Looking for possible upgrade

[Riddleofsteel]

I currently use a BFG maxcore gtx260 216 single card for gaming. I run most if not all games besides Crysis Warhead @ 16x12 resolution. However I am getting a 24" monitor at some point this spring so I need good video capability for resolutions higher than 16x12. Is there a single card out now, be it ATI or Nvidia, that can give me appreciably better performance than the BFG Gtx260 that won't cost $500? Just curious for now, will start looking more seriously as spring gets closer. Thanks.

 

[Xazax]

You can always SLI the GTX260 ? other then that i'd almost have to say the GTX280 would be best.. but that isnt much an upgrade from your current card

 

[cannondale06]

sorry if I sound like a smartass but arent you aware of the current high end cards that are out right now? I mean you have a gtx260 216sp so you must be somewhat in the loop.

do you mean single card or single gpu? as for as all Nvidia cards to go with that are better there is the gtx295(2 gtx260 cards in a sandwich), gtx285, and gtx280. ATI only has 2 faster card than yours and thats the 4850x2 and 4870x2 which of course are both dual gpu single cards.

anyway your current card should handle most games just fine at that larger res. If you run Warhead in DX9 it will look the same and perform better. I have a regular gtx260 192sp and I can run Warhead on Enthusiast settings in DX9 at 1920x1080 with very little slowdowns.

also what are the rest of your pc specs?

 

[Riddleofsteel]

I was looking at the 4850x2 but the proprietary drivers that seem to be behind the curve was a turn off for me. I didn't know that about warhead, I'll have to try it. Thanks for the info.

 

[cannondale06]

I was looking at the 4850x2 but the proprietary drivers that seem to be behind the curve was a turn off for me. I didn't know that about warhead, I'll have to try it. Thanks for the info.

yeah I wouldnt want to fool with that card either.