Which ATI HD 4670??

Blazer1 · 12-09-2008, 02:09 PM

I am having trouble deciding which HD 4670 to order. I will be ordering from Newegg. I do not understand what many of the specs listed mean for the different HD 4670 cards. Would someone more knowledgeable than me mind looking at Neweggs HD 4670 cards and pick me a winner? I do not want the cheapest (they are pretty close in price) but I also do not want to spend money needlessly. Would you mind saying why you picked the card as I may learn from this? Thank you!

**wrench97** · 12-09-2008, 05:49 PM

What would you be putting the card into?
Brand and Model of your PC if a Branded unit like an HP or Dell,
If a custom built system Brands and Models of the
PSU
Motherboard
CPU

Blazer1 · 12-09-2008, 06:02 PM

Dell XPS 410

**wrench97** · 12-10-2008, 06:48 AM

Which CPU do you have the 410's had a couple of different C2D's
The other problem your going to have with a XPS 410 is the power supply the stock one is 375w about half of what you'll need need to run a HD4870 successfully.

Blazer1 · 12-10-2008, 07:12 AM

Actually wrench I am looking at the 4670, not the 4870, big difference LOL. I have the intel 6400@2.13, 1gb. ram (upgrading to 2 gb when I find some that is compatible) 375W power supply.

I settled for the 4670 as it meets my minimum requirements at the lowest power consumption, 49 watts max. I would rather have a HD 3870 or HD 4830 as the money is very close but these would require a power supply upgrade.

**wrench97** · 12-10-2008, 07:28 AM

The 4670 is going to be close those 375w did have problems with 8600GTS's a 500 or 550 would be better and for the 4670 the E6400 will be fine. PC Power and Cooling does make a Dell replacement unit to fit the XPS400 and Xps410.
Back to the card do you require any HDMI or TV out functions?

Blazer1 · 12-10-2008, 08:09 AM

I do not require HDMI or TV out. In a previous thread magnethead was helping me with my gpu and memory upgrades. He suggested this memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227189

after reading some reviews it seems people are having trouble running it in my computer (XPS 410) due to it needing 2.1v and the Dell is 1.8v? Could you confirm whether this is the correct memory for me?

**wrench97** · 12-10-2008, 11:38 AM

Crucial is all I put in Dells works first time every time. > http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...094A88A5CA7304

The 2.1v will usually work the 2.1v is the max voltage you can set it at but since yours is a OEM system you don't have memory adjustments for voltage or timings.

Blazer1 · 12-10-2008, 12:01 PM

What about this gpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102792

Is this the best choice?

And this memory- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231098

this memory get good reviews and seems to work in Dell computers.

**wrench97** · 12-10-2008, 01:10 PM

The Sapphire is a decent card.
GSkill doesn't have a memory configurer so if it will work or not is anybodies guess.

Blazer1 · 12-10-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrench97

The Sapphire is a decent card.
GSkill doesn't have a memory configurer so if it will work or not is anybodies guess.

Decent card, or my best choice?

I picked that memory based on reviewers using it in a Dell XPS 410 without problems. Other than the possible compatibility issue is that quality memory? It seems the main problem with memory compatibility and my Dell is that the mother board does not support higher voltages on the memory, the memory must run at 1.8v. Many recommended sticks require 1.9v-2.1v, such is the case with the memory magnethead suggested.

**wrench97** · 12-10-2008, 02:12 PM

This is a tad faster> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102804
Sapphire makes a good card their support can be a PITA at times is my only problem I've been spoiled by EVGA over the last couple of years, But I think these are better cards then the mid range Nvidia cards at the moment.

On the memory GSkill has never been on my list of have to have ram and as for compatibility issues Crucial supplies most of the Dell upgrade ram if you bought it from the Dell site which is why I just use the Crucial Configuration utility to get the part number and google for prices sometimes it's from Crucial others elsewhere.

Blazer1 · 12-10-2008, 02:21 PM

Thank you for your help wrench97, I will go with the card and memory you suggested. I think I found the same memory as the Crucial you listed on Neweggs site, I would like to order everything from Neweggs if possible.

