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cybersnipa

cybersnipa

cybersnipa

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Hi, im new, as you can tell, im an avid hardcore gamer for a start...

i have a modest setup

AMD X2 6000+ @ Stock...
4Gb Geil Black Dragon @ Stock
500Gb HDD + 1.5Tb HDD
2 Scythe fans
2 More fans
Antec 900 (sexi case XD)
8800GT

Right..i was wondering what to get..

9800GTX+ (heard good tings)
or
GTX 260 (Zotac or BFG)

I have £250 only...no more :(
 
People more qualified than me can answer you better. But if it was my choice, i would go for the 260. Wait a couple of days though, and you may pick up a 280 when the new cards are released that is in your price range. Overclockers had a great deal on the 280's a day or two ago but are sold out now i think?
 
The 9800GTX is only a rebranded 8800GTX as I recall and thus isn't massively faster than your GT, certainly not £250 worth. The GTX260 would be a bit of a boost if you play at really high resolutions but, frankly, if you've only got a 19" or 22" widescreen monitor I doubt you'll get any really noticeable performance leap except in benchmarks. If I were you I'd grit my teeth for 6 months, see what the new Phenoms mature into and buy that and a GTX260 (which'll be about £125 by then) then you'll get a boost in those games that utilise 4 cores effectively too.
 
Agree with the above, the 260-216 is a fair bit faster than the 9800 GTX, as thats only an old 8800 GTS 512mb with a new name, so its not much faster than your 8800 GT, and the 260 will also handle your res with ease. :)

Only difference between the BFG and Zotac is the warranty length (Zotac is 2 years, BFG is 10), and the BFG is clocked higher (if you get the maxcore), also the accessories you get, (i.e cables, software) may differ.
 
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Id get the BFG as its clocked higher than the other 2, and also has a good 10 year warranty, plus they're an excellent brand with first class support. :)
 
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