New GPU for single core system

[Psience]

Hi, I was wondering if its worthwhile to get a card like an 8800gts or gtx when I only have a single core system. I'm currently running a 2.7ghz opteron w/ 2 gig of ram and a 7800gt. Maybe I should get another 7800gt and go sli instead?

 

[Island]

depends on what your plans are...If you are gonna keep your rig for atleast another year then I would upgrade to the newest hardware to atleast a 8800 gts...If you are gonna upgrade in the next few months in time for vista, and just want to increase your current gaming then 2 7800 gts would be fine....I personally would just wait and then when vista comes out upgrade and build a whole new rig....dual or quad core cpu/directx 10 card..the works...

 

[Psience]

I guess I really want to know whether an 8800 will be cpu limited by a single core.

oh yeah, a store near me has quad cores on pre-order

 

[Island]

it really depends on what games you play and what reso you use...tbh, if you got an 8800 card you will be amazed by the difference over your aging 7800 gt, but like I said, it's all about your plans and how much if at all you can hold out...Get an evga card and do the step up program....

 

[Psience]

Thanks Island, you have given me a lot to think about while I save up for boxing day!