***SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4850 512MB***

[BustaBust]

Originally posted by: iroast
Let me know when these go on sale:
SAPPHIRE Toxic HD 4850 512MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102760
SAPPHIRE HD 4850 1GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102759

;-)

"Overclocked at 625MHz, Ruby Rom game included"

Core clock says 675
Ruby Rom!? HAAA

 

[dakels]

Originally posted by: mazeroth
Hmmm. I have a 3870 I could probably drop off on ebay for $100. Think this is worth the $40 extra or should I just sit out this round? My monitor is only 1680x1050.

That depends a lot on what you use it for and what else you have in your system. If you have a very strong processor (C2D 3.0ghz+) and play heavy graphic games with max AA/AF, then yes it's probably a great upgrade (20-50%+ performance). Otherwise, probably worth saving your money.

 

[NamesDontMatter]

Guys your other option is the 25% off ebay buy it now thread.
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2198292&enterthread=y
use that on a 190$ shipped AHD 4850 and youll save about 40-50 bucks. And their is virtually no rebate process other than setting up a live.com account.

I just got a Asus HD 4850 for $125 after Live rebates.

 

[BadThad]

HOT! I'm in for one!

 

[Kwint Sommer]

Using the promo code in the OP gets me "Sorry, the promo code you've entered is invalid."

Any advice?

 

[Sniper82]

Originally posted by: Kwint Sommer
Using the promo code in the OP gets me "Sorry, the promo code you've entered is invalid."

Any advice?

chances are it's dead, this deal has been going for 2-3 days now. Either that or you have to be part of the newsletter.

 

[bob4432]

anybody have a link to the rebate? i ordered one before 7/31/08 but hadn't printed out the rebate form....

 

[wfp]

I've uploaded the PDF here for you.

http://www.yousendit.com/trans...Q01IMWZBTXYrV3hjR0E9PQ

 

[bob4432]

many thanks

 

[bryanW1995]

ok, 4850 is installed and I'm mostly happy with it. Here's the pros/cons list:

pros:
1. fan is no problemo at all. I read taltamir's 4850 guide in the video section and made a custom profile. I run folding@home 24/7 and running the fan on 37% is perfect for anything other than furmark with the card oc'd to 690/1075.
2. heat isn't an issue. card idles at 54c now and loads with folding@home at 74c.
3. AA/AF - had problems using this at all with the 3870, now it's a piece of cake

cons:
1. have an older bios, so card idles at 500/750. not a major issue for me b/c it's always in use, but could become an issue later if I stop.

 

[bob4432]

do you have a link to a newer bios? mine too idles @ 500/750. i moved my fan up to 50-60% as i am in a room that routinely gets to be 82-85F, plus i am 3 fans short in my case atm.