$200 budget--what do I get?

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Hey guys!
I have a $200 budget for an upgrade, and I am thinking of getting a new video card.

The question is, of course, which one?

Also, I have a 8800GT 512 meg on an SLI capable board right now, so getting a 2nd one is a possibility.

Here's the sys spec:

--------Motherboard- MSI P6N SLI Platinum NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI Intel Motherboard

--------Memory- G.SKILL 2GB (4 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (4-4-4-12)

---------CPU- Intel e6750 dual core

---------Vid card- Gigabyte 8800GT 512

---------Monitor- 24 inch dell (can't remember the model right now)
 
Honestly the only good worthwhile $200 upgrade would be to a HD4870 for $230 if you can spare the $30, but at that point I'd suggest getting the 1GB GDDR5 model which is $300...

So, my advice: don't upgrade.
 
I say just get another 8800GT for like $100 bucks, and just ride it out until you absolutely have to upgrade. You'll save half as much and still perform pretty well.
 
are you willing to get used? if so you should be able to a 4870 or GTX260 easily for less then 200 dollars.

new you can buy the old GTX260 for just a little more, at better upgrade then a second 8800GT. I would look out for some of the GTX260 deals.
 
If I were you, I would save that $200, for a future upgrade.

If you really want to upgrade, I agree with the suggestion for a used 4870 or so. EBay should have some.
 
I happen to be selling a 4870 in like-new condition for $209 shipped, if you take a look over on FS/FT :)
 
I actually like the idea of selling the old card to help fund a new one...
except I can't have 1-2 weeks downtime while I sell, ship and buy the replacement.
 
Well you can find someone who has a 4870 and buy it when it arives just sel your 8800gt for $80 so you would save at least $80 on buying a new 4870
 
If you are patient wait for a deal 4870's and 260's can be found from time to time at $200 or so if you play the MIR game
 
Ummm...GTX260 for $199...definitely. You will not regret going with a gtx260. I'd recommend MSI as that is what I have, but I also have had good luck with BFG and Gigabyte. Oh dang, the msi gtx260 oc model isn't on sale for $199 any more at newegg. I bought two of those cards for that price. Oh well, I'm sure it will go back to $199 soon.
 
Give it time man they will go down or you can find a used one for the L-O
I got a visiontek hd4850 NIB for $135
 
I say SLI the sucker!!!

Dont listen to the SLI nay sayers. New or used, you can get a 2nd GT for 1/2 your budget.
 
the way I see it

1.) buy 2nd 8800GT - Net price $100
or
2.) buy GTX260 and sell current 8800gt for $80 - Net price $120 (when $199 deal comes back)

so is one GTX260 $20 better then a 8800gt SLI setup? that would be my question...
 
Omegas said:
the way I see it

1.) buy 2nd 8800GT - Net price $100
or
2.) buy GTX260 and sell current 8800gt for $80 - Net price $120 (when $199 deal comes back)

so is one GTX260 $20 better then a 8800gt SLI setup? that would be my question...
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any day of the week.
 
Agreed. Get one 260 now and another later ;)
But without question a single 260 is going to do you better overall versus SLi'd 8800GT's
 
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