Card in 150-200 range?

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So I'm looking to put together a new system.. to replace my old one (in sig, badly needs replacing).

I asked a few weeks ago with some questions, and I basically was directed to the Nvidia 8800 GTS. I was, however, suggested to wait until this week before buying... cause the new ATI cards were coming out, and if I didn't want to pay that price premium, hopefully existing cards would price drop slightly.

Today, I see:
ECS N8800GTS-512MX GeForce 8800GTS - $210 (w/ $50 MIR, so $160 after)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134037

MSI NX8800GTS 512M OC GeForce 8800GTS - $207 (w/ $30 MIR, so $177 after)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127325

I'm just wondering if the 8800GTS is still a good idea for this price range?
 
I would go for a 4850.

Starting at $190.00Newegg

For only 199.99 thats not too bad. I ordered 2 and they come today. From what I've seen in the benchmarks it performs better than a 8800 GTS. If you want to SLI at some point then I'd consider a Nvidia card instead.

Just my 2 cents. :)
 
TheBluePill said:
Best buy has those 4850s for $149.. Grab one.
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Actually I just stumbled across a post on tomshardware forums mentioning that.. but when I sent to bestbuy's site to take a look, I only saw the visiontek for $199.
 
Deal was dead as of 6/22.

4850 for the win, I replaced my 8800GTX and I am not looking back.
 
Hulk said:
get the 8800GTS for sure
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For $210, even $160...

The 9800GTX can be had for $199 MSRP now..

Same as the 4850.. Supposedly the 4850 does better than the 9800GTX for alot of games.. that should be the descision point.

the 8800GTS, Unless it hits sub $150, is out of the running now when you have a $200 Budget.
 
The 8800GTS is cool, but the 9800GTX is practically cheaper now so its not really the best deal. So I'd say look at either the 9800GTX or the 4850 both are $200. The 8800GT is still a good choice if you want to go the cheap route.
 
Ohh, thanks for the feedback/suggestions. I've actually find an Asus HD 4850 for 170 after MIR on newegg... so that's definitely a serious contender now.

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So 8600GTS is 160..
and HD 4850 is 170...

it looks like the above people recommend the 4850 over the 8600gts... and i somehow recall seeing the 4850 beating the 8600 gts in benchmarks?

So given that, looks like I'll be staring at a new 4850 in the near future
 
Kuo said:
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So 8600GTS is 160..
and HD 4850 is 170...

it looks like the above people recommend the 4850 over the 8600gts... and i somehow recall seeing the 4850 beating the 8600 gts in benchmarks?
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I'm pretty sure you mean 8800GTS, not 8600GTS.
 
evoluti0n said:
I would go for a 4850.

Starting at $190.00Newegg

For only 199.99 thats not too bad. I ordered 2 and they come today. From what I've seen in the benchmarks it performs better than a 8800 GTS. If you want to SLI at some point then I'd consider a Nvidia card instead.

Just my 2 cents. :)
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When you get your two 4850's would you be kind enough to post in this forum your experience with any issues. I read that crossfire has issues and need some feedback on what to expect. I have a crossfire mb and would like to also get 2 4850's but not if they are going to create frustration. I used to have Nvidia 7950GX2 and even that had some issues too. Now using single 8800GT with no issues.
 
Kuo said:
Ohh, thanks for the feedback/suggestions. I've actually find an Asus HD 4850 for 170 after MIR on newegg... so that's definitely a serious contender now.

[edit]
So 8600GTS is 160..
and HD 4850 is 170...

it looks like the above people recommend the 4850 over the 8600gts... and i somehow recall seeing the 4850 beating the 8600 gts in benchmarks?

So given that, looks like I'll be staring at a new 4850 in the near future
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I really hope you're not going to buy an 8600gts, especially at that price. You must mean 8800gts 512. I'd go the HD4850 route now, or wait a couple of weeks and see how it compares to the upcoming 9800GTX+. They're supposed to retail at the same price. I've already picked up a 4850, but both should be excellent buys.
 
milkweg said:
When you get your two 4850's would you be kind enough to post in this forum your experience with any issues. I read that crossfire has issues and need some feedback on what to expect. I have a crossfire mb and would like to also get 2 4850's but not if they are going to create frustration. I used to have Nvidia 7950GX2 and even that had some issues too. Now using single 8800GT with no issues.
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Sure thing! I have a whole new system to build later this afternoon :D. Hopefully I'll get a game in or two tonight...can't wait.
 
TheBluePill said:
For $210, even $160...

The 9800GTX can be had for $199 MSRP now..

Same as the 4850.. Supposedly the 4850 does better than the 9800GTX for alot of games.. that should be the descision point.

the 8800GTS, Unless it hits sub $150, is out of the running now when you have a $200 Budget.
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Not that it's important since the 4850 is so much better, but where can you find a 9800GTX for $199? Are you just saying this because Nvidia had announced it?
 
Let me help the OP. Get a 4850.

IMHO don't buy from tigerdirect. Buy from newegg, td is sketchy.
 
8800gts are becoming obsolete. The 2nd gen cards are just about the same prices as the 8 series.
 
nguyen704 said:
8800gts are becoming obsolete. The 2nd gen cards are just about the same prices as the 8 series.
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Yeah I know. I was gonna get a second one for SLI, but now prices are up (if they're in stock). Changes the whole ball-game.
 
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