So, my 8800gt died today.
I need to get a new card now. (Fuck)
Is this GTX285 good? Is it compatible with my Q6600/nforce 780i mobo/650w PSU
[url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0311194[/url]
Yes
It isn't worth it. For $10 more you can get the 4870X2, which is much better : [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150349[/url]
or a gtx 280 for much less and only a small performance difference.
[QUOTE=n00bmuffin;16539370]It isn't worth it. For $10 more you can get the 4870X2, which is much better : [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150349[/url]
or a gtx 280 for much less and only a small performance difference.[/QUOTE]
^
huh, can't find any 280s on newegg
a 275 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500108[/url] might be worth considering
So something like this?
[url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0314490[/url]
I have to buy from that store, because I have no access to buying things online atm, and they don't seem to have the 4870X2
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also, I am looking at my PSU, and it has the +12v, but what am I looking for on it for the (40A) specification?
[editline]09:56AM[/editline]
this is my PSU
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171023[/url]
Graphics cards need power from the 12V rail, which is measured in amperage. In the specifications of a PSU, look for 12v@40a, probably a single-rail. This one will work for ya, [url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0273361[/url]
If you get an OC card, get better cooling!
What about something like these?
[url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0305408[/url]
[url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0273361[/url]
[QUOTE=ketchup;16539453]So something like this?
[url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0314490[/url]
I have to buy from that store, because I have no access to buying things online atm, and they don't seem to have the 4870X2
[editline]09:52AM[/editline]
also, I am looking at my PSU, and it has the +12v, but what am I looking for on it for the (40A) specification?
[editline]09:56AM[/editline]
this is my PSU
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171023[/url][/QUOTE]
pre-overclocked cards are overpriced for something you could do yourself by changing a few sliders in a program. that site doesn't seem to have a non-OC 280, so I'd go with this 275 [url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0309682[/url]
[QUOTE=reapaninja;16539782]pre-overclocked cards are overpriced for something you could do yourself by changing a few sliders in a program. that site doesn't seem to have a non-OC 280, so I'd go with this 275 [url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0309682[/url][/QUOTE]
Okay, let's say in Garry's Mod, how much of an fps difference would it be with 2gb of ddr2 ram and a 2.4ghz q6600?
[editline]10:18AM[/editline]
between the 275 and 280
depends on the resolution, but most likely not enough to be worth the extra cost
with an 8800GT chances are you're on 1680x1050 or lower in which case I'd say go for the 275 because you don't need any more power than that
okay.. the description on the 275 bothers me. is it one of those cards that are made more for 3ds max and that type of thing?
[quote]The GeForce GTX 275 GPU with CUDA™ technology not only provides astonishing gaming performance, but it also delivers incredible GPU computing performance for everything from video transcoding to video and photo editing. Whether it's transcoding (converting) HD videos in minutes to your portable video player using Badaboom, helping discover a cure for cancer via folding@home, or rapidly editing digital photos using Adobe CS4, the GeForce GTX 275 GPU does it all with outstanding performance. [/quote]
[url]http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-2009/Fallout-3,1172.html[/url]
Fallout 3, high graphics and a big res, 1.1FPS difference, and above 60 you're not going to see any difference anyway
1680x1050 btw
that's just an advert type thing for CUDA which you most likely won't afect you
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yeah I'd go for the 275 then
more than enough and it'll last you
okay.. i think i will do that, thanks for the help
on my way out the door
[QUOTE=ketchup;16540013]okay.. i think i will do that, thanks for the help
on my way out the door[/QUOTE]
Is it under warrenty? If not, damn I would love to be able to just go to a store, and buy a fancy new card.
Ati 4890?
go for 4870 X2, i'd say. got my yesterday and its performing like a dream
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[QUOTE=n00bmuffin;16539370]It isn't worth it. For $10 more you can get the 4870X2, which is much better : [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150349[/url]
or a gtx 280 for much less and only a small performance difference.[/QUOTE]
listen to this person.
nvidia isn't really worth it in the high range, except for [i]maybe[/i], [i]MAYBE[/i], the gtx 295.
[QUOTE=thf;16563519]go for 4870 X2, i'd say. got my yesterday and its performing like a dream[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=limulus54;16580900]listen to this person.
nvidia isn't really worth it in the high range, except for [i]maybe[/i], [i]MAYBE[/i], the gtx 295.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=ketchup;16539453]So something like this?
[url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0314490[/url]
I have to buy from that store, because I have no access to buying things online atm, and they don't seem to have the 4870X2[/QUOTE]
.
[QUOTE=limulus54;16580900]listen to this person.
nvidia isn't really worth it in the high range, except for [i]maybe[/i], [i]MAYBE[/i], the gtx 295.[/QUOTE]
no
The gtx 295 is only a tiny amount better than the 4870X2 but $150+ more.
[editline]11:05AM[/editline]
The GTX 275/280 are worth it though
[QUOTE=n00bmuffin;16581085]no
The gtx 295 is only a tiny amount better than the 4870X2 but $150+ more.
[editline]11:05AM[/editline]
The GTX 275/280 are worth it though[/QUOTE]
thats why the maybe's.
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