8800gts is dying, what to replace it with?

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Hi guys. My trusty card has has just started showing green lines across my screen
Can anyone advise me on a replacement?
Im using a q6600 at stock on a Asus motherboard of some sort...
Not sure how much to spend as its a old setup but has done me well. Looking to play watchdogs when it comes out.

Thanks for the help!

 

[IvanDobskey]

How much are you looking to spend? A 7850 would probably be a good shout.

 

[arc@css]

It would be advisable to overclock the Q6600 to at least 3.0ghz if buying a new card (though there will still be a bottleneck).

What's your budget and resolution? Do you have a decent, branded power supply?

The 7850 is a good suggestion, though there is this for very slightly more. Such a good deal :

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-185-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411

 

[humbug]

+2, great GPU for not much money.

 

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Hi guys i just got home, i looked at my psu and its a tagan 500W one not sure if its good or not but its been stable with 8 hard drives 8gb ram q6600 and the 880gts

Thanks guys

 

[Hyburnate]

You'd want to change that if possible, something around 650W would be more than enough but it would give you a little head room. And you'll want a good brand, an XFX would do it.

 

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cheers guys i will do some research and see what funds i can scratch together...

 

[arc@css]

I think the psu would be ok as Tagan are, iirc, a decent brand (age depending), though it certainly won't hurt to get a new one if you have the spare funds.

 

[oldestgregg]

You'd want to change that if possible, something around 650W would be more than enough but it would give you a little head room. And you'll want a good brand, an XFX would do it.

People still recommend XFX with their history and awful (see none at all) cust services?

 

[Uncle_Gravy]

I've used XFX products and have had zero problems with them.

 

[The Running Man]

500w should be fine for most mid range cards...

 

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So i can get away with just the card? Happy days... saves me spending more money when i don't really need to...

Thanks again

 

[arc@css]

Yeah, I'd think it would be ok as AMD recommend at least a 500w for a 7950, so a 7870 should no problem.