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coozie7   08-08-2009 at 08:33:16 PM

Hi, guys and gals, looking for a few different points of view.
My C2D is getting a little old but still works well enough and now I have a job again it's time to re-retire the current 7800GTX card (the death of my HD4870 is a sad, sad tale:( ).
With prices dropping all the time I'm thinking of a GTX275 as the last card to go into this machine before I replace it with a new build, planned for Q2 2010.
Another 512Mb HD4870 would be fine, but the GTX275 price is now as much, or less than that I paid for the HD4870, about 150 pounds UK.
Given that I play at 1920X1200 does anyone have another option or does the team think I should follow my heart and get the GTX275?

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ct1615   08-08-2009 at 08:37:37 PM
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if you are willing to live with Vista/XP and your GTX275 for 12months+, follow your heart

if you are the type that wants the newest and shiniest toys, best bet would be to wait

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dirtmountain   08-08-2009 at 08:42:53 PM
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I'd also vote for a "placeholder" GPU or one that you know you can resell before too long for a good price.

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coozie7   08-09-2009 at 01:08:04 PM
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Thanks, guys, confirms my own thoughts.
I'll get a GTX275 and sell the whole box as a going concern to help pay for the new build next year.

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