I got hosed

[SimpleMinded]

About this time last year I bought a 7800 GT, thinking that in about a year the price would drop a bunch and I could add a second 7800 GT into the SLI config I'd been dreaming of. Fast forward 11 months and the 7800 was discontinued and GPUs have come a long way.

So my question for the very wise [H] people, what's my best option? I could take a chance on a used or refurbished 7800 GT and have SLI for about $140. Or would I be bettter off spending more and getting maybe a 7950 GT or maybe even a X1950 XTX?

All these revisions, mid-range cards and card numbers are getting me confused. Is the 7800 GT really viable anymore? Will there be a big difference between a 7950 GT or X1950 XTX and 7800 GT SLI. Or should I be looking at the 8800 GTS instead?

I realize I'm not the only one who had their 7800's discontinued though, it just didn't cross my mind at the time. Although it makes sense for the companies to do it that way.

Thanks for any help.

 

[apcor]

First you need to figure out exactly how much money you want or have to spend. Is it $140 or is it more? Then you can examine options. If money is not too much for you on the 8800gts then go that way.

 

[stereo55]

With your system specs , I too say 8800GTS .

I know you were planing on a nice 7800gt SLi , but I'd suck up the loss and sell your 7800gt (probably the sooner the better) and try to grab the cash for the newer technology .

Ive gone through (somewhat like a true idiot) in a toooo short period of time a 7800GT, 7900GT KO , 7900GTO and now a 8800GTS (keeping in mind I did recoupe about 75-85% of my $$$ back per each v/card sold). I kept thing I'd would have definitly have kept the GTO for a decent period of time ; but when I saw what my brother's 8800GTX could do , I then decided to grab a 8800GTS and get most of my $$$ back on my GTO while its still considered a higher end card . Things worked out failry well in that respect , and I can tell you Iam VERY happy I did go with GTS .
I do plan on SLi'ing with another GTS (not anytime soon) ; and I fiqure even though I dont have a newer Intel C2D system , I should still be pretty darn good on the GTS (or pair) for any future gaming use . My GTS does woop the pants off my past 7900GTO and a pair of GTS's will be golden for quite sometime . *knock on wood*

So in respect to you wanting to spend another $140 on another 7800GT , personaly I would not go that route (but thats just me) ; as a single GTS card would smash that easily . Give it some "good" thought and see whats best for your situation now and in the near future . A GTS would be your best $$$ spent at this time .

 

[Arcygenical]

SLI is NOT an upgrade path, sadly...

I'd grab a GTS, after selling your current card. You won't believe the difference.

I went from a 7800GTX to a 8800GTS and got 3x the framerates in certain areas of Oblivion.