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Old Dec 22, 2008, 10:16 PM // 22:16   #1
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Question Graphic Cards Difference?

Hi everyone!

I'm looking forward to build a new computer and I want the Radeon 4850 in it. I heard a lot of good things about it and I think its a fair price..

But I got a problem... What's the difference between the Saphire 4850 and the VisionTek 4850

That one : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102747

and this one : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102770

I need help from those that know a lot about video cards because I'm confused..

THanks a lot! SOrry about my english!
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Old Dec 23, 2008, 03:03 AM // 03:03   #2
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you posted links to 2 Saphires, one of which is deactivated.
Saphire is a top quality brand, VisionTek is not quite so good in my opinion.

the 4850 is an excellent video card, I have it in one of my computers and I am very happy with it. The 4850 generally runs very hot, so you will want to set the fan to run faster in the Catalyst Control Center (it's very very easy to do, I set mine at 40% and it's not loud at all and runs much cooler when gaming).
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Old Dec 23, 2008, 05:52 AM // 05:52   #3
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As Elder pointed out, you posted 2 links to Sapphire's. However, if you navigate to the VisionTek 4850, it is essentially the same card. That is, they look a bit different, but they have the same specs and come with the same extras.
Sapphire is a good brand (it's rumored that they are the people who actually make the ATI branded cards). But, it's always possible that the VisionTek has a better cooler or something to justify the higher price - then again, maybe not.
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Old Dec 23, 2008, 06:10 AM // 06:10   #4
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thanks a lot for your fast reply! It helped me alot! Fun to have guys like you
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