MSI GeForce GT 520 1 GB Deal on Tiger Direct

[psychlops]

Tiger Direct is currently having a sale on the MSI GeForce GT 520 N520GT-MD1GD3/LP Video Card - 1GB, GDDR3, PCI-Express 2.0 (x16), 1x Dual-Link DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA, DirectX 11, Single-Slot Low Profile graphics card for a measly $20. I was thinking of upgrading from my current 512 MB GeForce 8600GT. Would it be worth it?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

10-15 % performance increase i believe.
But if you use it for gaming i would take something stronger.

 

[psychlops]

What about a XFX PVT96OYHFC GeForce 9600 GSO Video Card - 512MB, DDR3, PCI-Express 2.0, HDMI, DVI, DirectX 10 for 16 dollars? Better deal?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

For 16 dollars i think it's better.

 

[psychlops]

Approximate improvement percentage over the GT 520?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Have to google that. Back later.

 

[psychlops]

You rule, robjordy.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Tell me wife. Wait, don't have one

Didn't find a gt520 comparrison yet, did find something tho on the difference between the 8600gt vs the 9600gso. It's a 384 mb version, so the one with 512 will even be a bit better.

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-9600-gso-386-mb-review-point-of-view/10

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

The 520 is ; http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GT_520/12.html

Look at number 86, 90 and 110 ; http://www.overclock.net/graphics-cards-general/502403-graphics-card-ranking-5th-time-last.html

Enough googeling for now.

 

[psychlops]

How about a GT 250 for $50 bucks?
And would an upgrade to a Core 2 E6850 for $70 be a good deal?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Gt250 for 50 sounds as a good deal. 1Gb version ? If it's 512 mb this is better for 30 bucks ; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162044
You can also think about a 450 ; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162062 , 60 dollar whith rebate. performance around the same or better. but the 450 has dx11 and runs cooler and is less powerhungry.
Don't know much about processor prices but if i compare it with this than no. But really don't know about that, maybe intel is more expensive, no clue what so ever.
http://shop.amd.com/US/_layouts/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=HDZ965FBGMBOX&region=us-en

 

[psychlops]

I'd actually go for an AMD processor for loyalty reasons.
Screw you Intel
Yeah, it's the GT 250. I think I'll invest in a processor for now, the 8600 GT can run Deus Ex Human Revolution and Dead Island on medium settings actually. Goddamn single-core processor D:

 

[iam2thecrowe]

yes, upgrade your single core cpu. but the gts250 is great value also but would be pretty useless with a single core cpu.