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Cheapest & best upgrade from an 8800GTX?

Robbo

Robbo

Robbo

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Ahoy,

I have a spare computer and the BFG 8800GTX in it has just blown (I think, anyway).

What is the cheapest card that would offer improved performance? :)
 
The gtx 460 would offer a good improvement over the 8800 gtx, not sure by how much but it's definitely a good bit faster.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-164-OK&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2077

The gtx 470 is faster than the 460 so will offer even more improvement over the 8800.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-163-OK&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2077

The gtx 480 isn't far off performance of the top end 580 and will give you massive gains over your 8800gtx.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-163-OK&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2077

All these cards, are refurbs but come with full 1 year warranty and currently offer the best value for money that I know of.
 
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The nVidia refurbs are the best value in the UK right now, IMO. The 1GB 460 at £90 and the 480 at ~£160 are the sweet spot in terms of value.
 
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