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Graphics cards Buying Guide: The graphics card is a key performance component, especially in respect to 3D games. Read on to find out what you should look for. Read more...

Graphics Cards

Force3D Radeon HD 4850

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Force3D Radeon HD 4850 4.00

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RRP

TBA

Review Date

Wednesday, 2nd of July, 2008

Features

Graphics Card Interface : PCI Express 2.0

What's Hot

Excellent results from a mid-range graphics card, 110 Watts peak power consumption, attractive price point

What's Not

Idle temperature tipped 80 degrees

The Final Word

When it comes to bang for your buck, the Radeon HD 4850 is currently the best graphics card on the market. This Force3D version is just as good as the ATI reference board. If you're a stickler for value, you won't be disappointed.

General

Available Colours

Red

Graphics Card

Graphics Card Interface

PCI Express 2.0

Graphics Card Type

Plug-in

Data Width

256-bit

RAMDAC

400 Mhz

Maximum Resolution

1920x1440

Dual Card Platform

Crossfire

Stream processors

800

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

512 MB

RAM Type

DDR3

Memory Speed

625 MHz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

HDTV Output, DVI Output, HDMI Output

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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