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Sensible upgrade needed from a 7800GT

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Really not sure what to go for ATM. I dont do as much gaming as I used to but when I do game I want it to be as good as possible. I feel my old 7800GT is no longer up to it.
 
I was just wondering if I would be better off with an 8800GTS? Not only would it use less power but wouldnt it also be able to play at max settings at 1680x1050 :confused:
 
For the extra £15 you get a better card and a free game.

The GTX is better than the GTS - wouldn't worry about power usage.

If you don't want the GTX then the GT is a truly great card for the money.

If i were you though i'd probably wait the month or so for the new refresh cards coming from NV and ATi.

gt
 
gt_junkie said:
If i were you though i'd probably wait the month or so for the new refresh cards coming from NV and ATi.
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I see where your comming from matey, but I would think that any new next gen cards would be over my budget of £200?
 
Really does depend. If the tech is much better then you'd end up with top end cards that crush what's the best now and midrange stuff that's still better than todays best stuff but 'cheaper'. :)

Not only that but many of the pricey cards that you see out now may drop in price so all the ones you might have wanted but couldn't afford would be within your budget. ;)

gt
 
Have never had an ATI card mate, so prefer to stick with Nvidia, hence my quandary of which 8800 to get.
 
I'd hit the MM. Couple of GT's to be had. Also an 8800GS which would be a great card to have while you waited for the new stuff to come out.

That way you can still game while you wait... on top of that if you're happy with it then you'll save a chunk of cash! ;)

Finally, the 9600GT would also be a very decent possibility as they're also nice cards.

gt
 
No problem at all fella,

Having had both an 8800GTS @ 750/1050/1750 and 8800GTX @ 645/1000/1450 (both BFG brand) i can say that the GTX was my favourite at both 1680x1050 and 1920x1200. Just seemed a little more effortless and seemed to return better minimum frame rates. GTS would occasionally bog down in games like Crysis and Bioshock. Both cards were run off a P35 DS3P with an e6600 @ 3.6ghz (also used a q6600 @ 3ghz before that) and 4gb of ram.

I'd personally only have trouble deciding between a GTX and GT - the GTS (although good) never really astounded me for the money.

gt

P.S: Finally, feel free to wait for some other advice before purchasing - these are just my opinions and experiences afterall! ;)
 
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