[Linkef0]

I owned a ati radeon hd 3870 I was looking at the new 4870 that just came out should I buy that one for better graphics on video games or wait until my video card is old and I need to buy another one. Is 4870 is a very big difference or a litte if its big I might buy it.

My Computer

CPU - Quad Core 45nm, 2.83GH, 12MB Cach (Q9550)
RAM - DDR3 2 GB ram soon will get another 2 more GB, its has 1600mhz
HARD DRIVE - 2 of them one is 350GB and the other is 150GB
VIDEO CARD - YOU KNOW
MOTHERBOARD - Asus P5E3 Deluxe Motherboard
I also have a BLURAY BURNER

So should I get it or not

[Credendovidis]

Hello Linkef0

It all depends on what type of video games you play. If they demand lots of memory and processor capacity, yes than such an upgrade would assist you - though expensive.
Another restriction is if you play games from your hard drive / CD or DVD drive (fast), or over the Internet (slow).
But for simple games or word processing / email you can use even the most simple of graphic cards.

:)

[seahwk83]

With the system spec you have, I would get the "newer" one as your already upgrading your system and it can't hurt to get "better"

[Linkef0]

I play crysis, half life 2, brothers in arms and the sims 2 can't wait for 3, I have high speed internet, bell sympatico dsl.

Credendovidis

[Scleros]

My upgrade strategy is this: I get a new video card with each motherboard/processor upgrade (3-4 year life) and then possibly another video card upgrade sometime during that timeframe (~every 2 years) when/if I get a game that doesn't run so well on the previous card. Delaying computer device purchases for as long as possible always results in more bang for the same buck. Mixing and matching really old and really new can be problematic too. Also, I really can't tell the difference between 120 FPS and 30-60 FPS, so the same game on a new card doesn't always necessarily improve the experience unless it enables increased texture and lighting settings previously unable to be utilized at a playable frame rate. Either way, both cards will end up in the trash/recycled in a few years. How much money is allowed to go with them?