Is this a good vid card for the price.

[Finns14]

I hope this is ok to link another forum in this thread but if not let me know because I really like the OC forums I have already learned so much and this us only my first post. http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=45&threadid=1721529&enterthread=y

Well I was able to talk him down to $300 shipped and I wanted to know if you all think this is a good deal. My biggest concern is will I be able to keep this in my rig for a good while before updating and is it decently OCable this will be my first build I think I plan on pairing it with a 3000+ because I hear this is the best bang for my buck and I would like to devote the most amount of money towards the Vid Card.


Oh sure I just save money all together and get a GTO and mod it?? Thanks

[Nick59007]

HELLO :welcome: to the forums...........

hahaha i guess we will have 2 let u go with the anandtech forums post ( tisk, tisk)

no just kidding.........

to answer your question that is a pretty good price.........u can shop around and find around that price.........at newegg the lowest there is 339 and thats after rebate

have fun with new card and welcome 2 the forums

[Finns14]

HELLO :welcome: to the forums...........

hahaha i guess we will have 2 let u go with the anandtech forums post ( tisk, tisk)

no just kidding.........

to answer your question that is a pretty good price.........u can shop around and find around that price.........at newegg the lowest there is 339 and thats after rebate

have fun with new card and welcome 2 the forums

Thanks for the welcome will this card support most new games? I hear that fear is near impposible to run on the highest settings but as of right now I run all games on 800X600 so anything is a step up.

Oh BTW I find these forums to be far more helpful I've read numerous stickies and already learned so much

[guillaume]

yep, looks like a fair price, Depends if you want to pay an additional 30 to 40 bucks and have a new one. Dell has the same card: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=A0513443&c=us&l=en&cs=19&category_id=6171&first=true&mnf=10328&k=&page=productlisting.aspx
377-30 mail in rebate = $347

I would make sure that the warranty applies. If it does, go for it!

[guillaume]

Thanks for the welcome will this card support most new games? I hear that fear is near impposible to run on the highest settings but as of right now I run all games on 800X600 so anything is a step up.

I think the card will be just fine, but your 3000+ could be a bottleneck with extremely demanding games.

[Finns14]

Well I think I might go for the 3200+ because its only $10 more will that help out at all?

[Nick59007]

Thanks for the welcome will this card support most new games? I hear that fear is near impposible to run on the highest settings but as of right now I run all games on 800X600 so anything is a step up.

Oh BTW I find these forums to be far more helpful I've read numerous stickies and already learned so much
well u are right about fear it is very very demanding.....i havent played it yet but i have been playing quake 4 and with a 6800gt and a 3.6p4 its tough....i play at 1024by768 but at some points i do get slowdowns........part of my problem is my proc and i have 6800series.......

bottom line u should be in good shape with 7800gt and a good amd proc ( will u be overclocking?) u wont be running 1600by1200 80fps but expect some nice performance

[Finns14]

Yes I do plan on over clocking if I post full specs would any buddy be willing to give me some suggestions?

[guillaume]

Post away! :)
Give us your budget too, so we don't go crazy on the stuff...

[Finns14]

Budget is like ~850 cause I still need to get a monitor this is what I have

DVDR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827152047]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827152047[/L]
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148040]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148040[/L]
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813136160]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813136160[/L]
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103535]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103535[/L]
Vid:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143037]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143037[/L]

Will this run most new games well? This is my first build will I be able to over clock? I hear good things about the 3000+ is it worth the $10 extra dollars for the 3200+? What typer of PSU would I need? Is that the right type of RAM with the CPU I don't think I would need DDR 400 because even with OCing I would never get the HTT up to 200 so this might be an area where I could save myself a little money but please let me know. Thanks!

[yazz88]

I hope this is ok to link another forum in this thread but if not let me know because I really like the OC forums I have already learned so much and this us only my first post. http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=45&threadid=1721529&enterthread=y

Well I was able to talk him down to $300 shipped and I wanted to know if you all think this is a good deal. My biggest concern is will I be able to keep this in my rig for a good while before updating and is it decently OCable this will be my first build I think I plan on pairing it with a 3000+ because I hear this is the best bang for my buck and I would like to devote the most amount of money towards the Vid Card.


Oh sure I just save money all together and get a GTO and mod it?? Thanks


For the love of God , dont buy it from him. Get it from reputable online store:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1549681&CatId=1560