upgrading from 6800gt.

[alive is tired]

Well, since it seems i JUST missed getting a 7900gto, i can only see one other option for my ~250 dollar budget. @ newegg the bfg 7950gt is 259.99.

Anyone have an idea of another card for ~250?

Pretty much what i am aiming for would be a soild ~90-100fps in source @ 1680x1000[something like that] at nice settings if possible.

I know it wont be the best with all these new games comming out, but honestly my 6800gt is still fine for me with source. I would just like to upgrade to this res since im getting a new monitor and want to start PC gaming again.

thanks, brian.

 

[AdamNesvick]

wait for the 8800's to come out, I bet the 7 series gets a whole lot cheaper

 

[Talonz]

What's your processor?

Source is heavily dependent on the CPU.

Running a solid 70-120 FPS in a 32 man server with all max, AA2x, AF8x here.

 

[alive is tired]

my proc is a 3500+ right now. socket 939.

but im upgrading to a X2 4400+ or similar and 2gb of ram as well.

 

[Marvelous]

I would upgrade the ram and overclock the cpu... Wait until a good deal is within your grasp... Either 7900/1900 series or wait for those dx10 cards...

 

[Varmint]

ATI cards run Source faster, so you might as well get an x1950pro (when they drop to $199) or x1900XT for $276 AR.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161028

If you want Nvidia the 7900GT is a good price at $186 AR. (edit - it's now up to $200 after rebate)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?ATT=14150150&CMP=AFC-SlickDeals&Item=N82E16814150150

 

[ipam45]

you can wait a while and the price WILL drop on 7 series, but i picked up a 7900gs, it was only 200 dollars and a solid card for all my need. other than gaming i do some CAD and photo/video editing too.