Need advice on a new GPU

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DoomRulz

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I need some help. I'm building a new rig at the moment, and I'm trying to decide b/w an eVGA 7900GTX EGS or an ATI X1900XTX.

Now as I understand it, overall, the 7900GTX is the way to go, as it is just as fast as the ATI card and that SLI is a better performer than Crossfire. But when I look at most GPU reviews, the X1900XTX seems to come out on top most of the time. As far as I know, the ATI card does outdo the 7900 in one important aspect: HDR w/ FSAA. And I also understand as such, that the only game where that setting makes a difference is ES IV: Oblivion.

I just wanted some advice here: do I go nvidia or ATI? :rolleyes:
 
Depends on the games you play, is Oblivion someting you are going to play a lot? What other games?
 
Either one you're going to be happy and it's not going to be some earth-shattering error if you pick one over the other. Like Brent said you need to consider which games you'll be playing most because each one has some advantages over the other. If you've read the reviews you know which ones. :)

My personal preference: If sticking to one card solution the X1900XTX. If eventually going multi-GPU then the 7900GTX.
 
I say the 7900 so it will give you a better option of upgrade with the SLI over the Crossfire.
 
the 7900gtx is a can of worms right now because these things are dying after any kind of overclock. And sli and crossfire are overrated unless you just have too much money to spend.
 
freddy418 said:
And sli and crossfire are overrated unless you just have too much money to spend.
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or you're trying to power any of these larger LCDs that have high native resolutions. people have reasons for buying SLI, not just because they've got "too much money to spend."
 
Brent_Justice said:
Depends on the games you play, is Oblivion someting you are going to play a lot? What other games?
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Um...Oblivion is something I plan on playing, but only on a once-in-a-while basis. I'm a shooter fan, so I'll be playing games like BF2, Doom 3, HL2, etc...

And, when they come out, Prey, BF 2142, etc...

Does that help?
 
WhyYouLoveMe said:
DoomRulz what monitor do you have and what is its highest/native resolution?
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Currently, I'm using a Viewsonic A70. It's a 17" CRT, with a max resolution of 1280x1024. I'm looking to upgrade coz I'm getting a new rig, and this monitor is acutally giving me some minor ghosting which is bugging me.
 
a good case could be made for either card.
i doubt you would notice much difference in either card, many have said the IQ on the ati cards have been better as of late, but i doubt that it is as major as they are making it seem.

nvidia cards have been a bit quieter, and producing less heat over the last 2 generations of cards, so that might be a consideration, also if you have any plans for multi gpu i'd say nvidia has the edge.

also if you plan on getting a larger monitor something that will run 1600x1200 or higher, i'd look for SLI
 
DoomRulz said:
Currently, I'm using a Viewsonic A70. It's a 17" CRT, with a max resolution of 1280x1024. I'm looking to upgrade coz I'm getting a new rig, and this monitor is acutally giving me some minor ghosting which is bugging me.
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What monitor are planning on getting? This is what I'm getting at:

If you're going to get a monitor that can't do anything higher than 1280x1024 then both cards are going to be overkill and you'll be wasting graphics power for quite a while before new game engines are released. If you're gaming at 1600x1200 or higher (or some sort of widescreen res between the two) then I say it would be worth it.
 
There is tons of threads on this. Or even reviews with benchmarks. :eek: Just because you've picked your various xyz kablooey editions, it doesn't really matter. Read the reviews, and pick your card. I much prefer the Radeons right now, but if I explain again I may pass out in boredom and wake up with my keyboard imprinted on my face.

There's just nothing paricular about this case. Pick an XTX vrs. GTX thread. Any which one you desire. :eek:
 
DoomRulz said:
Um...Oblivion is something I plan on playing, but only on a once-in-a-while basis. I'm a shooter fan, so I'll be playing games like BF2, Doom 3, HL2, etc...

And, when they come out, Prey, BF 2142, etc...

Does that help?
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BF2 - X1900XTX
Doom 3 - 7900GTX
HL2 - Either
Prey - Unknown but since Doom 3 engine GUESSING 7900GTX
BF 2142 - Unknown but since BF2 engine GUESSING X1900XTX

It's a toss up!
 
Im gonna be doing all the building and im swinging green because of a few things :)

A) Hes getting a 1680x1080 (or whatever...) widescreen viewsonic :p
B) Im familiar with nV so its a better idea consider im gonna be clocking and tweaking for him...
C) Listen to brent. Hes the video card guru here (hence he is the reviewer... :p ) and since he said its a toss up, the drivers (not sure how ATi is doing right now...) werent mentioned, that WOULD swing for the 7900... :D oh and SLi is easier than CF i think...
 
0mega said:
Im gonna be doing all the building and im swinging green because of a few things :)

A) Hes getting a 1680x1080 (or whatever...) widescreen viewsonic :p
B) Im familiar with nV so its a better idea consider im gonna be clocking and tweaking for him...
C) Listen to brent. Hes the video card guru here (hence he is the reviewer... :p ) and since he said its a toss up, the drivers (not sure how ATi is doing right now...) werent mentioned, that WOULD swing for the 7900... :D oh and SLi is easier than CF i think...
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Actually I decided against the monitor lol
:p

Ye, I started another thread on that under displays...you know, I prolly will end up gettin the nvidia card
 
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