Replacement for 7800gt?

[Alex R]

Just wondering if you chaps think it is worth replacing my old 7800GT with a newer model of any variety? Or should I hang in there for a bit and wait for affordable x10 cards? Would I see that much of a change given that the TFT I've got has a native screen res of 1280X1024 anyway?

I would have max £250 (ish) to spend. What would you recommend?

Thanks

Alex

 

[The Running Man]

wait, the 8800GTS wont be much over £250 come Jan/Feb

 

[melbourne720]

8800GTS sounds like the best option, when it is £250 that is.

 

[Alex R]

Should've bought one of those puppies when I over in the States a couple of weeks ago $400=£200

Ah well...

So no point getting anything else in the meantime then?

I am just worried that I won't see any real improvement over my 7800gt due the res I play at anyway? Then again, playing MTW2 last night it all ground to a slideshow for a bit when there were several armies on screen at the same time. Maybe more memory is actually the answer.

 

[The Running Man]

i think you need 2GB of ram, and an 8800GTS and you'llo be fine!

 

[Cob]

I've just borked my 7800gt refitting its waterblock and I'm going to wait for the DX10 cards to come down in price before replacing it.

I'll just have to settle for a few weeks of Football Manager on a 15 quid X300 in the meantime.

 

[ACESHIGH]

I've just borked my 7800gt refitting its waterblock and I'm going to wait for the DX10 cards to come down in price before replacing it.

I'll just have to settle for a few weeks of Football Manager on a 15 quid X300 in the meantime.

oh no, thats gonna be a pain.

 

[Alex R]

Well I've gone for a 1950 XT - mainly because I can get one for £70 (after getting rid of my old card and a few bits and bobs lying around). It is after all the season of good will (to myself).

I think that will tide me over for a while anyways.

Cheers
Alex