Sapphire's bundle, and numbers to follow
We received the full-retail package from Sapphire.
Chances are that UK buyers will receive a 'lite' package, however.
If you manage to snag the retail version, here's what you get:
| Items | Multi-language install manual Ruby ROM v1.1 (demos and apps) CyberLink PowerDVD 7 - 6-ch version CyberLink DVD Suite 3DMark 06 full version 2GiB USB stick Flexible-style CrossFire bridge DVI-to-VGA dongle DVI-to-HDMI dongle Mini-DIN-to-HDTV cable Case sticker |
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The 2GiB USB stick is an interesting inclusion. Given what we know about pricing, we expect to the full-retail to ship at around £135, or, right now, GeForce 9800 GTX money.
Warranty
The Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 512MiB is backed up by a two-year warranty. Claims in the first year are handled by the supplier from whom the card was purchased from. Claims after this period are handled by a U.K.-based service centre.
Some numbers?
We've run the stock-clocked Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 against a gaggle of other mid-range cards, all stock-clocked, with 3DMark Vantage's default performance test. Have a looksie at the numbers yourself.
Catalyst 8.6 drivers were used for the ATI cards and ForceWare 175.16 for the NVIDIA cards.
Encouraging performance for a £125, it seems. Full set, run with our medium and high-quality settings, to follow. Look back to the GeForce GTX 280 review to see how other high-end cards scored, albeit with a better subsystem.
