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Looking for a graphics upgrade

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In new games I am starting to find my 8800gts 512mb is not smooth at 1900x1200 with everything maxed out.

I really have no idea what would be a good upgrade, as I personally don't think it is worth me spending money unless there is a large improvement.
As I have no idea what to look at, as because of this I don't know what I want to spend. The 4870 looks good but I am concerned that it is only 512mb.

Specs are in my sig

TIA:)
 
I'd say you'll probably get around £50 for your card on a certain auction site looking at whats on there now, so around £150 to spend in total... so like jak said, a 4870 or GTX260, depending on if you want Nvidia or ATI.

As for new ATI cards coming out... not sure, but there have been some pretty good reductions on them :) Anyway, if they do release new cards they would probably be out of your budget anyway, cant see them releasing anymore mid range cards when the 48** cards are still great
 
mglover070588 said:
I notice the ati cards have dropped a lot over the last 2 days.

Is there a new one card a week away or something??
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say your 8800 is worth £50 it'll give you £150 (yes i know i'm a member of mensa :p ) so i'd recomend this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-188-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=939

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-104-GW&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=927

but if you can up your budget slightly or if the 8800 is worth more then push for this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-116-OK&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1410

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-124-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1403
 
Ducky Spud said:
Yea, that 4890 is ridiculously cheap!!! snap one up fast!
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I had an x1800xt......that sounded like my dyson!
Are the ati coolers any better these days?? I hate noisy fans!

Am I right in saying the 260 216sp 55nm is on apar with the 4870, and the the 275 is on apar with the 4890?

What about the £112 4870?? Or is 512mb not enough these days? Would a 4870 be a significant upgrade from an 8800gts?

Thanks for all the replies so far:)




EDIT: The card must fit in an Antec 300 case!
 
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