(HORSEPORN) Pick me out a Video Card

Hawk Eye · 12-19-2009, 11:29 PM

Alright- so I'm looking around for a cheap, replacement video card that will help me stave off upgrading my entire PC for another year or so (hopefully).

But at the same time, I need a few requirements met:

Ability to Dual Screen (got too used to it to go back now)
Pixel Shader 3+ (Seriously.. I've been running on 2. This is my main reason to upgrade. It seems without PS3 I can't play quite a few games that are out)
Cheap?

Any chance you guys can help me out? I'm going to be checking out local stores today or tomorrow, and will post anything I find there for your input.

<3 Thanks

SizeableSSonic · 12-20-2009, 04:37 PM

XFX 5770.

XFX 9800GT.

EquilibriuM · 12-20-2009, 08:03 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150316

GenghisTron · 12-20-2009, 08:13 PM

wtf i was expecting horse porn

EquilibriuM · 12-20-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenghisTron

wtf i was expecting horse porn

You are the horseporn.

Hawk Eye · 12-20-2009, 09:48 PM

Thanks guys- I think I'm going to pickup the 9800GT (w/o CoD4).

And no Genghis, no horse porn.

GenghisTron · 12-20-2009, 10:18 PM

EquilibriuM · 12-20-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk Eye

Thanks guys- I think I'm going to pickup the 9800GT (w/o CoD4).

And no Genghis, no horse porn.

Why not the game is free. I'm gussing you already have it, but if you look a bit more on newegg might find same card but by EVGA with a diffrent game.

Hawk Eye · 12-21-2009, 02:06 AM

Actually, it's 10 bucks. :P

(Sizeable's second link is the same card, minus the game)

Mooga · 12-21-2009, 04:35 PM

I have a 9800GTX/GTX+ myself and it runs like a charm. It looks like the 9800GT only requires 1 6-pin connecter for power which makes your life easier. My card requires 2... Not a big deal, but that's a lot of power for a video card.

Also note, once you go up to the $130+ range you get into the GTS 250 and such: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130513

I would probably recommended one of the big names for a GPU... newegg carries a lot of unknown brands...

Ronzui · 12-21-2009, 07:33 PM

The 8800gt was so popular. U see a lot of peeps spinning them off on local sales like craigslist and such really cheap 50 60 bux. I upgraded to a 285 and now have two of them laying around, gonna build a sli rig to sell.

reaper18 · 12-22-2009, 04:28 PM

ive been thinking about getting this one:
EVGA GeForce 9800 GT Video Card - 1024MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, (2) Dual Link DVI, HDTV, VGA Support

KubeDawg · 12-22-2009, 10:32 PM

Reaper, here's another that's cheaper after rebate that also has an HDMI connector instead of the 2nd DVI connector:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-286-_-Product

reaper18 · 12-24-2009, 08:11 PM

i can do hdmi with dvi
id rather spend the extra money on a more decent card, its worth it

Bridget · 12-24-2009, 09:39 PM

EVGA has a terrible support team. Enjoy~

reaper18 · 12-27-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bridget

EVGA has a terrible support team. Enjoy~

Terrible as in theyre all foreign and retarded?

Or terrible as in theyre all retarded?

Bridget · 12-28-2009, 12:27 AM

I talked them via email. Their support team takes turns replying to each new message you send, so you are constantly getting the same instructions copy and pasted word for word from someone else every other message or you have to constantly reply to posts where the new person took no time to read the previous messages and wants you to explain the situation to him or her, which is odd because they will no longer be on your support ticket once you reply to their fucking questions.

It takes up to a day or two to get a reply between messages. They like to pin everything on your computer or another element of your computer so they don't look bad. This one guy asked for my power supply status, and when I told him I was getting 11.82v on the 12v rail, he acted all worried: "Hm, that does worry me. I believe it may be the power supply." but then when we ruled that out, it was another excuse: "Hm, I firmly believe it is your memory. Can you do a memory test?" then I did that and it came out fine. "Hm, that's odd. I just don't know. Why don't you call us?"

Yeah, I can hardly stand them in text. I definitely want to hear them drone on vocally. Yeah right. I told them "Oh, well, it seems this card came damaged on arrival. Unfortunately, I can't ship it back because that means I will be without a computer, which I use for work/study. What could I possibly do?" and they just replied with "I'm sorry but it appears we can't do anything. You must apply for a RMA." so I checked on how to do that. You have to ship the product back on your dime, then wait three days tops for them to inspect the hardware, then up to 14 business days for a replacement — which everyone claims are 'refurbished' — because they go with the least expensive method of shipping regardless of what shipping method you go with.

Just have a read through their members support forums. There are complaints everywhere from people receiving visually refurbished products, damaged replacements, doa's after doa's, even people who have spent $100-300 on shipping just trying to get a product that works. The support team knows nothing, they treat you like you know nothing while they ironically know nothing. s'ridiculous!

TERRIBLE AS IN FUCKING TERRIBLE.

Mooga · 12-28-2009, 02:40 PM

idk... it took XFX 2 months to convince them that I had a mad graphics card. Several videos and screenshots later, they kept blaming Vista. They are brain-dead.

I've called EVGA tech suport multiple times and they are AMAZING. Infact, I've called them when I've had problems with other hardware because they actually know how to fix things!

Bridget · 12-29-2009, 08:59 AM

It must have been my luck (or lack thereof).

