Seriously considering stepping up for a 7600 GT SC, Need advice...

[mooreswhat]

Hey,

I bought my 6800GS under a month ago and I am seriously considering using the evga step up program to get a 7600 GT superclocked 580/1500 for like 50 bucks more...

This one: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=17949&vpn=256-P2-N555&manufacture=eVGA


I want to see some reviews but I think it will destroy the 6800GS performance wise, even the 7800 maybe, I want a review. IF anyone has seen one or knows how this card performs please tell me.

How does it do versus the 7800GT/GTX and also how does it do compared to the 7900 GT/GTX?

Will it outclass my 6800GS completely? Is it worth it?

Thanks

 

[massraptor]

No i don't think you will see much of a diffrence at all.

Link (Please dont' beat me for the link MODS) good info.

Will show you that it performs on par as to what you already have.
5 vertex shader
12 Pixel clock
8 rasters
etc. etc.

Jump on the 7600 if you are about to lose out on the 3 mos window with EVGA.

Then up it again to a 7800 in three more months after that.

Just a suggestion.

MassRaptor

 

[otogrim]

Actually you can only step up once per purchase. The card you step up to will not be eligible for another step up.

 

[Rattle]

if your gonna step up, step to a 7900gt you'll actually notice a difference then.

 

[welco]

I would stick with the 6800GS. The 7600GT is still using a 128-bit memory interface, but your 6800GS uses a 256-bit one. It honestly would make a very little performance increase. The only things it would do is consume less power and possibly run a little cooler. Not really worth it, a 7900GT on the other hand...

 

[mooreswhat]

Well thank you for telling me that, humm the 7900 GT is tempting but I would have to fork out another like 200 bucks...

Hard decision...

 

[Rattle]

step up program is a joke, eVGA rapes you.

sell the card for $150 here and buy the 7900gt from the egg or someplace for like $300

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150139

 

[MrGreen]

Erm, well the 7600GT thrashes the 6800Ultra, www.guru3d.com/article/videocards/326
The eVga stepup sucks a**.