9800GTX2 worth it?

[ConTRo13R]

this card is basically two 8800 gts sandwiched together so i was wondering is it worth upgrading to one of these or just go SLi with another 8800GTX?

 

[Nick1881]

Is your GTX struggling?

What do you use it for? what Res are your running?

I too have been considering an upgrade from my 8800GTS 512

 

[ConTRo13R]

no not at all struggling, i just go as high as i can with good fps, usually 1920 * 1200

i was wondering whether go for the 9800GTX2 with my P35 board or picking up a 780i board and adding a new 8800GTX just for better performance and eye candy in games

 

[Greebo]

Personally I;d get the 280GTX or two 8800GTX in SLI.

If you look the thread in here about the problems with the limited memory on the GX2 and the stuttering when it pages.

8800GTX can be had for £70-£80 now 2nd hand - bargain.

 

[ConTRo13R]

needs to be a BFG 8800GTX OC2!

brand new they still around the £250 - £300 mark!

 

[Nick1881]

Personally I'm swaying more to a 4870

 

[LoadsaMoney]

needs to be a BFG 8800GTX OC2!

brand new they still around the £250 - £300 mark!

No it doesn't, you can pair any brand with it, only has to be another 8800 GTX.

 

[ConTRo13R]

No it doesn't, you can pair any brand with it, only has to be another 8800 GTX.

but you wont get the same performance than that of two of exactly the same spec

 

[Greebo]

needs to be a BFG 8800GTX OC2!

brand new they still around the £250 - £300 mark!

I bet you can find a BFG 8800GTX OC2 2nd hand for £100. If not today, at some point in the next few weeks somebody will be selling one since they have upgraded to 4870/GTX280/4870x2.

 

[reflux]

GX2 owner here, no problems, great card, eats GTX 260 and 280 in most scenarios for a lot less.

 

[ConTRo13R]

so where is the best place to find second hand components??????lol

 

[Bony Maloney]

so where is the best place to find second hand components??????lol

Me in a few weeks time when the 4870x2 are released to replace my BFG 8800 GTX OC2 Check in the members market after the release of the 4870x2's there will be a few 8800GTX'S going for sure.

 

[Greebo]

so where is the best place to find second hand components??????lol

Members Market on here - you need 250 posts and been a member for 90 days which you qualify.

You need to enable trust and then within 24hrs you will have access to the market.

That well known auction site too but prices are still high on there and more realistic on here cause we are in the know

Last BFG 8800GTX sold for £90 delivered on 3rd July on MM.

You can also put up a post in the wanted section.

There is a XFX extreme 8800GTX for sale atm which might match your bfg clocks.

 

[Nick1881]

so where is the best place to find second hand components??????lol

Have you enabled your trust?

You should have Members market access with the posts you have made in this thread taking you over the 250 required.

 

[mattyfez]

Im happy with my GX2, still the best card on the market, dont think id bother upgrading from an 8800GTX tho, I'd give it 6-12 months and see whats what.

 

[DarkMatter]

i'm in a similar situation. The cost of graphics card + mobo is rather expensive in comparison to just buying a new graphics card ( say a 9800gx2 which i think is the highest performing single card)

 

[Greebo]

Im happy with my GX2, still the best card on the market, dont think id bother upgrading from an 8800GTX tho, I'd give it 6-12 months and see whats what.

Tempting to SLI an 8800GTX if you could for £80 though?

Hell, 6 months ago people would have killed their sister for two 800GTX's in SLI costing over £600

 

[ConTRo13R]

to the members market i go lol cheers!