Replace Radeon HD2900 XT

Fothsn · 19 Jul 2008 at 22:13

DarkMatter said:
beat CEX and im sold.

I wouldn’t sell it there mate, get to 250 post and you will have access to the OcUK members market you should get a better price in there for it

DarkMatter · 19 Jul 2008 at 22:17

oh, awesome i will give that ago. Do many people use the members market place?

Monkeynut · 19 Jul 2008 at 22:22

There's quite a few threads in there yes.

Since you seem to just want lower power consumption and something which is quieter, why not it's same performing tree-friendly newer brother, the 3870? Or since you prefer nVidia, 9600GT?

Fothsn · 19 Jul 2008 at 22:24

Yeah it’s very busy some good bargains to be had

have a read of this http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17660729 and http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/faq.php?faq=vb_user_maintain#faq_vb_use_cookies

DarkMatter · 19 Jul 2008 at 23:05

i would go with something like a 3650Xt or 9600GT, something very low power if your not interested in gaming.

Thanks for all the MM info. i will check that out before i sell my stuff

Gerard · 19 Jul 2008 at 23:17

gareth170 said:
some of u guys are breaking the rules.. please read the site rules

How is a place that sells ONLY second hand stuff a competitor?

DarkMatter · 19 Jul 2008 at 23:21

Gerard said:
How is a place that sells ONLY second hand stuff a competitor?

i didnt understand that ether, i dont think ebay is classed as a competitor to Overclockers.... is it?

Gerard · 19 Jul 2008 at 23:23

DarkMatter said:
i didnt understand that ether, i dont think ebay is classed as a competitor to Overclockers.... is it?

Dunno, going by what people say its open to interpretation. Suppose b&q could also be classed as a competitor as they do sell a few bits and pieces like blank discs and stuff. :confused:

J.D · 19 Jul 2008 at 23:44

About 4 weeks ago I got £72 on the bay of E for my 2900Pro.

I'm hoping to get about £90 for each of my 8800GTX's

. (shakes fist in the air at ATI

)

gareth170 · 24 Jul 2008 at 12:57

Gerard said:
How is a place that sells ONLY second hand stuff a competitor?

DarkMatter said:
i didnt understand that ether, i dont think ebay is classed as a competitor to Overclockers.... is it?

but overclockers sels B Grade stuff which could be classed as second hand...

as for ebay they sell second hand and new stuff so it is a competitor

milkinc13 · 24 Jul 2008 at 13:50

gazjam said:
Hi all,
I'm looking to replace this beastie, NOT to something that can get my 8 million FPS in Crysis or anything, but something that USES LESS POWER!

8 million FPS in crysis can i borrow your time machine :eek:

if sticking with ATi go for either a 3850/4850, both are quicker & use a lot less power. if Nvidia a 9600 series

Mr Paul · 24 Jul 2008 at 15:18

The 3850 is slower than the 2900 XT

willhub · 24 Jul 2008 at 15:21

I'd get a 4850, you'll be happy once you get rid of that excuse of a graphics card.

gareth170 · 24 Jul 2008 at 15:24

milkinc13 said:
if sticking with ATi go for either a 3850/4850, both are quicker & use a lot less power. if Nvidia a 9600 series

wrong. the 3850 is slower than the 2900xt ..

the 4850 would be the best option.

gareth170 · 24 Jul 2008 at 15:34

willhub said:
once you get rid of that excuse of a graphics card.

lol

nothing wrong with the 2900. work perfectly for me as i don't use AA. and now i have a new cooler on it it's quiet. only 1 down fall is the power it uses..

Scougar · 24 Jul 2008 at 15:35

8800GTX 2nd hand! Pretty sure those can be modded to pro cards. I also thought that the 2900 stuff could be modded to the pro cards very easily, and was actually a very good performer for 3D work?

Matthew

willhub · 24 Jul 2008 at 15:35

gareth170 said:
lol

nothing wrong with the 2900. work perfectly for me as i don't use AA. and now i have a new cooler on it it's quiet. only 1 down fall is the power it uses..

You dont use AA yes but most people do use and need AA, it was garbage, I wasent too keen on it without AA too, GT blown it away and this 4870 compared to a 2900XT is like X800XTPE compared to 8800GTS 640.

gareth170 · 24 Jul 2008 at 15:55

willhub said:
You dont use AA yes but most people do use and need AA, it was garbage, I wasent too keen on it without AA too, GT blown it away and this 4870 compared to a 2900XT is like X800XTPE compared to 8800GTS 640.

i understand that and i agree. ive said the 2900 isn't good for AA. theres some people that won't buy latest cards just because they are better. for me i like to keep the card untill a game is very unplayable .... some people haven't got £150+ to spend every 7-8months on a new card. well i know i haven't

willhub · 24 Jul 2008 at 16:35

I havent, lukily I am living at home and I got bored easilly so thought I'd get a new toy to play with allthough my system will be staying the same now untill this time next year unless I get a good paid job.

milkinc13 · 24 Jul 2008 at 20:42

gareth170 said:
wrong. the 3850 is slower than the 2900xt ..

the 4850 would be the best option.

Mr Paul said:
The 3850 is slower than the 2900 XT

where in the original post does it say that he wants to game, all he wants is a card that uses less power than a 2900XT, not one that is more powerful