ATI RadeonX700 cs Nvidia8500GT

[wolfie187]

I have a radeonx700 which is working flawlessly, and I need to know if the 8500GT is any better; that is all.
Thanks

 

[AKM880]

The 8500GT would be a good upgrade, are you using this for gaming.

 

[jaguarskx]

For about the same price at the 8500GT (maybe $5 - $10 more) you can buy the HD 4650 which is a vast improvement over the 8500GT. It is a PCI-e card, so if you are still on AGP then it's not for you.


HIS Radeon HD 4650 = $46 (after $10 rebate) + free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161262


You may also want to consider a Galaxy 9500GT = $40 (after $20 rebate) + free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162015


Both card are considerably faster than the 8500T. I believe the 9500GT is about the equivalent to the 8600GT. Of the two cards I recommended, I would guess the HD 4650 is faster.

The thing about mail-in rebates is you may not get it.

 

[wolfie187]

I'm getting the card for 30$.
My computer that has the RadeonX700 can play L4D, CS:S, and most other games with good FPS/0 lag.
My other computer has an integrated Nvidia7050, but has twice the processor speed.

 

[AKM880]

That 4650 is a nice upgrade, unless you really need it then go for it.

 

[wolfie187]

Like I said, the only games I'll be playing are:

Hl2DM
Counter-Strike:Source
Left4Dead
Red Alert3(2, and 1 as well).
C&C Generals(ZH as well).

My RadeonX700 plays all of those well. In CS:S I get an FPS of about 150, L4D getting any 30(No lag, though). Also; remember I'm getting the Nvidia8500GT for 30$. It's a good deal IIRC.

All I want to know is if the Nvidia8500GT is better than the RadeonX700. Nothing else, except if you could guess which FPS the 8500 would get.

Thanks,
Steve

 

[AKM880]

The 8500GT would be a bit better, its really not a gaming card. But if your X700 can get those FPS., then this card probably will do bit better.

 

[coozie7]

@ wolfie187: Agree with the others: It is not a huge upgrade but will be useful, I think you will find it to be $30 well spent.
BTW, who said you could use my work nickname?
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