8800GTS?

[PhatEd]

Just wondering if youy chaps think it is going to be worth upgrading from my ageing 7600gs 512mb to a 8800GTS 320mb?

I know I would obviously see a difference but not sure if it is going to run the latest games ok?

I can get the card for £55 inc P&P but would just like your views.

Thanks

 

[synixx]

not really worth it as there is a lack of memory and for a bit more you could get a second hand 8800gt. I would get a new 3850 512mb if you have to buy new.

 

[decto]

Low memory may be an issue for some but if you're not gaming at high res or using AA then it will be a huge jump from your 7600GS... I replaced a 7900GT with one for a friend who was 'amazed' so though an old card still a good one. The change hands for less than that second hand but new, with warranty and delivery ... still a good card

The new ATI 4670 performs similar to the 8800GS / 9600GSO (same card!) and 8800GTS 320

On offer this week for £60 + post

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...upid=701&catid=56&subcat=1274&name=PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 4670 PCS 512MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - Retail

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[Scania]

I upgraded from an X1950Pro 512MB to a 320MB 8800GTS and the 8800 is a world ahead of the old ATI card from my experiences, the ATI card itself was a replacement for a 7600GS funnily enough!

I only paid £38+VAT for my 8800GTS mind (OC shop special) - you could probably do better for your money.

Find one cheap second hand though and I'd say go for it.

I assume your board supports PCI-e?

 

[TK421]

if your looking for a mid range card the 8800gts 320 is fine...but beware!! crysis will have it begging for mercy in DX10...i know with experience even in SLI...

 

[PhatEd]

Yeah my mobo is PCI-e so thats not going to be a problem. Thanks for all your advice guys. I think I may be looking at getting the card then but as you said, I can get it cheaper so I'll have a good look around.

 

[bledd]

it's an awesome upgrade from that card..

i'd be tempted to look for either a 512mb 8800gts or a 512mb 8800gt (both are better than the 320 and 640mb 8800gts range


all in all, it's a decent upgrade and i'd be tempted to take it mate

can get about £10-15 back from the old card too


have a look here..

http://www.guru3d.com/category/vga_charts_fear_pc/


the 7600gs isn't even on the chart..



edit2

look here

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-q3-2008/compare,741.html?prod[2060]=on&prod[2074]=on&prod[2081]=on&prod[2107]=on

comparing..

280 1024
8800gt 512
8800gts 320
7600gs (?)

 

[geekyEd]

That would be a great upgrade mate. Im using a 8800GTS 512mb SSC under water and it powers all my games at 1920x1200

 

[MoRT489]

That would be a great upgrade mate. Im using a 8800GTS 512mb SSC under water and it powers all my games at 1920x1200

same name, different card.

 

[Eatchipz]

I have had one off these cards for about 10 months and its not let me down yet!

I can play all my games on high.