DIGIT-ARC read-only archive · snapshot: July 23, 2026

Reference or Non-Reference Cards???????

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/reference-or-non-reference-cards.97869/

K
ksrao_74 Original post #1
Sep 17, 2008 at 4:30 PM
in a dielemma which one to go for....in HD 4870
Which card is better reference or non-reference??????????Guys need help real quick im going to get the card tomoro......:D
Davidboon
Sep 17, 2008 at 5:59 PM
go for non-referrence cards they run cooler than than the referrence cards.
K
Sep 17, 2008 at 6:36 PM
^^^^^^any suggestions for non-reference cards..........
i have palit sonic dual edition in mind..any other cards????
Davidboon
Sep 18, 2008 at 1:01 AM
ya its good and runs much cooler due to two fans, but reviews show that its too noisy, even in idle status , if u dont bother about the noise then you can get it .

for more info look here
*www.guru3d.com/article/palit-radeon-hd-4870-sonic-dual-edition-review/14
toofan
toofan #5
Sep 18, 2008 at 7:09 AM
I am also confused about these sonic editions.