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Brand | HIS |
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Model | H485FN512P |
Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
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Chipset Manufacturer | ATI |
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GPU | Radeon HD 4850 |
Core Clock | 625 MHz |
Stream Processors | 800 Stream Processors |
Effective Memory Clock | 1986MHz |
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Memory Size | 512MB |
Memory Interface | 256-Bit |
Memory Type | GDDR3 |
DirectX | DirectX 10.1 |
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OpenGL | OpenGL 2.0 |
DVI | 2 x DVI |
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TV-Out | HDTV / S-Video Out |
RAMDAC | 400MHz |
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Max Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
CrossFireX Support | Yes |
Cooler | With Fan |
System Requirements | 450 Watt or greater power supply with 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express power connector recommended (550 Watt and two 6-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX technology in dual mode) |
Dual-Link DVI Supported | Yes |
HDCP Ready | Yes |
Package Contents | H485FN512P Driver Disk User's Manual Power Cable DVI to VGA/D-sub Adapter |
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Date First Available | October 21, 2008 |
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Pros: This card is nearly as good as can be had for a mid range card. Old games look much better set at the highest settings and new games are very playable especially if the card is over clocked. If your case is well ventilated the stock fan can handle the heat when over clocked using ccc and if you have any doubts there are vga coolers for $30 available that will have the card running in the 30-55C range. All drivers installed without problems including the 7.1 HDMI sound driver. This card is worth every penny that Newegg charges for it.
Cons: There is a con. The con is that HDI or possibly ATI decided to require a special dongle for the DVI-HDMI connection. An ordinary adapter will not work and even an adapter from the 2000 series cards will not work. It must be Item #: N82E16814999010 and it is not included with the card. Any other adapter will give picture with no sound and you will see a popup screen telling you that your adapter will not allow the transmission of sound. So if you intend to use this card as a part of a home entertainment system connected via HDMI do not forget to order the adapter along with the card or face an extra shipping charge about equal to the price of the adapter. I was sure the adapter from my 2600 XT card would work and I even read the HIS web site about the 4800 series cards. Nowhere did they mention the requirement of a special adapter.
Overall Review: I don't think I mentioned that the fan on this card is much quieter then my old Sapphire 2600XT card. I can sleep with the computer on in the same room. If a 4870 or 4890 is just not in your budget this card is the next best thing and a bit greener as well.