x1950 or 7600gt?

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Hey guys I will be building a new computer less than a week and need help choosing a new graphic card. Which card do you prefer? x1950(heard its loud) and the 7600gt. One reason why I want to get the x1950 is because I will beable to run the F@H graphic client (I secretly started a war with FLECOM*very stupid of me* and I know it will take a loooong time until I catch up with him :p) The games I play are FSX:deluxe, bf2, bf2142.

p.s. does the graphic client supports the 7600gt? thanks1
 
the 1950 will destroy the 7600GT they are no even in the same class.

1950 all the way.
 
kirbster said:
the 1950 will destroy the 7600GT they are no even in the same class.

1950 all the way.
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ok, one more question, can it beat the 8600 in dx9 apps? I still kind of want to get a dx10 card since fsx will soon be dx10
 
if you want to get a card just for dx10, I would say get at least an 8800gts.

Seeing as how disappointing the 8600 series is in dx9 gives me very little hope that they'll run anything in dx10 worth a crap.
 
prtzlboy said:
if you want to get a card just for dx10, I would say get at least an 8800gts.

Seeing as how disappointing the 8600 series is in dx9 gives me very little hope that they'll run anything in dx10 worth a crap.
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well Im on a budget for a graphic card. Anything below $200. How about 8600 in sli? Like get one now and get one later?
 
2x 8600gt ( the slowest 8600 card ) = ~$300

One 8800GTS = Under $300 = destroy the 8600gt in SLI and even 8600GTS in SLI period.

Get the 8800gts IMO, its soooo worth it.
 
aZn_plyR said:
2x 8600gt ( the slowest 8600 card ) = ~$300

One 8800GTS = Under $300 = destroy the 8600gt in SLI and even 8600GTS in SLI period.

Get the 8800gts IMO, its soooo worth it.
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obviously you didnt read what I wrote. I said I was on a budget *$200*. I really want to get the 8800gts though, maybe I can ask my dad to chip in some money :D
 
there have been a couple deals for 8800gts $215 after rebate. Maybe wait till you see another deal like that then hit dad up ;)

But, if you can't do that, I would recommend 8600gts. Just don't expect it to have very long legs in future dx10 titles. When I said it was disappointing, I didn't mean it was bad. If I was choosing x1950pro or 8600gts I'd get the gts.
 
nvidiapwnsati said:
obviously you didnt read what I wrote. I said I was on a budget *$200*. I really want to get the 8800gts though, maybe I can ask my dad to chip in some money :D
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ask your daddy!! It's only $50 for his lovely child :D
 
prtzlboy said:
there have been a couple deals for 8800gts $215 after rebate. Maybe wait till you see another deal like that then hit dad up ;)

But, if you can't do that, I would recommend 8600gts. Just don't expect it to have very long legs in future dx10 titles. When I said it was disappointing, I didn't mean it was bad. If I was choosing x1950pro or 8600gts I'd get the gts.
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ok thanks, the 8600gts will be my choice :) as I have fsx and there will be a dx10 patch coming out very soon. Again thanks for all your help.

Opinions still accepted.
 
With your budget x1950 is clearly the better card and also only ATI cards can Fold at the time.

8800 is best buy at the moment but also costs, in couple weeks ATI gets its middle range cards out, if your not in a hurry, I suggest you wait. Like previously said, I dont think 8600 cards are the best bang for the buck so to speak.
 
Come on man.... you can't fold on the 8*** series cards, and the x1950 series fold really well, and they are great cards... Go for the x1950...
 
quick update, I just noticed in the hot deals forum that the egg has a sapphire x1950xt 256 for about $186 shipped. Just another option to consider :p
 
I guess I will go with the x1950xt :p, well tommorrow ati might launch its r600 tommorrow and maybe a price drop on all the other cards :D lets wait and see tommorrow.
 
oh yea btw the card will be in a matx case fyi.

I still want to get the 8600 since it is dx10 and fsx will be dx10 soon grr so hard to choose a decision. Well I have my ps3 folding already.

Does the x1950 folds much faster then a core 2 duo or even a quad core? If so then the x1950 will probibly be my final choice, thanks again.

edit- I have good news! I asked my dad "hey dad can you pay $80 for a really good dx10 graphic cardand I pay $200, fsx supports dx10 will soon?' 'he asked me a few more question about it and he was like sure :D" *hes a comp engineer fyi". But I have another question guys, will it fit in a ultra matx case? Thanks! btw - I am not spoiled.
 
Decided not to use matx for this build. So questions answered! Thanks guys. 8800gts 320mb is my choice.

sorry another question, the next build will be using a 3800+ x2. Will the 8800gts be bottlenecked by the 3800+ x2 (skt 939) ? Thanks.

Also Im still kind of confused about the dx10 stuff. Will I see a huge difference in fsx with a dx10 card than without a dx10 card when the dx10patch comes out for it? thanks
 
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