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X800XL upgrade question
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Limp Gawd
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no.
sabregen
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nope, definate downgrade
AltTabbins
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Still not enough to merit an upgrade. I would look at the x1900 series.
defaultluser
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Yeah, the x1600 series is no upgrade for you.
Really, I have to ask this: why is it I'm constantly seeing people with (formerly) upper midrange cards trying to upgrade them for entry-level prices?
SIMPLE FORMULA for upgrading midrange / high-end cards:
If you want to upgrade within one year, pony up and spend more, or your upgrade is worthless.
If you want to upgrade within two years, you need to spend around the same as you did on your last card to really see an improvement.
If you want to upgrade within 3 years, you can step down $100-150. Right this moment, you are here, and your x800 XL was around $250 at release, so you should target a card in the $150 range.
The only time you can drop down to bargain basement and still get an appreciable upgrade is is you wait four years. For example, a current owner of a 9600 XT would be very happy to receive an x1650 Pro, but that about draws the line.
Really, I have to ask this: why is it I'm constantly seeing people with (formerly) upper midrange cards trying to upgrade them for entry-level prices?
SIMPLE FORMULA for upgrading midrange / high-end cards:
If you want to upgrade within one year, pony up and spend more, or your upgrade is worthless.
If you want to upgrade within two years, you need to spend around the same as you did on your last card to really see an improvement.
If you want to upgrade within 3 years, you can step down $100-150. Right this moment, you are here, and your x800 XL was around $250 at release, so you should target a card in the $150 range.
The only time you can drop down to bargain basement and still get an appreciable upgrade is is you wait four years. For example, a current owner of a 9600 XT would be very happy to receive an x1650 Pro, but that about draws the line.