X1900GT Upgrade to?

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mt_100

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I was going to upgrade my card but wanted an opinion. I really don't want to drop more than $175.

First, all my gaming is done at 1280x1024, native resolution for my 19" monitor and I am fine with it.

I was thinking about the 3850 that is going to be released but don't know if that would be a huge upgrade or not. From what I heard it is about the same as the 2900XT and draws less power, runs cooler, and is a lot cheaper so it seems it would be a good upgrade.

Thoughts?
 
agreed, for 170$ the hd3850 seems to be the best choice especially at the res you plain on playing at. Other then that card there doesnt seem much other option. If you want to play any new dx10 games decently well the hd3850 seems to fit for your situation as well.

ring.of.steel said:
edit: 8800gts?
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Notice his price limit....(170)
 
Honestly, you aren't going to find a worthwhile upgrade for $170. Save up a little bit more and get a 8800gt. That would be a nice set up from your gt.
 
lloose said:
Honestly, you aren't going to find a worthwhile upgrade for $170. Save up a little bit more and get a 8800gt. That would be a nice set up from your gt.
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agreed, especially if u can wait a month or so for the prices to fall back down to their original announced levels.
 
Has nothing to do with saving up money, could buy an 8800GT today if I could find one. Not what I am looking for though since I play at lower resolutions.

Seems like the 3850 is a good point but I can wait a month and see what 8800GT prices and availability look like.
 
Actually after seeing things today the ATI cards have appeal.

- Lower price
- Performance that is pretty good compared to 8800GT
- Lower power consumption
- Run cooler
- Run quieter

I think the 3870 would be fine for me, maybe even the 3850 512mb heat pipe edition from Sapphire if the price is good.
 
what resolution do you game at? because you may be cpu limited.

edit: 1280x1024 stupid me
 
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