Wants to get a new vidcard - Page 2

StatisticZ · 08-02-2007, 11:31 AM

I think it's worth it. I'm paying like 380 dollars to get a 640 mb 8800GTS cuz I figure it will last me a good 2-3 years. There's plenty of money to be made lol

Gator- · 08-02-2007, 03:47 PM

I run SLI (two) EVGA 8800 Ultra. Get only one and you won't be whining for a while.

Leandros · 08-02-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SirTiger

I run SLI (two) EVGA 8800 Ultra. Get only one and you won't be whining for a while.

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I also want to point out that AMD is supposedly releasing a "Pro" version of the HD 2900 which will cover the "mid-range" cards as well. I'm thinking the Pro version will probably be much less power-hungry and hopefully more efficient/cooler.

I think you'll have to wait for the 2950 series to get a less power hungry version as the 2900Pro will use the same R600 core as the 2900XT.

Ihmhi · 08-02-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SirTiger

I run SLI (two) EVGA 8800 Ultra. Get only one and you won't be whining for a while.

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Originally Posted by Ihmhi in First Post

If anyone suggests Dual 8800s, I will come to your house and bludgeon you with a heatsink.

Granted you did not technically suggest it, but mentioning them is enough. I will be seeing you soon. <_<

Joking. Sorta.

Nuk3m · 08-02-2007, 04:09 PM

do not at all use the ATi HD 2900

it is a waste of money.

sounds crazy but in a recent bench i cant rmemeber the article but the 1900's benched higher. the only benefit the 2900 has is it can support HDTV resolution and DX10

power / price ratio is too unbalanced.

Ihmhi · 08-02-2007, 05:44 PM

Crap, I had not even considered HD capability. /=

GhOsT · 08-02-2007, 05:51 PM

That only becomes a factor if you plan on hooking a HDTV up to your computer.

Ihmhi · 08-02-2007, 07:12 PM

Yeah, I know... I have a bit of OCD, so my brain goes wild with the possibilities. I know it is unlikely, but I am constantly plagued by "what if?" scenarios all the time.

Consequently, the resultant paranoid makes me an excellent defensive player in many games, especially TFC... ^.^'

I have caught many people with a grenade because I thought I might have maybe possibly heard a noise coming from a general direction.

Nuk3m · 08-02-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GhOsT

That only becomes a factor if you plan on hooking a HDTV up to your computer.

i didnt think of that.
anyways it seems the 2900 is leaning more towards media entertainment then gaming. hence the HD prefix. i love my 1900XTX. i plan on getting the crossfire 1900XT so i can have two gfx cards, but this wont be needed for ages to come.

GhOsT · 08-02-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuk3m

i didnt think of that.
anyways it seems the 2900 is leaning more towards media entertainment then gaming. hence the HD prefix. i love my 1900XTX. i plan on getting the crossfire 1900XT so i can have two gfx cards, but this wont be needed for ages to come.

But that's the thing. By the time a crossfire or SLI setup becomes "needed" there is usually a better single card solution out there which means less complexity, less heat, and less chances for stuff to go wrong.

StatisticZ · 08-02-2007, 08:23 PM

Honestly, I see no point in HD gaming, But I'm sure in a few years, shit maybe a few months there will be a game will worth spending all that money for HDTVs and shit.

zSilver_Fox · 08-02-2007, 08:50 PM

You can NOT futureproof your computer, especially not your card. If you buy now, in two months the prices will be amazingly lower and new technology out.

So buy a DX9 card, THEN wait for DX10 to actually be worth the money.

tu! · 08-02-2007, 09:06 PM

dx 10 is overrated...

an used 7900gt can be had for $140-150 CAD easy. or an used 1900xt/xtx for $180-200.

zSilver_Fox · 08-02-2007, 09:26 PM

OMFG LRN 2 SPK ENGLI$H! IT'S "A"! NOT "AN!" WHEN THE FIRST SYLLABLE IS PRONOUNCED WITHOUT A VOWEL!

But anyway, Tu is right. You can ge a used high level card for nice and cheap.

Leandros · 08-02-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuk3m

i didnt think of that.
anyways it seems the 2900 is leaning more towards media entertainment then gaming. hence the HD prefix. i love my 1900XTX. i plan on getting the crossfire 1900XT so i can have two gfx cards, but this wont be needed for ages to come.

The HD prefix comes from the hype around HD. Nothing else.

Zencheetah · 08-03-2007, 01:45 AM

Just get an 8800 gts for 200 dollars, problem solved.. Great video card with dx10, it's what I have.

I think newegg may have a sale on them, it usually does.. or try Tigerdirect.com

tu! · 08-03-2007, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Zencheetah

Just get an 8800 gts for 200 dollars, problem solved.. Great video card with dx10, it's what I have.

I think newegg may have a sale on them, it usually does.. or try Tigerdirect.com

8800gts for $200? i don't think so.

StatisticZ · 08-03-2007, 01:58 AM

It's a good 380 on newegg for the 8800 GTS.

Leandros · 08-03-2007, 02:29 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE

StatisticZ · 08-03-2007, 03:02 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130071 <- is what I'm getting.

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zSilver_Fox IRL Combat Medic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ethanol Land Class/Position: D Medic Gametype: Conca Jumping Affiliations: ^iv Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	OMFG LRN 2 SPK ENGLI$H! IT'S "A"! NOT "AN!" WHEN THE FIRST SYLLABLE IS PRONOUNCED WITHOUT A VOWEL! But anyway, Tu is right. You can ge a used high level card for nice and cheap. __________________ I have a nasopharyngeal and webcam... First infraction! Flaming!

08-02-2007, 11:31 AM	#21
StatisticZ My title is... Custom. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tri-State Area Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I think it's worth it. I'm paying like 380 dollars to get a 640 mb 8800GTS cuz I figure it will last me a good 2-3 years. There's plenty of money to be made lol

08-02-2007, 04:09 PM	#25
Nuk3m Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA! Class/Position: Scout / Offense Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: :e0: Founder Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	do not at all use the ATi HD 2900 it is a waste of money. sounds crazy but in a recent bench i cant rmemeber the article but the 1900's benched higher. the only benefit the 2900 has is it can support HDTV resolution and DX10 power / price ratio is too unbalanced.

08-02-2007, 05:51 PM	#27
GhOsT Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	That only becomes a factor if you plan on hooking a HDTV up to your computer.

08-02-2007, 08:23 PM	#31
StatisticZ My title is... Custom. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tri-State Area Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Honestly, I see no point in HD gaming, But I'm sure in a few years, shit maybe a few months there will be a game will worth spending all that money for HDTVs and shit.

08-02-2007, 09:06 PM	#33
tu! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	dx 10 is overrated... an used 7900gt can be had for $140-150 CAD easy. or an used 1900xt/xtx for $180-200.

08-03-2007, 01:45 AM	#36
Zencheetah Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Just get an 8800 gts for 200 dollars, problem solved.. Great video card with dx10, it's what I have. I think newegg may have a sale on them, it usually does.. or try Tigerdirect.com

08-03-2007, 01:58 AM	#38
StatisticZ My title is... Custom. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tri-State Area Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	It's a good 380 on newegg for the 8800 GTS.

08-03-2007, 02:29 AM	#39
Leandros Cool Cat Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dutchelandae Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE

08-03-2007, 03:02 AM	#40
StatisticZ My title is... Custom. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tri-State Area Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130071 <- is what I'm getting.

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