P pnic101 macrumors newbie Original poster May 28, 2009 5 0 May 30, 2009 #1 I'm trying to decide which iMac graphics card I should buy. Is there any reason to go for an older card, such as the 8800 GS over the 4850?
I'm trying to decide which iMac graphics card I should buy. Is there any reason to go for an older card, such as the 8800 GS over the 4850?
Hellhammer Moderator emeritus Dec 10, 2008 22,165 582 Finland May 30, 2009 #2 Only reason to get 8800GS is the price. Refurbished 3.06GHz iMac is way cheaper than any of the new models.
Only reason to get 8800GS is the price. Refurbished 3.06GHz iMac is way cheaper than any of the new models.
ditzy macrumors 68000 Sep 28, 2007 1,719 180 May 30, 2009 #3 As Hellhammer said the only reason to get the 8800 over the 4850 is price. It's a small improvement for quite a lot more money.
As Hellhammer said the only reason to get the 8800 over the 4850 is price. It's a small improvement for quite a lot more money.