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tijmen007   09-11-2008 at 04:54:04 PM

Hi all,

My graphicscard, a X1950 pro, can't handle the games (due damage)
I play anymore, so I've decided to look for a new graphicscard. Sort of games I play are:
Crysis, Command and Conquer, Half Life 2 & episodes and Anno 1701.
I'm playing most of the time at 1280 x 1024 and likely all things high, AA 4x or more and AF around 8-16 ( depends if the game isnt turned into a photo show ). My budget is around the 100 euros, I've read already the article 'Best videocards for the money', but they didnt benched the games I play. You may think that my X1950 pro should be strong enough but it is defect/damaged somehow ( burned transistor ). My computer spefications are:

-Amd Athlon X2 6000+
-2gb Kingston ( 1+1 )
-160gb harddisk from Samsung
-650 watt ?Antec?
-Asus M2N-MX ( I hate it )
-2 dvd players
-Dlink wireless pci card

(My graphics card history
-Ati RageXL
-Ati Rage128
-Nvidia TNT 2
-Nvidia FX 5200
-Nvidia 6200 TC
-Nvidia 6150
-ATi X1900XT
-ATi X1950 pro)

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Kari   09-11-2008 at 05:00:57 PM
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the new HD4670 migh be a good choice, or the 4850 if you can find a good deal on it

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eklipz330   09-11-2008 at 05:06:18 PM
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yeah i think a 4850 might be suitable for your res, maybe even overkill
i don't know how much 100euros can get you, but an 8800gt might be your best bet if you can't afford a 4850

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tijmen007   09-11-2008 at 05:14:43 PM
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Keep in mind I don't live in America, the Netherlands to be exact. For example (from pc shop where I usually buy components ) a 8800GT costs 129,00, or the 4850 costs 160,30. Thanks for the replies !

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mtyermom   09-11-2008 at 05:24:43 PM
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maybe the Nvidia 9600GSO or the amd/ati 4650

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dirtmountain   09-11-2008 at 05:25:17 PM
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Try looking into a HD3870 then or a 9600GT. At your resolution the 9600GSO might not be a bad idea. Seen benchmarks for the new HD4670 that look promising, but it's not out yet and may cost a premium when initially released. I hope one of these can work for your budget.

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Kari   09-11-2008 at 05:26:09 PM
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so hows the 4670, Here in Finland you can order it for around 80€

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IH8U   09-11-2008 at 05:29:37 PM
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Granted this is in US$ but a 4670 for about $80(US) on the egg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102792
Amazon will also have them soon (they are listed, but none are in yet. for $30(US) more).

Edit, So far from the reviews I've seen the 4670 has a comfortable lead over the 9600GSO on nearly all games (till you crank up the Res).(forget about the other low end cards)


Message edited by IH8U on 09-11-2008 at 05:31:47 PM
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dirtmountain   09-11-2008 at 05:49:47 PM
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They snuck it in on me ! The HD4670 would be a better choice then the 9600GSO, but not as fast as the 9600GT or the HD3870.

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tijmen007   09-11-2008 at 05:50:50 PM
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I can't buy components at American Websites ( the dont ship to Europe ).
The 4670 looks very interesting, good preformance and good priced (79 euros or 109.979 USD.). 1024x768 are acceptable resolutions, I dont really care playing on 1600 x 1200 or 1024 x 768.

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sarwar_r87   09-11-2008 at 05:53:17 PM
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it think a 9600GT or 3870 or a 8800GT is fine for you.....

------------------------------ x2 5600+@2.8; 2GB RAM 800Mhz; xfx 9600GT xt; 320GB HDD; 420W thermaltake PSU
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tijmen007   09-11-2008 at 07:04:21 PM
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Thanks for all the replies, its going to be the 8800GT or HD3870

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grizz86   09-11-2008 at 11:48:11 PM
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Between 8800gt and hd3870, pick 8800gt. If u want low end cards, take hd 4670. But I prefer hd 4850. Smarter choice.

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