**wrench97** · 12-10-2008, 02:46 PM

The Crucial Part # CT765524 is not listed at Newegg.

12-09-2008, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blazer1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43 OS: XP	Which ATI HD 4670?? I am having trouble deciding which HD 4670 to order. I will be ordering from Newegg. I do not understand what many of the specs listed mean for the different HD 4670 cards. Would someone more knowledgeable than me mind looking at Neweggs HD 4670 cards and pick me a winner? I do not want the cheapest (they are pretty close in price) but I also do not want to spend money needlessly. Would you mind saying why you picked the card as I may learn from this? Thank you!

12-09-2008, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,854 OS: Win7	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? What would you be putting the card into? Brand and Model of your PC if a Branded unit like an HP or Dell, If a custom built system Brands and Models of the PSU Motherboard CPU __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-09-2008, 06:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blazer1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43 OS: XP	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? Dell XPS 410

12-10-2008, 06:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,854 OS: Win7	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? Which CPU do you have the 410's had a couple of different C2D's The other problem your going to have with a XPS 410 is the power supply the stock one is 375w about half of what you'll need need to run a HD4870 successfully. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-10-2008, 07:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Blazer1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43 OS: XP	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? Actually wrench I am looking at the 4670, not the 4870, big difference LOL. I have the intel 6400@2.13, 1gb. ram (upgrading to 2 gb when I find some that is compatible) 375W power supply. I settled for the 4670 as it meets my minimum requirements at the lowest power consumption, 49 watts max. I would rather have a HD 3870 or HD 4830 as the money is very close but these would require a power supply upgrade.

12-10-2008, 07:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,854 OS: Win7	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? The 4670 is going to be close those 375w did have problems with 8600GTS's a 500 or 550 would be better and for the 4670 the E6400 will be fine. PC Power and Cooling does make a Dell replacement unit to fit the XPS400 and Xps410. Back to the card do you require any HDMI or TV out functions? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-10-2008, 08:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Blazer1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43 OS: XP	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? I do not require HDMI or TV out. In a previous thread magnethead was helping me with my gpu and memory upgrades. He suggested this memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227189 after reading some reviews it seems people are having trouble running it in my computer (XPS 410) due to it needing 2.1v and the Dell is 1.8v? Could you confirm whether this is the correct memory for me?

12-10-2008, 11:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,854 OS: Win7	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? Crucial is all I put in Dells works first time every time. > http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...094A88A5CA7304 The 2.1v will usually work the 2.1v is the max voltage you can set it at but since yours is a OEM system you don't have memory adjustments for voltage or timings. __________________ Power Supply and Selection Last edited by wrench97; 12-10-2008 at 11:41 AM.

12-10-2008, 12:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Blazer1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43 OS: XP	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? What about this gpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102792 Is this the best choice? And this memory- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231098 this memory get good reviews and seems to work in Dell computers.

12-10-2008, 01:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,854 OS: Win7	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? The Sapphire is a decent card. GSkill doesn't have a memory configurer so if it will work or not is anybodies guess. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-10-2008, 02:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,854 OS: Win7	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? This is a tad faster> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102804 Sapphire makes a good card their support can be a PITA at times is my only problem I've been spoiled by EVGA over the last couple of years, But I think these are better cards then the mid range Nvidia cards at the moment. On the memory GSkill has never been on my list of have to have ram and as for compatibility issues Crucial supplies most of the Dell upgrade ram if you bought it from the Dell site which is why I just use the Crucial Configuration utility to get the part number and google for prices sometimes it's from Crucial others elsewhere. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-10-2008, 02:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
Blazer1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43 OS: XP	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? Thank you for your help wrench97, I will go with the card and memory you suggested. I think I found the same memory as the Crucial you listed on Neweggs site, I would like to order everything from Neweggs if possible.

12-10-2008, 02:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,854 OS: Win7	Re: Which ATI HD 4670?? The Crucial Part # CT765524 is not listed at Newegg. __________________ Power Supply and Selection