I'm a bit slow on the video card side of things, as I've been watching the whole Intel/AMD drama unfold quite closely.
My question is this:
My current video card is getting aged. I have a 9800 XT 256mb with a huge-ass zalman cooler and it's overclocked to hell and back.
I've been hesitant to upgrade as my laptop (dell w/ a 256mb 6800 ultra) is fine for most games I've wanted to play, and I'm really not too keen on spending $500+ on a video card.
I'm not too sure how some of the midrange cards ( 6600, X1600, etc ) compare to the higher end 7800/7900, X1800/1900 cards and where they are best bang for buck.
Maybe you guys can aid my purchasing decision.
My question is this:
My current video card is getting aged. I have a 9800 XT 256mb with a huge-ass zalman cooler and it's overclocked to hell and back.
I've been hesitant to upgrade as my laptop (dell w/ a 256mb 6800 ultra) is fine for most games I've wanted to play, and I'm really not too keen on spending $500+ on a video card.
I'm not too sure how some of the midrange cards ( 6600, X1600, etc ) compare to the higher end 7800/7900, X1800/1900 cards and where they are best bang for buck.
Maybe you guys can aid my purchasing decision.