Graphics Card upgrade - Hardware & Software

[QUOTE=Marler;18944497]Current Specs: RAM: 4096MB (4GB) Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7300 @ 2.66GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.7GHz (going to overclock very soon!) Motherboard: GA-EP35-DS3L PSU: 1000W (1KW) Case: NZXT Tempest Current GPU: Nvidia 9800GT Will this run on 1920 x 1080 or is it essential to upgrade the card?[/QUOTE] Will what run on 1920 x 1080?

[QUOTE=Cabbalistic;18770813]Saw this in a thread with the GTX 285 Vs the ATI 5850. Hope it helps Having a GTX 295, 5870, 2x 275 in both single and sli configs, it's obvious to me that it (5850) just not worth it (over the 285). People look at reviews and opinions from different owners to them they think new tech is the way to go. However it isn't so. In reality when you're actually using these card there are various advantages/disadvantages to each of them. With that in mind the GTX 285 (I would say 275 is best) is what people should buy instead of the 5850. I've been reading reviews in many different websites. Even though the 5850 pulls away in the majority of the review sites (by 0-10fps), a lot of review sites are biased and are not accurate. (Some say one card is faster in one test, where as the other site says it's slower.) If the prices were the same (say each were 300 usd), then go for the 5850. Even then I'd recommend you making an informed decision based on your budget and needs, instead of (no offense) fan boys voicing their opinion. And no offense, but I see most of the people here do not have the new 5800 cards on their sig rigs. Some basic reasons why GTX 285/275 (nvidia) is best: - better driver support - better tweaking ability - nvidia makes the game look better (noticeably better) - GTX 285 has better scaling in Sli - 5800's has worse AA selection in some games - in particle heavy games, the 5870 lags and chugs (thus I assume 5850 would as well) - 5800's run hotter, and louder - it's easier to find a 285/275, for much less than 5850s Just know that you'll be spending a premium on the 5850 that doesn't match the value given back by the improvement in performance. Source: [url]http://www.overclock.net/graphics-cards-general/616255-get-xmas-gtx285-ati-5850-a-2.html[/url][/QUOTE] Is there any truth to this? I know you're all calling him a retard, but I just bought a 5850 over a 285 and I hope I made the right choice. Could anyone without, going "don't worry", tell me why I made the right choice.

[QUOTE=Shanto;18945096]Is there any truth to this? I know you're all calling him a retard, but I just bought a 5850 over a 285 and I hope I made the right choice. Could anyone without, going "don't worry", tell me why I made the right choice.[/QUOTE] You made the right choice. That guy posted shit.

[QUOTE=ghostofme;18944946]Will what run on 1920 x 1080?[/QUOTE] my setup that's why all the information is there

[QUOTE=Marler;18968528]my setup that's why all the information is there[/QUOTE] What are you trying to run at that res.

it's running fine at the moment as screen came today, but I'm going to upgrade card in the new year probably a 4850 when they have them in stock