Question - Is it worth the upgrade

Datagg · Dec 10, 2006, 04:27 AM

i just got myself a GA-M59SL-SM Mobo running a AM2 X2 4200.....

Now im itchin for a new card, yet undecided if it is worth the upgrade.

I have right now a 6800GT and am looking at the GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH

In your opinion, worth the upgrade?

thanks

Dowaco · Dec 10, 2006, 04:40 AM

Here is a review of the 7600GT from summer '06. The closest comparator to your card is the 6800GS. http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2812 You should see a 20-50% increase in framerates in newer games. I would say its worth it, and you get a free game (Civ IV) worth $50

Datagg · Dec 10, 2006, 04:53 AM

Thank you for the reply..... That 7900GT looks good laso..yet this new rig i just slapped together put me back some. Plus theaction pack I bought from MS and vista due with first January edition, im well, kinda tapped out.....

Yet unless someone can convince me that an upgrade isnt worth it..... or that the 7600 isnt worth it either, id love to hear your thoughts....

Im ready to press the checkout at Newegg.....so speak your mind quickly.........my finger stopabilty is running low....LOL

Datagg · Dec 10, 2006, 05:35 AM

Well i held up for a bit to do more research..... if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.....

Datagg · Dec 10, 2006, 05:52 AM

How about this one..The GIGABYTE 7900GS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125045

not much more..... And it looks like it out performs the 7900GT from some reviews I looked at.

Opinions anyone....

Dowaco · Dec 10, 2006, 10:56 PM

I have a 7900 GT with VF700 and it's great. The 7900 GS would be a nice step up from your 6800 GT.
The GT overclocks pretty nicely but not sure about the GS. I also have the VF700 and it took >5 deg off idle temperature. If you can afford the extra $$ the 7900 GS will be a much better upgrade than the 7600. The one you linked to has the zalman cooler ($32 from Newegg shipped if bought seperately) and is a good choice if you wanted a nice cooler anyway. Also, it has the higher clock speed (525 MHz)

Datagg · Dec 11, 2006, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dowaco

I have a 7900 GT with VF700 and it's great. The 7900 GS would be a nice step up from your 6800 GT.
The GT overclocks pretty nicely but not sure about the GS. I also have the VF700 and it took >5 deg off idle temperature. If you can afford the extra $$ the 7900 GS will be a much better upgrade than the 7600. The one you linked to has the zalman cooler ($32 from Newegg shipped if bought seperately) and is a good choice if you wanted a nice cooler anyway. Also, it has the higher clock speed (525 MHz)

Thanks for the reply brah..... i ordered it this morn from Newegg..... 2 day ups...paid $6.00 more for that. im impatient.....

Thanks again for your replies....

aNy_oNE · Dec 11, 2006, 06:04 AM

Yeah, I'd say the 7900GS is probably a better idea than the 7600GT, upgrading from a 6800GT.

Datagg · Dec 11, 2006, 06:08 AM

Thanks.... Yeah the few xtra bucks for the 7900GS vs the 7600GT wasnt that much different after the rebate....

Only thing is I ate the rebate some as im impatient and added a 2 day delivery....

oh the toys...the toys.....

CDsDontBurn · Dec 12, 2006, 09:43 PM

congrats on your new purchase!. let us know how that card runs once you get it going

.

Dec 10, 2006, 04:27 AM	#1
Datagg Back To ATI Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mesa,AZ Posts: 287 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Question - Is it worth the upgrade i just got myself a GA-M59SL-SM Mobo running a AM2 X2 4200..... Now im itchin for a new card, yet undecided if it is worth the upgrade. I have right now a 6800GT and am looking at the GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH In your opinion, worth the upgrade? thanks __________________ --- i7-920 @3.8 CORSAIR XMS3 6GB(3 x 2GB) 2 4870 X2's CrossFireX VelociRaptor Asus P6T Deluxe Thermaltake toughpower 1200 Vista 64 Ultimate

Dec 10, 2006, 04:53 AM	Thread Starter #3
Datagg Back To ATI Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mesa,AZ Posts: 287 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Thank you for the reply..... That 7900GT looks good laso..yet this new rig i just slapped together put me back some. Plus theaction pack I bought from MS and vista due with first January edition, im well, kinda tapped out..... Yet unless someone can convince me that an upgrade isnt worth it..... or that the 7600 isnt worth it either, id love to hear your thoughts.... Im ready to press the checkout at Newegg.....so speak your mind quickly.........my finger stopabilty is running low....LOL __________________ --- i7-920 @3.8 CORSAIR XMS3 6GB(3 x 2GB) 2 4870 X2's CrossFireX VelociRaptor Asus P6T Deluxe Thermaltake toughpower 1200 Vista 64 Ultimate

Dec 10, 2006, 05:35 AM	Thread Starter #4
Datagg Back To ATI Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mesa,AZ Posts: 287 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Well i held up for a bit to do more research..... if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know..... __________________ --- i7-920 @3.8 CORSAIR XMS3 6GB(3 x 2GB) 2 4870 X2's CrossFireX VelociRaptor Asus P6T Deluxe Thermaltake toughpower 1200 Vista 64 Ultimate

Dec 10, 2006, 05:52 AM	Thread Starter #5
Datagg Back To ATI Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mesa,AZ Posts: 287 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	How about this one..The GIGABYTE 7900GS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125045 not much more..... And it looks like it out performs the 7900GT from some reviews I looked at. Opinions anyone.... __________________ --- i7-920 @3.8 CORSAIR XMS3 6GB(3 x 2GB) 2 4870 X2's CrossFireX VelociRaptor Asus P6T Deluxe Thermaltake toughpower 1200 Vista 64 Ultimate

Dec 11, 2006, 06:08 AM	Thread Starter #9
Datagg Back To ATI Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mesa,AZ Posts: 287 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Thanks.... Yeah the few xtra bucks for the 7900GS vs the 7600GT wasnt that much different after the rebate.... Only thing is I ate the rebate some as im impatient and added a 2 day delivery.... oh the toys...the toys..... __________________ --- i7-920 @3.8 CORSAIR XMS3 6GB(3 x 2GB) 2 4870 X2's CrossFireX VelociRaptor Asus P6T Deluxe Thermaltake toughpower 1200 Vista 64 Ultimate

Dec 10, 2006, 04:40 AM	#2
Dowaco DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 217 Rep Power: 0	Here is a review of the 7600GT from summer '06. The closest comparator to your card is the 6800GS. http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2812 You should see a 20-50% increase in framerates in newer games. I would say its worth it, and you get a free game (Civ IV) worth $50

Dec 10, 2006, 10:56 PM	#6
Dowaco DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 217 Rep Power: 0	I have a 7900 GT with VF700 and it's great. The 7900 GS would be a nice step up from your 6800 GT. The GT overclocks pretty nicely but not sure about the GS. I also have the VF700 and it took >5 deg off idle temperature. If you can afford the extra $$ the 7900 GS will be a much better upgrade than the 7600. The one you linked to has the zalman cooler ($32 from Newegg shipped if bought seperately) and is a good choice if you wanted a nice cooler anyway. Also, it has the higher clock speed (525 MHz)

Dec 11, 2006, 06:04 AM	#8
aNy_oNE DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 162 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Yeah, I'd say the 7900GS is probably a better idea than the 7600GT, upgrading from a 6800GT.

Dec 12, 2006, 09:43 PM	#10
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,795 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	congrats on your new purchase!. let us know how that card runs once you get it going . __________________ Her First Day \| A year later