[QUOTE=GiGaBiTe;17696260]The 9800 series uses the same core as the 8800GT, he wouldn't see much of a benefit and it would be a waste of money.[/QUOTE]
Pfft I went from a 8800GT to a 9800GT and had a 100 FPS increase yeah right not much of a benefit
[QUOTE=FFStudios;17698031]Pfft I went from a 8800GT to a 9800GT and had a 100 FPS increase yeah right not much of a benefit[/QUOTE]
...why can I not tell if you're joking or not
brb buying new batteries for sarcasm detector
[QUOTE=TheMadness;17698103]...why can I not tell if you're joking or not
brb buying new batteries for sarcasm detector[/QUOTE]
it was sarcasm haha
[QUOTE=Latias;17665595]Remember that the Source engine gets like three times more performance running an ATI card than an nvidia card[/QUOTE]
This is bullshit. Back when I had a piss computer and a 7300GT, I could run most source games on high settings, at a modest resolution.
Got a X1950pro, while it ran at "better FPS" (it is a more powerful card obviously) I suddenly had tons of memory buffering going on - lots of stutters in the source engine (and only in the source engine). Didn't get the problem with my 7300GT, and it had the same video memory too.
[QUOTE=Latias;17665595]Remember that the Source engine gets like three times more performance running an ATI card than an nvidia card[/QUOTE]
false, source is actually pretty brand neutral
I have the 8800 ultra from nvidia, it's beast.
Runs all games I own on ultra high.
Well I need a bit of help. I need more then just a graphics card now. Seeing that this old one has about...250watts power supply, most graphic cards will blow up my pc.
So this is what I wanted to get:
[url]http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4465483&CatId=1079[/url]
Compusa is nearby so I was just going to use them, not bad :/
Other things:
(ram) [url]http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4664179&CatId=1554[/url]
(Graphics card) [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143149&Tpk=bfg%20geforce%209800%20gtx[/url]
(Hard Drive) [url]http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138742&Sku=TSD-1500AS[/url]
(processor) [url]http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4924304&Sku=A79-0245[/url]
I find that Source does run really well on ATi Cards, but perhaps I'm just biased.
Also - wait a little, ATi 4890'll be cheap soon! The 5000 series will kill its price
[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;17644133]No, he should go with whatever card is best for his budget.[/QUOTE]
ATI might be a better choice now...
[url]http://www.semiaccurate.com/2009/10/06/nvidia-kills-gtx285-gtx275-gtx260-abandons-mid-and-high-end-market/[/url]
[editline]05:23PM[/editline]
[QUOTE=Juggernog;17690782]I'd usually go for a 4870 - which I am going for on my new PC that I will build. It's cheap, easy and performance wise- it's excellent compared to Nviida[/QUOTE]
I've got an HD 4850 512MB with no overclocking and it really does fly in Source games (1280x1024, vsync @ 60Hz, 16xAF, 8xAA, full detail in Orangebox/TF2).
Excellent card and cheap as chips.
The 3850x2 is going really cheap right now and is on par with a 4850
[QUOTE=GiGaBiTe;17651619]A 4770 can nearly match a 4850 and uses less power. I'd suggest a 4770 if it's cheaper.[/QUOTE]
This is the best idea for someone with an older computer.
edit:
[QUOTE=Daltacentauri;17724768]Well I need a bit of help. I need more then just a graphics card now. Seeing that this old one has about...250watts power supply, most graphic cards will blow up my pc.
So this is what I wanted to get:
[url]http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4465483&CatId=1079[/url]
Compusa is nearby so I was just going to use them, not bad :/
Other things:
(ram) [url]http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4664179&CatId=1554[/url]
(Graphics card) [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143149&Tpk=bfg%20geforce%209800%20gtx[/url]
(Hard Drive) [url]http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138742&Sku=TSD-1500AS[/url]
(processor) [url]http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4924304&Sku=A79-0245[/url][/QUOTE]
Sounds like you're basically buying a new computer. If that's the case, then you'll want to start with a better vidcard than a 9XXX series. A 9XXX series or ATI equivalent only makes sense in an upgrade situation.
[QUOTE=UberMensch;17725550]ATI might be a better choice now...
[url]http://www.semiaccurate.com/2009/10/06/nvidia-kills-gtx285-gtx275-gtx260-abandons-mid-and-high-end-market/[/url][/QUOTE]
oh come on
I thought a mod at least would be able to read a fucking thread...
it's fake, made up by a well known ATi fanboy who regularly spews complete bullshit to try and slander nVidia
[editline]07:19PM[/editline]
I mean look at the name of the fucking site
[QUOTE=TheMadness;17726911]oh come on
I thought a mod at least would be able to read a fucking thread...
it's fake, made up by a well known ATi fanboy who regularly spews complete bullshit to try and slander nVidia
[editline]07:19PM[/editline]
I mean look at the name of the fucking site[/QUOTE]
Oh, remember that article that says Nvidia faked the Fermi boards? It's on that site also.
Yea, I'm gonna stay with the 9800.
Because here's why; I stated before I'm not a huge gamer, I've been using a 6150 for 4 years now...I just need a new one to play the orange box, and make videos and such. I'm not the hugest gamer. Hell, I'd get a card in the 7, 8 series.
Actually, the 8 series has hd correct?
This is probably the best bang for your buck.
Recertified EVGA GTX 260 896MB - $139.99
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130482[/url]
You also get a free game if you register it with evga :D
[editline]12:22PM[/editline]
[QUOTE=Daltacentauri;17739447]Yea, I'm gonna stay with the 9800.
Because here's why; I stated before I'm not a huge gamer, I've been using a 6150 for 4 years now...I just need a new one to play the orange box, and make videos and such. I'm not the hugest gamer. Hell, I'd get a card in the 7, 8 series.
Actually, the 8 series has hd correct?[/QUOTE]
A little more $ gets you the 260
I'll need two things before I can get that.
Also, it takes up 2 express slots?
[QUOTE=Daltacentauri;17739447]Yea, I'm gonna stay with the 9800.
Because here's why; I stated before I'm not a huge gamer, I've been using a 6150 for 4 years now...I just need a new one to play the orange box, and make videos and such. I'm not the hugest gamer. Hell, I'd get a card in the 7, 8 series.
Actually, the 8 series has hd correct?[/QUOTE]
What do you mean with "has hd"? My really old 6600GT can output HD (720p) and even Full-HD (1080p).
"NVIDIA PureVideo™ HD2 technology provides unsurpassed Blu-ray and HD DVD movie picture quality"
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