Crysis Warhead:
Crysis Warhead updates and refines the game play of the original game through a side story plot involving Psycho, one of previous protagonist Nomad’s allies. The game is a parallel story that follows Sergeant Michael “Psycho” Sykes,a character from the original Crysis, as he faces his own trials and challenges on the other side of the island during the time period of the first game. It features new fully customizable weapons, vehicles and enemies, along with new multi player content. It also showcases a new, enhanced and optimized version of CryEngine 2 and is the first game developed by Crytek’s Budapest studio. Crysis Warhead seems to be the most demanding game out on the market to date.
| No AA/AF | Gamer | Enthusiast |
| 1280 x 768 | 33.2 fps | 20.1 fps |
| 1680 x 1050 | 20.1 fps | 11.4 fps |
Cysis still takes it’s toll on video cards. Attempting to run tests while maxing out all settings to “Enthusiast” shows the 4890 crippling under the Cry Engine 2. Even though at times the FPS found its way to 30, its a better bet to lower the settings or possibly take the chances at over clocking. However, when all settings were at “Gamer” in 1680 x 1050 I had no issues with playing. The card for the most part was reading between 27 – 35 FPS without any issues during gameplay over a long period.
Far Cry 2:
Ubisoft has marketed Far Cry 2 as the true sequel to Far Cry, though the sequel has very few noticeable similarities to the original game. Instead, it features completely new characters and setting, as well as a new style of game play that allows the player greater freedom to explore different African landscapes such as deserts, jungles, and savannas. The game takes place in a fictional modern-day Central African nation in a state of anarchy and civil war. The player takes control of a mercenary on a lengthy journey to locate and assassinate “The Jackal,” a notorious arms dealer. The game play of Far Cry 2 more closely resembles that of Grand Theft Auto rather than that of the original Far Cry
| AA = x8 | Ultra High | Very High |
| 1280 x 768 | 47 fps | 58 fps |
| 1680 x 1050 | 36 fps | 44 fps |
The Vapor-X had no issues with the Far Cry 2 test. Very nice results.
Everything dynamic and very positively! 🙂
Thank you
Thanks Erik, made my decision on what 4890’s im putting in crossfire
Hi Dan, I’m very interested to hear if you indeed set 2 cards in CrossfireX.
I ran 2 in CrossfireX and was very disappointed with the temps (over 105° celcious) when playing COD4 multiplayer. Of course alll settings were maxed out but that shouldn’t be a problem for these cards. I hope you had a better experience.
I have a well ventilated cabinet and good fans, so I don’t think that is the problem.
I have sent them back and am now waiting on a result from the e-tailer.
I hope they are faulty, if not then I’m afraid I’m not vapor-X’s biggest fan.
Please let me know how you got on.
Rather interesting. Has few times re-read for this purpose to remember. Thanks for interesting article. Waiting for trackback