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Well its time to get rid of my ol' 7600GT and I am looking through the 9 series and 8800 available. I am getting a card in March and i can spend up to 350.
I might consider a 9600GT,8800GTS,or possibly a 9800GX2.

Which card is better anyway? 9600 or 8800?? Very confused here.

Thanks for advice
 
I'd say 8800GT/GTS 512MB are better. Price wise, the 9600GT are quite good though. Since you're thinking of buying in March, you've definitely got some time to wait a bit to see if prices drop for 8800 series.
 
8800GT is better than the 9600GT. What is your current hardware setup? $350 on a video card you can get the 8800GTS 512MB for under $300. The 9800GX2 more than likely will cost $450 or more.

8800GTS 512MB - The 8800GTS 512 will be faster than the 8800GT but hovering around the $300 mark. But, after rebates etc you can get this card for like $260. Maybe cheaper at other places if you look.

8800GT 512MB - The 8800GT will be the better and faster choice over a 9600GT especially if the price difference between these 2 is small. Most people will recommend this card as it is in the low $200 range and even priced under $200

9600GT 512MB are priced at like $180 average online for this card. But, if you wait, they may offer some rebates that may even bring this card price lower.
 
My system specs are:
DFi Infinity SLI M2/G Mobo
2 GB RAM (Kingston HyperX/G.Skill)
EVGA 7600GT
550Watt PSU Rosewill
80GB Western Digital HD
Amd Athlon64X2 3600+ 1.9 Ghz(OC'd @ 2.2Ghz)


Thats about it. So basically, the 8800GTS that i want is the better deal?
 
Hmm...after you stated you're hardware specs. Now I am wondering if your setup is fast enough to handle an 8800GTS 512MB card. It should be fine though as you have a Dual Core CPU. The video card may not be operating to it's full capactity because of your lower clocked X2 but still, you will do better than the 7600GT. What you might consider doing also with $350 if you want to keep your current system for a while is upgrade the CPU to like a X2 5400+ (2.8ghz) OEM for $90. Then, maybe get a $200 video card like the 9600Gt or 8800GT. This will help balance your system.
 
Will my mother board support a Phenom x4 processor. I understand that they need AM2+ and my mobo is AM2, but i heard some mobos will support this feature. I would prolly upgrade to a CPU like that.
 
I highly doubt your board will. They ran tests on whether those Phenom CPUs will run on an AM2 board and a majority of them did not run well.

Check this out:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/28/phenom-upgrade-poses-problems-for-am2-motherboard-users/

I still would get a higher clocked X2 CPU like a dual core 2.8ghz at least. Overclock that cpu to over 3.0ghz+ Then, get a $200 video card. This will give you a noticeable performance increase over your current setup.
 
Im just worried that wasting money on that CPU is dumb.. is dual core getting obsolete?

If i was to get a processor , i would get a AMD Athlon 64x2 6400+ (3.2) and by doing this , it will level out my performance correct?

Thanks for all the help.

I am getting 8800GTS and that processor at same time.. .i will save money.
 
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