Dont know which one to get

[wolfhunter9154]

I am looking to upgrade my graphics card and I dont know which one to get should I get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121319 or this http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4128445&Sku=P450-9616 if I got the first one I would probably get 2 unless I dont need it. I have a 19 inch monitor.

 

[meodowla]

A 9600GT would be better choice..and HD4670 would be better price/performance choice at that range... About 9600GSO, i think XFX card would be better..

 

[mlcloud]

Must you get the GSO? I'm sure we can make different suggestions at the price range... and yeah, just get the XFX one, if you must.

However, do tell us if you change your mind and are open to new suggestions at price point...

 

[wolfhunter9154]

yeah if there is anything at this price please suggest it and nvidia only please (I cot a 780i cheap from my uncle so I dont want ati because then I cant do sli in the future) and what is better about the xfx one?

 

[jaguarskx]

If you are willing to spend $75 for the 9600 GSO over at TigerDirect, then you might as well buy the 9600GT (which is faster) for $75 over at Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143161

 

[smithinator101]

What are you going to use it for? eg gaming

 

[wolfhunter9154]

gaming

 

[invisik]

9600gso in sli perform great but if you play any games which is not multi-gpu supported one 9600gso might not be enough. I would suggest going with one powerful card. Since your budget seems around 70-80$ I would suggest a 4830.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161260

Here is a alternate card if you want to save some money. 9800gt.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500104

 

[AlphaOmegaX]

I know you want to be big and bad and use sli in the future but look at it this way...amd rapes low cost. A single 4850 wipes the floor with a 9800gt.

And they can be had for 99.99 right now.

You just missed a killer deal on a HIS for 104.99 this weekend. Now out of stock.

But really, why limit yourself? Go for a powerful single card solution like a 4850, or make the small step to a 4870 for 130.

Assuming your 19" is 1400x900 a 4850 would rock

 

[meodowla]

At that price range you could get GTS 250(previously 9800GTX+).. and do SLi if you have money for another.... You should go for nVidia if you have such a good motherboard..

 

[OvrClkr]

I agree, get a Gts 250 and sli later... you wont regret it....

 

[invisik]

At 1440x900 sli gtx250 would be overkill, unless your upgrading your monitor.

 

[OvrClkr]

Very true, this is assuming he will eventually upgrade his monitor in the future. if not the 9800 series should be fine....

 

[mlcloud]

How did it turn into a discussion about upper-range cards and SLI? He wanted a 9600 GSO. We suggest better things at THAT price point and alternatives maybe a few dollars above that; let's stop at the 4830/4850/GTS 250 men.

We still need feedback from our poster anyway.

 

[wolfhunter9154]

yeah I really dont want to spend over 100 so please dont suggest anything like that. I will look at your suggestions tommorow (Im really tired)

 

[OvrClkr]

Then I guess he should be fine with a 9800GT? 4850?

 

[AlphaOmegaX]

I still say 4850 for 100 is your best bet. Leaves you the biggest window for not needing to upgrade for a long time.

If you're interested in rebates (I'm not usually) then this card can be had for 82.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127401

That's assuming you take the time to do the rebate correctly

Definitely best bang for buck @ 82.99

99.99 for an asus.

 

[wolfhunter9154]

Actually should I wait for win 7 and dx 11 cards?

 

[OvrClkr]

Are you really willing to wait a couple of months?

 

[AlphaOmegaX]

Actually should I wait for win 7 and dx 11 cards?

So you don't want to spend more than 100 on a gpu but you'd consider waiting a few months to spend potentially hundreds on a new os & gpu...interesting.

 

[wolfhunter9154]

I forgot about the c=new cards being expensive so nevermind

 

[OvrClkr]

IMO go with the 4850 and you will be fine, specially if you are currently using a 19" monitor....

 

[wolfhunter9154]

I found this one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4924277&CatId=3670 do you think its ok because its recertified

 

[OvrClkr]

If you still get the original lifetime warranty then i say go ahead, you should not have any issues. Now if you dont get the warranty then buy a new card.

 

[AlphaOmegaX]

I found this one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4924277&CatId=3670 do you think its ok because its recertified

Just spend the 15 extra dollars on a new card that actually comes with everything it should..like a 4850.

Especially when 4850 > 9800gt.

Jesus christ.