Which "this week only"

[Spetznaz]

Ok want to upgrade my gfx card as 320mb is not enough for the game I play.

Was all set to buy the GTX

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-035-BG

But then I saw the GT

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-053-BG

Now I'm not sure which is best value.. mainly because the GT has faster core/memory speeds and
of course is £90~ cheaper, but if someone can tell me roughly how much faster the GTX is then
that would help a lot.

 

[Darkwave]

Depends on what resolution you play in really and whether or not you want AA in Crysis.

 

[Spetznaz]

Only play in 1280x1024 due to a 2yr old TFT, but I might well upgrade that in the next 6-12 months so would probably then be up to 1600x whatever.

 

[perox]

The GTX is still ahead of the GT even with lower clocks.

If you want a GTX, get this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-051-OK

No point in paying more for a brand unless you really want the warranty.

Same goes for the GT just get the cheapest one there all the same. I'd probably go for GT now, but it depends on your resolution really.

 

[Darkwave]

8800GT will perform admirably for both 1280x1024 and 1600x1200/1680x1050, but I find in 1680x1050 I cannot use antialiasing in Crysis as it runs out of video memory. That said, it's the only game I have that problem with.

 

[Spetznaz]

Thanks, is it not worth paying £20 odd more for the BFG one just for 600mhz core instead of 575?.

 

[Darkwave]

Thanks, is it not worth paying £20 odd more for the BFG one just for 600mhz core instead of 575?.

Nah, get the cheapest as they all clock well anyway.

That little OC is only going to be a 1-2fps difference anyway hehe.

 

[perox]

You can clock your GTX up to 600 yourself. My GTX is a OcUK version and I've got the core at 630. If you dont want to overclock then it might be worth paying extra but I don't think those few MHz will even be noticeable in games.

 

[Spetznaz]

Righto, thanks for the advice I'll go with the OCUK GTX then.

 

[UnusualSuspect]

What about this ATI card?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-088-HT&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=416

How does that rate compared to the GT? Looks pretty good from the details, and PCIe 2.0 is sure to give a boost if you have a compatible motherboard.

 

[Darkwave]

The GT will mop the floor with it. If the GTX is within budget, there's no reason not to get one.