which 8-series upgrade?

[dittohead]

hi there
i current have an ati x1650pro
but since i cant play GTA IV ( :bang head :p )
i've decided to upgrade, my friend had the 8-series a few years ago and i always wanted one!

but which "one" would you recommend?

the 8800GT/8600GT, i dont know the internal differences :p

(for game play, usually on a 1280x1024 res. )

thanks!

[GBH]

8800GT !

[sprinj76]

Definitely an 8800GT or a 9800GT.

They have 112 stream processors and the 8600GT only has 32 stream processors.

It might be a little more money for a 8800/9800GT but it will future proof your computer at least an extra year or two over what a 8600GT would do.

[InsertName]

I would take the 8800GT. I got one, runs great. Good value. but the card is becomming rather old?, dont know, maybe look around at some charts, and check prices. http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/graphics-cards,1.html one of many. :)

[dittohead]

8800GT it is!!
also - psu, ive got about 3 HDD, nothing else major running from it, a core2duo, blah blah

it says its a 500w - its not generic, cos my bro gave it to me new, would that be enough power?

[JamesXP]

What is the brand and model?

[dittohead]

coolermaster RS-500-ASAA

[grndragon57]

The CM RS-500 is rated at 30 amps on the 12v rails. the 8800 GT's recommendation is for a 400 watt PSU with a minimum of 22 amps on the 12v. So it should be fine.

[RSDXzec]

8600GT is a faliure, a dud card, 8800GT RULLES

I got two of em in SLI

8800GT 4EVA!!!

[Shiggity]

You will cry tears of joy when you see how much better the 8800GT is. (I upgraded from similiar to what you're upgrading from.)

[BigSurprise]

8800GTS(512) is nice as well.

[dittohead]

You will cry tears of joy when you see how much better the 8800GT is. (I upgraded from similiar to what you're upgrading from.)

i had an 7300GT previously
not a drastic improvement, but bigger number :D

just out of interest, is that a big difference between the 8800GT and GTS?

[GBH]

i have the 8800 GTS 320 mb and I've been able to play any game Ive wanted with high specs. I was looking at evga's B stock and it was $89

[Douken]

8800GTS(512mb)>>>9800GT>8800GT

I upgraded from Intel Extreme(*****) Graphics to then Radeon 9250, 3 years later to onboard 7025 5 months after that to 8800gt; the difference is ridiculous.

[Satsumomo]

And if by any means you wish to still stay with an ATI card, go for an HD4850. They're about $50 USD more expensive than a 8800GT though.

[Special7]

8800GTS(512mb)>>>9800GT>8800GT

I upgraded from Intel Extreme(*****) Graphics to then Radeon 9250, 3 years later to onboard 7025 5 months after that to 8800gt; the difference is ridiculous.

You do know that 9800GT is a 8800GT with a different name right? there are no performance advantages.

[lordkosc]

8800GTS(512mb)>>>9800GT>8800GT




:bang head

8800GTS(512mb)>9800GT=8800GT

<3 my 8800gt , tho she is getting a bit old now :( I think Empire total war Maxed out at 1680x1050 will kill her and or force me to upgrade.

Also don't diss the 8600gt , I bought 2 for 20 bucks each over the blackfriday weekend, they are great cards for a 2nd dedicated monitor to watch movies on.

[Cuiiey]

Actuall the 8800gt is probably a smidge better or the same as a 9800gt. id go with the 9800gt as it might be a little bit more future proof :)

[_D4VE_]

+1 for a 8800GTS 512-Mine screams, especially with a nasty overclock ;) Im getting around 15,000 in 3dMark, some ppl's SLI'ed cards are in that range.

[dittohead]

is that "greater than" or better than :p

[toddd240]

2 8800gt in sli can actually have better performance than a 280 in some games. I think twin 8800gt cards (for mid sized resolutions) will be ok for another year and a half.

[dittohead]

...i can't afford 2.

[RollingThunder]

OK, lemme ask you experts a couple questions. I’m gathering items for a new build (e8500 – DFI) and the only item I haven’t decided on is the graphics card. I’m not a serious gamer and may not appreciate the best cards if I had one. CoD is intriguing and very nice but graphics certainly isn’t an area that I’m knowledgeable about.

My son plays a lot and just built the same I’m building but with a PNY 9800GTX+ ($159 after MIR) and a great price. It’s very nice but I don’t have the eye to distinguish the details that top cards can give. So what are my options for a graphics card that would be suitable for me? You can see I’m using now in my sig (don’t laugh :p).

I have nothing against ATI, I just want to stay with Nvidia for this new build. Cost isn’t a primary factor but if they are “even,” it could make the difference. No SLI. I will overclock the CPU but not the GPU.

8800 series?
9800 series?

Aren't the 8800 series rather dated now?

9800GT?
9800GTX?
9800GTX+?

[BigSurprise]

To be honost, I don't know the difference between most of those cards. All I can say for sure is that my card has been running great for a year now, and I still don't need to upgrade yet.

With that being said, I found this a few days ago, and I think it might help you a bit.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2064-7.html

[RollingThunder]

To be honost, I don't know the difference between most of those cards. All I can say for sure is that my card has been running great for a year now, and I still don't need to upgrade yet.

With that being said, I found this a few days ago, and I think it might help you a bit.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2064-7.html

BigSurprise,

That's a perfect comparison and forgive me for thinking the (your) 8800 series is "dated." Obviously that statement is about the farthest from the truth as I could get. What I need to do is choose what would work best for me and is the best bang for the buck.

Thank you for the URL. :thup: