Replacing my 8800GT, no idea what's best. - Hardware & Software

I haven't really looked at graphics cards since i purchased it, so I'm completely clueless about what's good right now. Should I buy a card now, or wait if anything is coming out in the near future? PSU is 650w, if that's an issue. Price range would probably be $350 or less.

What exact model is your PSU [editline]12:01AM[/editline] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102857&cm_re=5850-_-14-102-857-_-Product[/url] If the PSU is good enough

It's a Cooler Master Realpower Pro 650w

5850 looks to be the best choice

8800 GT still rocks man.

Yes your PSU is fine for the 5850, get that.

Will the Nvidia 300s, or AMDs next line of cards be coming out soon enough to matter, or should I go ahead and get the 5850 now?

[QUOTE=laserpanda;18229918]Will the Nvidia 300s, or AMDs next line of cards be coming out soon enough to matter, or should I go ahead and get the 5850 now?[/QUOTE] Get the 5850, you can crossfire another one at a later date. [editline]12:11AM[/editline] duz ur mobo sprt crsfire

[QUOTE=CombineGuru;18229937]Get the 5850, you can crossfire another one at a later date. [editline]12:11AM[/editline] duz ur mobo sprt crsfire[/QUOTE] I'm replacing it as well, a portable MicroATX PC isn't worth it when you only move it once or twice a month. I'm still a bit worried that the 300 series will come out this year, and either be a much better choice, or drive the 5850's price down.

depends how long you're willing to wait really also if it's a "portable" case, check it's big enough to hold a 5850

Case size isn't a problem, I have a giant case I can move it to. portable case (to the right of the monitor) [img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3846698533_ed654979c0_m.jpg[/img] not portable case [IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/3852612645_5f80a86bce_m.jpg[/IMG]

Not portable case is fucking massive. That or everything else is tiny. [editline]04:44AM[/editline] Can I have it?

It looks like a safe.

I would wait for the 300 nvidia series. Also if you are in a hurry Ati's 5850 is an awesome choice! If you want to stick with nvidia buy a GTX280 or 275. But I recommend the 5850

[QUOTE=Stathis;18236338]I would wait for the 300 nvidia series. Also if you are in a hurry Ati's 5850 is an awesome choice! If you want to stick with nvidia buy a GTX280 or 275. But I recommend the 5850[/QUOTE] hahha who would want to stick with nvidia

[QUOTE=CombineGuru;18236442]hahha who would want to stick with nvidia[/QUOTE] hahah omg wut dat nvidia suck homo lolol ati cool lolol

[QUOTE=Stathis;18236829]hahah omg wut dat nvidia suck homo lolol ati cool lolol[/QUOTE] well they do have the better + cheaper cards

[QUOTE=CombineGuru;18238840]well they do have the better + cheaper cards[/QUOTE] Every gap between card releases oozes out idiots that think the war is over and their brand has successfully curb stomped the competitor. After a few years you'll realize that fanboyism is pretty pointless. It's expected to be attached to your first few big purchases or gifts but after a while most people grow out of feeling the need to defend their purchases. As far as the OP goes, I say wait as long as you possibly can because it's always best, no matter what brand, lower prices and possibly faster hardware. The 5850 would be your best choice if you had to buy a card right now, but if you can wait then do so.

[QUOTE=CombineGuru;18238840]well they do have the better + cheaper cards[/QUOTE] right now I'm starting to think the price difference is worth it to see fantards like you have a spack about it

[QUOTE=Ajacks;18239801] As far as the OP goes, I say wait as long as you possibly can because it's always best, no matter what brand, lower prices and possibly faster hardware. The 5850 would be your best choice if you had to buy a card right now, but if you can wait then do so.[/QUOTE] Sounds like good advice, I'll try to wait until Christmas to see if prices have dropped/new cards have come out/I have more money.

[QUOTE=laserpanda;18250758]Sounds like good advice, I'll try to wait until Christmas to see if prices have dropped/new cards have come out/I have more money.[/QUOTE] Exactly what Im doing.

Have alook at a GTX 280 or a 5Series from ATi. Just makesure your CPU ant gonna bottle neck it.

Op what are the rest of your specs. Also the gtx 300 series got delayed again. Supposedly for availability you should expect march.

Assuming I get the 5850, and a AMD Phenom II 955, any reccomendations for a good reliable motherboard that's not too expensive?

Why on earth would you replace an 8800GT? it's still capable of playing the newest games on high settings. I have the phenom II x4 955 and it's good though, so I'd go for that. I have this. [url]http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160850[/url]

[QUOTE=Jallen;18279901]Why on earth would you replace an 8800GT? it's still capable of playing the newest games on high settings. I have the phenom II x4 955 and it's good though, so I'd go for that. I have this. [url]http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160850[/url][/QUOTE] I know rite. Id save the money untill the next big gpu release from nvidia/ati which should be right around the corner.

ATI released a new series of cards two months ago, where have you been?

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;18300771]ATI released a new series of cards two months ago, where have you been?[/QUOTE] Obviously in a coma.

I'm very curious as to why Nvidia doesn't release the 300 series for Christmas. If you ask me that's probably the smartest time to release any product.

[QUOTE=ghostofme;18304606]I'm very curious as to why Nvidia doesn't release the 300 series for Christmas. If you ask me that's probably the smartest time to release any product.[/QUOTE] Cause it won't be ready.