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emofunster   09-26-2007 at 06:10:40 PM

recently i was going thru hardware sites to build my new rig
so my ques is this,
my budget is something around 1000-1200$, should i buy nvidia 8800gtx/gts series or should i wait some more?

i heard rumers bout new upcoming cards, ill be glad for more info. thnx guys

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Cleeve   09-26-2007 at 06:30:00 PM
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Depends on the resolution you want to play at.

What resolution monitor do you have/are getting?

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spuddyt   09-26-2007 at 06:31:13 PM
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8800's are currently the performance kings

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emofunster   09-26-2007 at 07:14:52 PM
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im getting samsung 22" so his native res. is 1680 x 1050

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aevm   09-26-2007 at 07:38:46 PM
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The new cards will be faster than the current cards, but their drivers will be brand new and full of bugs. You're better off IMO buying an 8800 card.

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sirkillalot   09-26-2007 at 07:41:40 PM
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if you're into games i would go 24" to get 1600x1200 or 1920x1200
and a good card 8800gtx to match
there's always new cards coming so its up to you to wait or not but its hard to say how they will perform compared to todays cards ie they may be loud or run hot or have driver issue's.

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Cleeve   09-26-2007 at 09:20:47 PM
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1680x1050? An 8800 GTS is the way to go, or an X2900 PRO if you can find one.

If you want extra high levels of AA/AF and a bit more longevity, a GTX is another good option.

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