VOZzer Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Hello everyone! Just a quickie here. Basically, I've decided on my new PC's spec (to run FSX/REX2/FTX with 25-30FPS high sliders), and was just wondering about the Graphics Card. Basically, I want to know which card, out of the HD4890 and the GTX275, will give me better OVERALL performance (sharper graphics, better performance etc). If you must know, my new PC specs are as follows: - Intel i7 2.66Ghz Processor Overclocked to 3.80Ghz - Graphics Card??? (That's the point of making this topic ) - 6GB DDR3 RAM - Gigabyte EX58 Motherboard - Onboard Sound - Liquid Cooling But the main reason of this topic thread is the GFX Card comparison. Opinions please! Cheers, VOZzer (Jack) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwlee Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Can't help with comparison but I have a Gigabyte HD 4890-OC 1gB DDR5 V/card. It has a Zalman cooler standard. $259 @ Umart. I use Ray Adams' ATT (ATI Tray Tools v1.6.9.1407) instead of Catalyst. I'm happy. (Driver Only) I couldn't find any FSX comparison benchmarks but it generally seems faster than a 260 and comparable to a 275 in other games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOZzer Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks for the input Mark, but I have some good news! I am able to squeeze a GTX285 into my budget, without having to upgrade the PSU or cooling. Yay! Is the GTX285 great for FSX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Routley Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradHosking Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have to say I would go the Nvidia due to the way that it renders clouds in FSX. I previously used a 3870 Radeon and they could never get it right when it came to overcast weather. Shocking framerates. I have never had an issue with my GTX275...never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steved Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 i have a 275 and find its great. If you read the hardware reviews (see pcpilot or pc aviator) then fsx is cpu limited rather than gpu limited. Buy a good case and overclock ah i see the cpu is overclocked sounds great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainneedle1 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4895490&CatId=28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOZzer Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Cheers guys. Looks like it's the nVidia GTX285 then. So, my final final final spec that I'll be purchasing in a month are as follows: - Custom Built Gaming PC - Intel i7 Quad Core 2.66Ghz Processor Overclocked to 3.80Ghz - nVidia GTX286 GFX Card - 6GB DDR3 RAM - Gigabyte EX58 UD3R Motherboard - Onboard sound - Domino CoolIt CPU Liquid Cooler - Antec Three Hundred Case Does that sound good? I hope to achieve 25-30FPS with sliders very high, over busy areas. I know it's ambitious, but that's why I'm purchasing a good spec . Thanks guys, VOZzer (Jack) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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