Suggestion needed

wickedgamer · Sep 4, 2008, 09:57 PM

Hey guys I am confused on which Gpu to get I currently have a 8800gt..Am thinking about upgrading to a 9800gx2 or any other card inside 350$,I've heard the card has problems but it also has good performance..so price to performance ratio which card should I go for.I game at 1680x1050

cozumel · Sep 4, 2008, 10:16 PM

A 260GTX falls within your price range. Or for $390 you could pick up a BFG Tech BFGEGTX2801024E GeForce GTX 280 1GB after rebate (Newegg sale item).

Having said that, I would personally be very tempted by the ATI 4850/4870 for a bigger bang for buck.

Knight_Breed · Sep 5, 2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cozumel

A 260GTX falls within your price range. Or for $390 you could pick up a BFG Tech BFGEGTX2801024E GeForce GTX 280 1GB after rebate (Newegg sale item).

Having said that, I would personally be very tempted by the ATI 4850/4870 for a bigger bang for buck.

True but on the 4850/4870 the temps limit O/Cing. I have debated this up and down on forums but what we have with that series is near the limit of its capabilities. There is little headroom for modding so that one is not in my shopping cart

wickedgamer · Sep 5, 2008, 06:56 AM

So should I get either the 260/280? what about the 4870? and is the 9800gx2 out of the question?

cozumel · Sep 5, 2008, 10:42 AM

The 9800gx2 is good, powerful card at a good price level. I get worried though when I read about some people having micro-stuttering problems but then this only seems to happen (if I remember correct) at higher resolutions than you will be using.

blibbax · Sep 6, 2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wickedgamer

So should I get either the 260/280? what about the 4870? and is the 9800gx2 out of the question?

Unfortunateley, the GTX 260 / GTX 280 have high temperature limitations as well. Have you considered water cooling a GTX 260?

A 9800 GX2 would work a treat in most games at your res though. With a good PSU and decent case ventilation, they can overclock pretty well too.

Sep 4, 2008, 09:57 PM	#1
wickedgamer DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Suggestion needed Hey guys I am confused on which Gpu to get I currently have a 8800gt..Am thinking about upgrading to a 9800gx2 or any other card inside 350$,I've heard the card has problems but it also has good performance..so price to performance ratio which card should I go for.I game at 1680x1050

Sep 4, 2008, 10:16 PM	#2
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	A 260GTX falls within your price range. Or for $390 you could pick up a BFG Tech BFGEGTX2801024E GeForce GTX 280 1GB after rebate (Newegg sale item). Having said that, I would personally be very tempted by the ATI 4850/4870 for a bigger bang for buck. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Sep 5, 2008, 10:42 AM	#5
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	The 9800gx2 is good, powerful card at a good price level. I get worried though when I read about some people having micro-stuttering problems but then this only seems to happen (if I remember correct) at higher resolutions than you will be using. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Sep 5, 2008, 06:56 AM	Thread Starter #4
wickedgamer DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	So should I get either the 260/280? what about the 4870? and is the 9800gx2 out of the question?