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Oct 22^nd, 2008 at 5:49am

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Hey, before i start im not looking for a card that is good in flight sim, I buy all the newest games and am going for a card that is a good all rounder. My budget is around 300 and i was thinking the ATI HD 4870. Does anyone think this is a good choice or a good card?

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Reply #1 - Oct 22^nd, 2008 at 11:05am

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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=30943... Wink

That's if you have the correct PSU. It requires 2 - 6 pin power plugs.

I'd say a minimum 600W, also, depending on what else you have in your system, you might require something higher.

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Reply #2 - Oct 22^nd, 2008 at 11:14am

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As of now the best card in the 200 range for FSX is the 8800GTX or Ultra. The 9 series is overpriced and I don't know about ATI. nVidia performs better in FSX anyways. Wink

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Reply #3 - Oct 22^nd, 2008 at 11:15am

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To the Mods:

If I'm in the wrong for posting the short-cut in the previous post please remove and from what I've seen in some of the past infractions, anything but the hot marmalade dip. I'll do community service if possible Embarrassed