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Public Forum => Pc Help/Tweak Page => Topic started by: crazydog on September 26, 2008, 11:53:15 AM

Title: Which GFX card?
Post by: crazydog on September 26, 2008, 11:53:15 AM

With all the new games coming out, I've finally decided to go ahead and get a new card.
I just need to know which one you guys think I should get.

Sorted from best -> Worst performance
EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339) - $160.99

BFG Tech BFGE88512GTSE GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143119) - $149.99 (After rebate) (Free shipping. :P)

EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318) - $119.99 (After rebate)

They're all so similar in price, I just wanted to know that I'd be getting enough for my money by saving $30/$10

Title: Re: Which GFX card?
Post by: Hitman Smurf on September 26, 2008, 12:43:14 PM

Really it comes down to how much you want to spend. They are all great cards that will play everything currently out with settings maxed at an acceptable frame rate. Your eyes won't notice the difference unless your actually looking at the FPS counter, and then only by 5-10 frames. Personally, I would take either one manufactured by EVGA, they make great hardware and their service is top shelf.

Title: Re: Which GFX card?
Post by: crazydog on September 27, 2008, 01:43:30 AM

the GT card runs better in SLI, and the 9800 was only $10 more than the GTS, so I went with the 9800.

I'll let you guys know how it runs once I get it (Tuesday/Wednesday)


ALSO: I'm still looking to sell my current 7950GT PCIe x16, 256 MB GDDR3, OC'd w/ a practically brand new fan/hs. $100 OBO :D Never goes above 60c!