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GPU upgrade, will I see a noticeable increase in performance?

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My current rig setup is:
X2 3800+ stock speeds, but it's winter so I might do some OCing
2GB DDR2
550W PSU
7900GS
1680x1050 monitor, but no problems with running it at lower resolutions for better performance

I've been looking into the 8800GT and found a nice deal online and was thinking about buying it but I have some questions before I do so. How much will my CPU bottleneck the GT? I've heard several different comments on this, ranging from "Don't even bother buying a new card" to "you'll be fine and see a decent performance increase," so what do you guys think?

Also, is it wise to buy the GT now, or are there any expected releases of other cards, price drops, etc, soon?

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You should see a significant increase in gaming performance with an 8800gt and with the price of processors you could upgrade to a better one later if necessary.

Reply to uberman

I'd say go for it, or wait till the new year when new hardware might be out and supply hopefully higher.

Reply to San Pedro

Yes you will be a noticable improvement

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Reply to itotallybelieveyou

I think I'm gonna wait till Intel's Penryn CPUs come out and I can get one of those and a new mobo. So, with the GPU upgrade and my current rig, I'd be good?

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yup

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Reply to itotallybelieveyou

when're the intel penryns touted to be out? and would the current set of processors see a significant price reduction with their release?

Message edited by athenaesword on 11-26-2007 at 05:20:03 AM

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