8600GT 3 Years Ago - What is the Nvidia Equivalent Now?

[JackHammer]

Okay 3 years ago I got a DELL PC with a 8600GT and today, it died. I am now looking for todays equivalent of a 8600GT 3 years ago, preferably Nvidia and something that will likely be comptabile, not completely sure of the motherboard, will update when I know.

£50 limit, £55 or 60 at max

[FalcoLombardi]

No fanboysim please. Anyway look at G210, [b]ATi[/b] 4350/4550, 9400 GT, and the 9500 GT.

[JackHammer]

[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;24963088]No fanboysim please. Anyway look at G210, [B]ATi[/B] 4350/4550, 9400 GT, and the 9500 GT.[/QUOTE]

[URL]http://www.ebuyer.com/product/222491[/URL]

[URL]http://www.ebuyer.com/product/174120[/URL]

Are those 2 good makes for the 9500GT and the G210?

[Reapaninja]

[url]http://www.ebuyer.com/product/181962[/url]

[FalcoLombardi]

[url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1004416[/url]

4650 HD
I think this is a little better than the 9500GT yet cheaper. Also, what do you do on your computer and what is it's resolution?

[editline]12:10PM[/editline]

[QUOTE=reapaninja;24963353][url]http://www.ebuyer.com/product/181962[/url][/QUOTE]

Or this. 4670s are pretty decent. I run it in my build, maxes everything besides Crysis and ARMA 2 on my 18.5 inch.

[JackHammer]

[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;24963361][URL]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1004416[/URL]

4650 HD
I think this is a little better than the 9500GT yet cheaper. Also, what do you do on your computer and what is it's resolution?

[editline]12:10PM[/editline]

Or this. 4670s are pretty decent. I run it in my build, maxes everything besides Crysis and ARMA 2 on my 18.5 inch.[/QUOTE]

Hows the performance for GTA4?

[FalcoLombardi]

What are the rest of your specs and the monitor resolution?

[Reapaninja]

[QUOTE=YWNJack;24963458]Hows the performance for GTA4?[/QUOTE]

GTA 4 is pretty CPU dependant, it would help if we knew the rest of your specs

[JackHammer]

[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;24963471]What are the rest of your specs and the monitor resolution?[/QUOTE]

AMD Athlon X2 5600+ 2.8Ghz
2GB Ram
1680x1050 (sometimes plugged into my 22" TV)

[Libertas]

GTA4 will not be friendly to your CPU and lack of RAM.

[JackHammer]

[QUOTE=Libertas;24963518]GTA4 will not be friendly to your CPU and lack of RAM.[/QUOTE]

So dual core and a clock speed of 2.8ghz isn't enough?

And I forgot to note, I have Windows 7 Home Premium and the ram is DDR2

[DaDillsta]

[QUOTE=YWNJack;24963549]So dual core and a clock speed of 2.8ghz isn't enough?

And I forgot to note, I have Windows 7 Home Premium and the ram is DDR2[/QUOTE]

Not so much. GTA IV is pretty CPU dependant, quadcore really helps to make the game run smoothly.

[FalcoLombardi]

Save up for a new build.

[JackHammer]

[QUOTE=DaDillsta;24963563]Not so much. GTA IV is pretty CPU dependant, quadcore really helps to make the game run smoothly.[/QUOTE]

Okay thanks, back to the subject.

One thing you have to remember, I THINK 8600GT is PCI not PCI-E, correct me if im wrong.

[Libertas]

PCI!?

Hell naw, PCI hasn't been used for ages, if anything there was an AGPx8 and a PCI-E version.

[SilverDragon619]

get a GeForce 9800GT

[Libertas]

So it could be AGP, in which case I think the ATI 3600 series is the highest it goes, don't know about Nvidia

[FalcoLombardi]

I would save up since you are beating a dead horse. I don't know how many times I have used that phrase in this section.

[JackHammer]

No it's definately PCI-E, so all cards listed in this thread should be okay right? I'm debating between 9500GT and 9800GT

What memory size would you recommend? 1GB or 512mb ( I obviously know 1GB is better, but I only want an opinion)

And has anyone got any more good ebuyer links for those cards or any alternatives?

[DaDillsta]

What resolution do you play games at?

[JackHammer]

[QUOTE=DaDillsta;24963753]What resolution do you play games at?[/QUOTE]

1680x1050

Taking note I currently have to run GTA4 on 800x600 to even play it (even though GTA4 isn't a main factor, I was just wondering whether any of these cards could run it well)

[Sackboy]

Your processor is a piece of crap get a new one

[FalcoLombardi]

I like how this faggot OP ignores ATi.

[editline]01:24PM[/editline]

[QUOTE=Sackboy;24964584]Your processor is a piece of crap get a new one[/QUOTE]

This. Get an AM3/AM2+/AM2 motherboard and reuse your RAM.

[pikzen]

[QUOTE=YWNJack;24963584]Okay thanks, back to the subject.

One thing you have to remember, I THINK 8600GT is PCI not PCI-E, correct me if im wrong.[/QUOTE]

8600GT is PCI-E x16, I have one just near me.

[JackHammer]

[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;24964659]I like how this faggot OP ignores ATi.

[editline]01:24PM[/editline]

This. Get an AM3/AM2+/AM2 motherboard and reuse your RAM.[/QUOTE]

I'm not ignoring ATI I've just been an nvidia person all my gaming life, maybe I should change, who knows

[FalcoLombardi]

[QUOTE=YWNJack;24963726]No it's definately PCI-E, so all cards listed in this thread should be okay right? I'm debating between 9500GT and 9800GT

What memory size would you recommend? 1GB or 512mb ( I obviously know 1GB is better, but I only want an opinion)

And has anyone got any more good ebuyer links for those cards or any alternatives?[/QUOTE]

Don't get 9800GT, get a 4850 it is around the same price I think. GTS 250 is also good, don't know about prices on the other side of the pond for it though.

[editline]01:28PM[/editline]

[QUOTE=YWNJack;24964730]I'm not ignoring ATI I've just been an nvidia person all my gaming life, maybe I should change, who knows[/QUOTE]

And why is nvidia superior? I've used only ATi and AMD my whole life (except for my Macbook), but I know that nvidia is good too. Heck next upgrade I might get a GTS 450 since it performs better than the 4850 series, which I have my eye on for a while.

[ADT]

GTS 450/GTX 460 are worth the money actually than ATI 5000 series graphic cards

[FalcoLombardi]

[QUOTE=ADT;24964780]GTS 450/GTX 460 are worth the money actually than ATI 5000 series graphic cards[/QUOTE]

I agree, and OP you won't be able to run GTA4 comfortably. You can get any video card you want but your CPU will hold it back.

[JackHammer]

[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;24964748]Don't get 9800GT, get a 4850 it is around the same price I think. GTS 250 is also good, don't know about prices on the other side of the pond for it though.

[editline]01:28PM[/editline]

And why is nvidia superior? I've used only ATi and AMD my whole life (except for my Macbook), but I know that nvidia is good too. Heck next upgrade I'm might get a GTS 450 since it performs better than the 4850 series, which I have my eye on for a while.[/QUOTE]

GTS 250 works out at £80, out of my budget unfortunately (since this wasn't a planned upgrade, it just fell convenient with my 8600GT breaking). 4850 is £70.

£60 at the max please.

THanks

[FalcoLombardi]

Ok, so 4670 or 9500 GT basically. 9800GT beats the 4670 so get it if you can. With this replacement you could probably play GTA4 at a slightly higher resolution because (stated many times before) CPU is holding you back. But then again, you could just save the new video card when you rebuild.

I vote 9800GT/4670.