Tough Decision.

[mf2385]

EVGA GeForce 8800GTS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_8_Series (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130325

or

XFX http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XFX PVT98FYDDU GeForce 9800 GTX http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_9_Series (G92) XXX 512MB 256-bit GDDR3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150292


these cards are both really good and would be a really good upgrade for me from my crapped out PNY Geforce 7950GT 512mb ddr2 which doesn't work anymore anyway..

which do you guys think?


or if there is another one, I don't like the 4850, so please don't suggest it.. I stick with NVIDIA right now and I'm not paying for the 4870 now.

 

[nukemaster]

Both are massive upgrades from the 7950.

Both use the same G92 core(G80 die shrink), the 9800GTX is just a higher clocked 8800GTS(512) with faster memory. The newegg links did not work. Whats the prices? They have dropped quite a bit. Now is the time to buys.

EVGA and XFX both have top notch warranty service.

So....why no 4850 (had to)

 

[mf2385]

mind you I will be playing at 1280x1024 resolutions on my LCD monitor, so yeah that information is good to know as well.

 

[mf2385]

cause ATi has a bad past with me, and the 4850 ehh, the warrantys with XFX and EVGA's step up are not pass upable to me lol

 

[mf2385]

here are the links since they didn't work:

8800GTS G92
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130325

9800GTX G92
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150292

 

[helios2052]

Why don't you like the 4850.......I cannot believe how many threads you have started on this issue. Back on the 23rd you went through this issue and had 3 pages of responses, but didn't like the answers.

Don't bother buying either of those Nvidia cards because by the time you make a decision those graphics cards will be 3 generations behind.

 

[mf2385]

oh alright,
well what do we think for a future-proof solution then..

 

[helios2052]

buy one 4850 and then when the time comes......get another one.
Just buy what is the best performance/value regardless of brand.

 

[mf2385]

well if I get a 4850, how will it perform at my lower res and everything?

 

[helios2052]

Just a little better than a 9800GTX or 8800GTS......and with the first official drivers coming out soon it will only get better.

 

[mf2385]

well what can I get thats even better then the 4850

 

[helios2052]

What is your budget?

 

[mf2385]

I can spend like 300 at most just for a card.

 

[helios2052]

Then I truly believe with you budget and power supply you need to decide between a 4870 and a GTX260.

Good Luck!

 

[mf2385]

well these would be my specs:

e6850 duo core 2 3.0 ghz
2gb pc6400 ddr2 800mhz
windows xp pro
nforce 650i ultra NON-sli mobo
ultra 600 watt atx psu
either visiontek radeon hd4870 or gtx 260


whats the verdict with my setup?

 

[helios2052]

if you are dead set on getting something better than the 4850, you might as well get the 4870. But I am telling' you man, at your resolution the 4850 will be great to you and you probably wont notice the difference between that and the 4870.

 

[rockyjohn]

The verdict is that you are very rude to start a second thread on the same subject so many can waste their time giving you the same info already provided on the previosu thread.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/253277-33-8800gts-9800gtx

 

[aevm]

You could get a GTX 260, at $245 after rebates at newegg. A bit of a waste though, at that resolution, but if you have this thing about the HD 4850, that is your next best choice.

 

[mf2385]

thanks aevm

 

[mf2385]

Which Radeon HD4850 will be my best choice warranty-wise, perf-wise and price-wise?

 

[mf2385]

Would the HD4870 be like overkill at my res too?

 

[aevm]

If you have $300 for a HD 4870 and another $250 or so for a 22" 1680x1050 monitor, by all means do it. If not, the HD 4850 at about $160 sounds best.
I like Sapphire most because I had good experience with their cards before.
Visiontek gets good reviews too, I just haven't used their cards myself.

 

[rockyjohn]

Would the HD4870 be like overkill at my res too?

Three people already answered that question on your other thread - all with the same answer.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/253277-33-8800gts-9800gtx

Why ask it again here? Are you just lonely and trying to keep two threads going on the same subject for entertainment?

 

[eklipz330]

do a search on the forum with his name... you'll get plenty of the same topics

 

[mf2385]

thanks guys and rockyjohn yeah its for fun, lol, your the addict dude