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9800GTX > GTX280?

Nickson

Nickson

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Hey guys,

In need of your opinions here!!
Would it be worth buying a GTX280 from a 9800GTX?
Would there be substancial gains to back up my $100 investment? :P

Cheeeeeeeeers
 
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Ohhh.
This was only a cheap upgrade for now..
The difference between selling my 9800GTX and buying this would be less than $100.
So I was thinking it may be worth it until the refresh of the current series cards in October I think it is.
 
The 280 would be about twice as fast so its up to you if its worth it for now.

They can be a bit noisy however (But i am a picky person).
 
Ah really?
Would be pretty worthwhile then..
Thanks mate :)
I think ill give it a try.. Can always sell it on again if im not happy!
 
I moved up to a 280GTX H2O from a 9800GTX when they first came out. The 280 takes most things that I throw at it. It is however getting a little slow in the new games on a 24" screen at 1920x1200. If you don't need all the sliders maxed out to the right you should do just fine.
 
Sharpedge said:
I moved up to a 280GTX H2O from a 9800GTX when they first came out. The 280 takes most things that I throw at it. It is however getting a little slow in the new games on a 24" screen at 1920x1200. If you don't need all the sliders maxed out to the right you should do just fine.
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Ah right thats fair enough.
Still.. All im looking for is an upgrade over my 9800GTX, and if the GTX280 is a worthwhile upgrade over it, then ill take the plunge!
 
willhub said:
Source?
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There's no specific source...just read quite a lot of people mentioned their GTX200 cards having problems/died on them/artifacting over various forums.

I guess it depending on luck...but it seem too many people are having 'bad luck'...

Pretty weird that many 8800GT/GTX still working today...yet for the GTX200 cards being more recent cards, people start encounter problems for under 1-2 years usage...
 
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Oh, so you read that some peoples GTX280's died from artifacting. Well that hardly makes it a well known problem, the 4870 I have should be well known to die from the same thing I guess, same for every other card out there.
 
The 280 is a very good card, and will still run most games maxed out, maybe not the very latest, yes a worth while upgrade from a 9800 if the out lay is not massive.
 
Aaaaah haha.
Okok :p
How much better than a GTX280 is the 295? Just out of curiosity :p
GTX280 it is, will only be costing me about $70 so bargainnn!
 
Looking at this review - the GTX 280 is significantly faster than the 9800GTX (usually 40-60% quicker in games). Does the GTX 280 you are looking at come with any warranty?

As for the GTX 295 - its a very fast card, here is another review that compares it to the 9800GTX and GTX 280 in games. Again, does this £250 include warranty?

Whether these costs are worth the performance boost you get is up to you. Personally I would suggest looking at a 5850 if your budget is in the £230 range. They are much faster than your current card, support DX11 and are relatively cool and quiet - also they come with 2-3 years of warranty, so if it decides to die you get a replacement.
 
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