12-19-2009, 11:29 PM	#1
Hawk Eye Who the fuck is this guy? D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: O Preferred Gametype: AvD Affiliations: [AE] Asseaters Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Pick me out a Video Card Alright- so I'm looking around for a cheap, replacement video card that will help me stave off upgrading my entire PC for another year or so (hopefully). But at the same time, I need a few requirements met: Ability to Dual Screen (got too used to it to go back now) Pixel Shader 3+ (Seriously.. I've been running on 2. This is my main reason to upgrade. It seems without PS3 I can't play quite a few games that are out) Cheap? Any chance you guys can help me out? I'm going to be checking out local stores today or tomorrow, and will post anything I find there for your input. <3 Thanks

12-20-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
SizeableSSonic Joystick Junkie D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I know where YOU live! Class/Position: Engineer or Sniper Gametype: CTF Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	XFX 5770. XFX 9800GT. __________________ I like chocolate milk.

12-20-2009, 08:13 PM	#4
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	wtf i was expecting horse porn __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

12-20-2009, 10:18 PM	#7
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	__________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

12-21-2009, 04:35 PM	#10
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I have a 9800GTX/GTX+ myself and it runs like a charm. It looks like the 9800GT only requires 1 6-pin connecter for power which makes your life easier. My card requires 2... Not a big deal, but that's a lot of power for a video card. Also note, once you go up to the $130+ range you get into the GTS 250 and such: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130513 I would probably recommended one of the big names for a GPU... newegg carries a lot of unknown brands... __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

12-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#3
EquilibriuM G9- D&A Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Class/Position: D Solly,Engy Gametype: ALL Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150316

12-20-2009, 09:48 PM	#6
Hawk Eye Who the fuck is this guy? D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: O Preferred Gametype: AvD Affiliations: [AE] Asseaters Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Thanks guys- I think I'm going to pickup the 9800GT (w/o CoD4). And no Genghis, no horse porn.

12-21-2009, 02:06 AM	#9
Hawk Eye Who the fuck is this guy? D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: O Preferred Gametype: AvD Affiliations: [AE] Asseaters Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Actually, it's 10 bucks. :P (Sizeable's second link is the same card, minus the game)

12-21-2009, 07:33 PM	#11
Ronzui Join Date: Sep 2008 Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	The 8800gt was so popular. U see a lot of peeps spinning them off on local sales like craigslist and such really cheap 50 60 bux. I upgraded to a 285 and now have two of them laying around, gonna build a sli rig to sell.

12-22-2009, 04:28 PM	#12
reaper18 sKeeD D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Class/Position: Scout, Demo, Solly Gametype: Any Posts Rated Helpful 21 Times	ive been thinking about getting this one: EVGA GeForce 9800 GT Video Card - 1024MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, (2) Dual Link DVI, HDTV, VGA Support Last edited by reaper18; 12-22-2009 at 04:29 PM.

12-22-2009, 10:32 PM	#13
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	Reaper, here's another that's cheaper after rebate that also has an HDMI connector instead of the 2nd DVI connector: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-286-_-Product __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

12-24-2009, 08:11 PM	#14
reaper18 sKeeD D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Class/Position: Scout, Demo, Solly Gametype: Any Posts Rated Helpful 21 Times	i can do hdmi with dvi id rather spend the extra money on a more decent card, its worth it

12-24-2009, 09:39 PM	#15
Bridget Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Class/Position: Soldier Gametype: AVD Affiliations: TALOS Posts Rated Helpful 5 Times	EVGA has a terrible support team. Enjoy~

12-28-2009, 12:27 AM	#17
Bridget Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Class/Position: Soldier Gametype: AVD Affiliations: TALOS Posts Rated Helpful 5 Times	I talked them via email. Their support team takes turns replying to each new message you send, so you are constantly getting the same instructions copy and pasted word for word from someone else every other message or you have to constantly reply to posts where the new person took no time to read the previous messages and wants you to explain the situation to him or her, which is odd because they will no longer be on your support ticket once you reply to their fucking questions. It takes up to a day or two to get a reply between messages. They like to pin everything on your computer or another element of your computer so they don't look bad. This one guy asked for my power supply status, and when I told him I was getting 11.82v on the 12v rail, he acted all worried: "Hm, that does worry me. I believe it may be the power supply." but then when we ruled that out, it was another excuse: "Hm, I firmly believe it is your memory. Can you do a memory test?" then I did that and it came out fine. "Hm, that's odd. I just don't know. Why don't you call us?" Yeah, I can hardly stand them in text. I definitely want to hear them drone on vocally. Yeah right. I told them "Oh, well, it seems this card came damaged on arrival. Unfortunately, I can't ship it back because that means I will be without a computer, which I use for work/study. What could I possibly do?" and they just replied with "I'm sorry but it appears we can't do anything. You must apply for a RMA." so I checked on how to do that. You have to ship the product back on your dime, then wait three days tops for them to inspect the hardware, then up to 14 business days for a replacement — which everyone claims are 'refurbished' — because they go with the least expensive method of shipping regardless of what shipping method you go with. Just have a read through their members support forums. There are complaints everywhere from people receiving visually refurbished products, damaged replacements, doa's after doa's, even people who have spent $100-300 on shipping just trying to get a product that works. The support team knows nothing, they treat you like you know nothing while they ironically know nothing. s'ridiculous! TERRIBLE AS IN *FUCKING TERRIBLE*.

12-28-2009, 02:40 PM	#18
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	idk... it took XFX 2 months to convince them that I had a mad graphics card. Several videos and screenshots later, they kept blaming Vista. They are brain-dead. I've called EVGA tech suport multiple times and they are AMAZING. Infact, I've called them when I've had problems with other hardware because they actually know how to fix things! __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

12-29-2009, 08:59 AM	#19
Bridget Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Class/Position: Soldier Gametype: AVD Affiliations: TALOS Posts Rated Helpful 5 Times	It must have been my luck (or lack thereof).

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