Don't know when to buy

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Hi guys,

I was close to buying a 1950XT today but I'm really unsure if it's worth it. The DX10 is really growing on me, with Crysis apparently coming out within the next 4 weeks, I don't know if to not buy the 1950 and wait until a couple of months when I have a little more money and buy a 8800GTS 640mb or get a 1950 now to satisfy me on DX9 for 3-4 months?

Another thing, are these 8800s really, really good? I don't want to buy one and find I can't play new games at high settings. To me £200-300 on a graphics card is a hella lot of money, just being cautious.

Thanks in advance.

 

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Since DX10 gaming is so far away do you think it's worth buying the 1950 now then a DX10 card later?

Just trying to find the most economical option.

 

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Connect3D ATI Radeon X1950 XT 256MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-express)

while i wait or do i buy

BFG GeForce 8800 GTS OC 320MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express)

i know that i will be buying a high end card in the summer so i dont know what to do :s

Exact same problem!

I have a 6600 now, if I get the 1950XT I'll buy it from here. So it's £140 I think. I will be buying a new PC in the summer, so is it worth getting the 1950 or waiting and saving?

 

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Hmm, although the 8800GTS 320mb seems like the most economical option being DX10, it will last me longer than the 1950XT.

I don't want to get Crysis or what ever DX10 game and play it at anything but high. The tech demos for Crysis in DX9 looked ace and that can't of being anything better than a 1950?

 

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Decided to go for the 1950XT.

It should give me plenty of play about until the bees knees of DX10 cards come out and it's £60 cheaper than the 88GTS.

Thanks guys.

 

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A mate is selling a Inno3D 8800GTS 320mb for £180 (new). Is this as good as the BFG one for £200?

 

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Specs I'm reading are 1600/500?

*Confused*

Anyway, faster or not, it's just £30 more than the 1950XT.

 

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FINE! Buying a GTS, which do you reccomend for £200? The Inno3d one I saw lied (hidden VAT charges) on eBay btw, not a friend.

 

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Do I need a certain Watt PSU for a 8800GTS?