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    Upgrading to 3870 Crossfire

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by DePasse, Mar 24, 2010.

  1. DePasse

    DePasse Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, after a series of calls Alienware is offering me a second 3870 ( M17 ) for a price of 172 Euro ( ~230 USD). Do you think its worth the investment?
    For me it's quite a chunk of money....and I don't know if it really gives me that much more performance.
     
    DePasse, Mar 24, 2010
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  2. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    yes. buy it.
     
    dondadah88, Mar 24, 2010
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  3. wing_X01

    wing_X01 Notebook Geek

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    hmm,in my opinion,buy the 4850 from this forum member,i think it's better than buying second 3870,anyway just my opinion :)
     
    wing_X01, Mar 24, 2010
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  4. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    the 3870 runs cooler and it depends on what he wants it for.

    for me i would consider the 4850 but that's me.
     
    dondadah88, Mar 24, 2010
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  5. wing_X01

    wing_X01 Notebook Geek

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    correct :D i won't consider upgrading also if not needed :)
     
    wing_X01, Mar 24, 2010
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