Temporary use of old 7800GT for new build?

[cowiebullie]

Hi,

I am in the process of building a new system around a i5-2400 and will use the below motherboard
Asus P8H67-M LE H67
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/252613

I am waiting until more funds become available before investing in a new GPU.

I have an old Gainward 7800GT 512MB
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/graphic-car...dvi-dvi-golden-sample-goes-like-hell/details/

MY question is, can I use this GPU for the new build for 1 or 2 months or is the graphics capabilities of the Sandybridge much more advanced than the 7800GT?

Thanks for your comments in advance.

 

[omnisome]

I would certainly say any respectable graphics card can beat a CPU. What are you planning to use the system for?
Remember that the 7800GT is, I think Dx10 maximum.

 

[nforce4max]

I would certainly say any respectable graphics card can beat a CPU. What are you planning to use the system for?
Remember that the 7800GT is, I think Dx10 maximum.

You must be new to the science of computing. The 7800gt dates back to 2005-2006 era of DX9 gpus. For a slot plug and general use it is fine and don't let any one be a critic of that. You can still enjoy light gaming and old games on that card just fine.

 

[cowiebullie]

Thanks for the comments,

Yes the card is quite old but has proved very reliable and can handle a few older games just fine

The new build would be mainly for day to day use, no gaming until I get the GPU upgrade.

 

[Embra]

It will do you just fine.