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slugger_2003

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So what do ya folks think? I currently have a Dell Inspiron 9400 with upgraded screen, so my resolution is 1920*1200. That is what I game at whenever possible.
I am going to be purchasing a desktop soon, so I am unsure what res. I will be playing at. Will probably end up using my old CRT but lack of space may lead to having to buy an LCD.
What cards would be a noticeable upgrade from the 7900gs? I am looking for suggestions from both ATI and nVidia products. So which cards would provide a noticeable upgrade and which would you recommend, and why (baring in mind I'm not after the very best money can get, I am willing to toy with the idea of upgrading in 9/12months)?
 
Noticeable? Anything 8800GT or better.

What games are you playing? If it's stuff like WoW, I get 60 frames/sec with the 8800GT. It's ~100-110 bucks now, very affordable if you're going to upgrade within a year.

I haven't tried anything too graphics intensive... and don't think I'll upgrade until I do.
 
I haven't really found any games I play steadily, except Counter Strike: Source which the 7900gs handles without a glitch.
So no games I'm particularly zoned into per se.
What about the cards on the ATI side of the fence? I was thinking about a 4850 however I'm unsure if I even need something as good as that. What about the 3850/3870?
 
I went from a 7900GS to a 9600GT last April and the change was HUGE.
But with the prices so low, i would go with a 8800GT or 8800GTS 512 (about 110 for the GT and 150 for the GTS 512) or better If you want to go Nvidia.

4850 (about 170) or better if you want to go ATI.
the 3870 is about the same as a 9600GT.
 
9800GT ~= Re-badged 8800GT, no? Which means the 8800GT is better than the 9600GT?
How about folks post their top 5 recommendations in a list for me to ponder over?
Will I actually notice any difference between two graphics cards if *ALL* game settings are the same? Will it produce a better picture or is it simply a case of increased FPS if *ALL* settings remain the same and increased ability to turn up rez and things like AA?
 
yes the 9800GT is a re-branded 8800GT, yes the 8800 GT (9800 GT) are both about 15-20 % faster than the 9600GT ( what i have)

to game at 1920x1200, i recommend a:

9800GTX or better, if Nvidia

or a HD 4850 or better if ATI

both are ~170 and are basically the same.
If you are going to go with either card, just go with the cheapest, since like i said, they are both basically the same (the 4850 does have an advantage ins some games, but the 9800GTX has a dual slot cooler that dumps the heat outside the case, and can be overclocked more, so its your choice).

but i personally would go with the 9800GTX because i like Nvidia drivers support better than ATI's.

hope that i was of some help:)

if not, feel free to tell me how useless i am:(
 
ADRENALIN_2099 said:
yes the 9800GT is a re-branded 8800GT, yes the 8800 GT (9800 GT) are both about 15-20 % faster than the 9600GT ( what i have)

to game at 1920x1200, i recommend a:

9800GTX or better, if Nvidia

or a HD 4850 or better if ATI

both are ~170 and are basically the same.
If you are going to go with either card, just go with the cheapest, since like i said, they are both basically the same (the 4850 does have an advantage ins some games, but the 9800GTX has a dual slot cooler that dumps the heat outside the case, and can be overclocked more, so its your choice).

but i personally would go with the 9800GTX because i like Nvidia drivers support better than ATI's.

hope that i was of some help:)

if not, feel free to tell me how useless i am:(
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YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY USELESS!!!! Just kidding :) Ok, thanks. Any more suggestions from people? More info the better really....
 
Made the switch from the 7900GS to 8800GT a few months ago. Pretty big performance difference.

So with that in mind, I recommend the Visiontek HD4850. There is a bit of driver issue with the HD4850 but that should be sorted out soon enough. The HD4850 can often be found for cheaper than the 9800GTX+.
 
So what about if I'm considering a used system off the likes of ebay? Should that influence my decision on the video card?
 
crosfire 4870x2 - should def see a big difference


i would say find a deal on 4850 - for about $150

4870 is all kinds of GDDR5 goodness but tooooo expensive !!!

4850 is the right bang for my buck.... waiting until their $100 on the FS: forum though...;):D
 
The PSU in the system would be the main thing that will affect your choice of card, unless you're willing to buy a new one.
 
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