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ivan_gromov

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Hello everyone, my PC is getting quite outdated these days, still running x850xpe. I am looking towards doing a full system overhaul, since now I have a good job :). What I am wondering is, should I do it now, or later? I was going to stick with a single 8800gtx 768mb version, but being out of the videocard loop, is it worth it now? I hear performance in DX10 sucks and I should wait until something new is released, thoughts?
 
Let me rephrase my main questiion. When is G92 and ATi's eq. supposed to get released? Any estimates? I really do not want to throw $500 towards a card that will get outdated in 2 months or so.
 
well i just ordered a 8800GTS OC'd version. i dont plan on upgrading for 2 years or so...

are you buying a video card for the sole purpose of dx10? you can still play any other game at max settings and then dx10 gamed. performance wont suck if they refine the code. they wouldn't me making the dx10 just so they could suck in dx games.

you can also buy any EVGA card since they got lifetime warranty and a step-up program and then if you want something better you can pay a little more and get it
 
iGrooCk said:
well i just ordered a 8800GTS OC'd version. i dont plan on upgrading for 2 years or so...

are you buying a video card for the sole purpose of dx10? you can still play any other game at max settings and then dx10 gamed. performance wont suck if they refine the code. they wouldn't me making the dx10 just so they could suck in dx games.

you can also buy any EVGA card since they got lifetime warranty and a step-up program and then if you want something better you can pay a little more and get it
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Step up program may be a good idea. How much extra is it? I was looking towards the 768mb version of 8800gtx. I want to run games like LOTRO, COD2, all maxed out at 1680x1050. I want to be able to run Crysis at same resolution and preferebly on high. So, I really do not want to upgrade again when DX10 matures. If I spent $1k+ now on a new pc, I do not want to upgrade anything major for a year or three.
 
If you were to insist on upgrading now then the 8800GTX will be the way to go, however deopending on your specs I would hold off and build a new Rig.
 
It's not really any more expensive. eVGAs prices are more or less in line with everyone else.. You just have to shop around for the best prices - and be willing to wait for rebates to come through (eVGas often have MIRs).

The only real caveat w/ step-up is it's limited to 90 days after purchase, so if you buy an 8800GTX and nothing comes out before then, you're screwed. Also, if memory serves they don't allow step-ups to higher end o/c models anymore - just 'stock'/reference speed versions [aka EGS @ eVGA] (are there even any by eVGA this round anyway?).

ps It's MSRP - what you paid (in full + shipping of course) for step-up, not Price @ e-tailer like Newegg - what you paid... Still, it worked out great when I paid $350 for a 7800GT [vanilla?] w/ "free" motherboard and went to mid-high 7900GT for only ~$5 shipping
 
RoBo said:
If you were to insist on upgrading now then the 8800GTX will be the way to go, however deopending on your specs I would hold off and build a new Rig.
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Athlon 64 3500 Vennie
Nforce 4 Ultra PCI-e mobo
2gbddr400
150gb SATA HDD
x850xtpe
Very ncice 700w BFG PSU :p

I do not mind my pc that much right now, however I do want to upgrade everything now or in couple of months. So, you think I should wait a little 'til something better comes out?
 
Well I would build after the July 22nd Price Drops, but still your current PC will not be a bottleneck for a GTX.
 
ivan_gromov said:
Hello everyone, my PC is getting quite outdated these days, still running x850xpe. I am looking towards doing a full system overhaul, since now I have a good job :). What I am wondering is, should I do it now, or later? I was going to stick with a single 8800gtx 768mb version, but being out of the videocard loop, is it worth it now? I hear performance in DX10 sucks and I should wait until something new is released, thoughts?
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The 8800 is what? 6 months old I think you should wait
 
Just my 2 cents.... If I were you, I would wait. I took the plunge because my old PC was ready for the museum. If you can stand your current PC and you aren't cursing and totally aggravated waiting will certainly get you a lot more bang for your buck. Can ya do it though??:p
 
kilgore777 said:
Just my 2 cents.... If I were you, I would wait. I took the plunge because my old PC was ready for the museum. If you can stand your current PC and you aren't cursing and totally aggravated waiting will certainly get you a lot more bang for your buck. Can ya do it though??:p
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I am trying. Museum of ancient Pc's has already contacted me about it, so I don't know how much longer. :rolleyes:
I think I can wait out 'till maybe November, or at least wait for G92, by then I can save up some more money I bet :)
 
what exactly are you guys accomplishing by playing the waiting game?

you say "something better" comes out then get it, that something better will cost a sh1t load of money than buying something thats out now.
if something better comes out it wont drop drastically...unless you got proof then show it
 
First, no one knows what true DX10 performance is like. There is a difference between a DX10 coded game and a DX9 game with a DX10 patch that apparently butchers performance. According to Crysis dev's, a single GTX should be able to max video settings without a problem. You can wait another six months if you prefer, but who knows what the prices will be then, or how the performance will be either.

I just bought an 8800GTS, and haven't regretted it. If worse comes to worse, I can sell the card and buy a GTX or whatever else is out.

If you wait for the G92, you might as well wait for the next ATI card, but then if you waited another six months for the ATI card, you can wait 4 more months for the next Nvidia card. There really is no end to the waiting game since new products are being released all the time.
 
qwertyaas said:
First, no one knows what true DX10 performance is like. There is a difference between a DX10 coded game and a DX9 game with a DX10 patch that apparently butchers performance. According to Crysis dev's, a single GTX should be able to max video settings without a problem. You can wait another six months if you prefer, but who knows what the prices will be then, or how the performance will be either.

I just bought an 8800GTS, and haven't regretted it. If worse comes to worse, I can sell the card and buy a GTX or whatever else is out.

If you wait for the G92, you might as well wait for the next ATI card, but then if you waited another six months for the ATI card, you can wait 4 more months for the next Nvidia card. There really is no end to the waiting game since new products are being released all the time.
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I see your point exactly, and I do not really mind seeing something new being released in few monts. I just do not want to see me spend $500 on it now just to see something way way way way better come out in a month or two. If performance of 8800gtx in dx10 stays obismal....then, well, I will just be quite sad.
 
ivan_gromov said:
I see your point exactly, and I do not really mind seeing something new being released in few monts. I just do not want to see me spend $500 on it now just to see something way way way way better come out in a month or two. If performance of 8800gtx in dx10 stays obismal....then, well, I will just be quite sad.
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Well if it runs Crysis on max then it should be somewhat futureproof. Personally, I upgrade when I need to. :cool:
 
RoBo said:
Well if it runs Crysis on max then it should be somewhat futureproof. Personally, I upgrade when I need to. :cool:
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That is all speculations though, let's hope they are true though. I was thinking of maybe getting a card now and then upgrading the rest of the pc later? I play WoW casually and I can tell ya, at 1680x1050 it does lag a little, 55fps on average. Maxed out 2xaa
 
ivan_gromov said:
That is all speculations though, let's hope they are true though. I was thinking of maybe getting a card now and then upgrading the rest of the pc later? I play WoW casually and I can tell ya, at 1680x1050 it does lag a little, 55fps on average. Maxed out 2xaa
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I would upgrade the PC now and then possibly wait for the next GPU.
 
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