F' it, going for broke: Video Card recommendations

2008-09-11 16:52:25

#1

Protecus: Prophet of Certain Certainties; +28|6789

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Well, I've gotta buy a power supply anyway, might as well upgrade my old GeForce 7600GS while I'm at it.

I'm looking for a good price/power combo, naturally. I'm open to pretty much anything, however I do prefer nVidia over ATI ever since my last ATI fried itself (not to mention the supremely annoying driver issues it came with).

Right now I've got my eyes on the GeForce 8800GT 512mb. Let me know what you guys think.

A side note:

I'm comparing these two 8800s and I see little difference besides the Zotac is overclocked to 700MHz. Seems like a good buy. Compared to the really popular EVGA, anything I'm missing?

2008-09-11 16:54:26

#2

Defiance: Member; +438|6938

inb4 4850 shitstorm.

By the way, get a 4850.

2008-09-11 16:54:43

#3

Brasso: member; +1,549|6897

Protecus wrote:
anything I'm missing?

open-mindedness?

for a little more, you can get 40% more performance. the 4850 is at around $150 i think.

the 4870 is around $260, and it's a beast.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-09-11 16:55:38

#4

i g: Banned; +876|6131|GA

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814121253

2008-09-11 17:09:46

#5

Wallpaper: ☺; +303|6261|The pool

IMO ATi drivers are better than nVidia drivers now

For the price of the EVGA 8800, just search your couch pillows for some change and get the 4850, which rapes the 8800. Though if you cant do that, get the PNY 8800 GT ($110 + free shipping)... I got it a couple weeks ago and its great.

Last edited by Wallpaper (2008-09-11 17:10:51)

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2008-09-11 17:18:40

#6

TopHat01: Limitless; +117|6172|CA

I'm in this predicament too...what are some good PSU's to power an 8000GT/4850? I have a 300 Watt PSU right now (lol, I know), looking for a solid, but not overpriced upgrade.

Check out my YouTube channel

2008-09-11 17:24:37

#7

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7033|Cambridge (UK)

TopHat01 wrote:
I'm in this predicament too...what are some good PSU's to power an 8000GT/4850? I have a 300 Watt PSU right now (lol, I know), looking for a solid, but not overpriced upgrade.

1. Go here.
2. Enter your specs except choose 8800GT or 4850 as video card.
3. Click Calculate (NOTE: Recommended PSU Wattage doesn't change until you click Calculate).

2008-09-11 17:25:07

#8

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6767|so randum

4850 weeeeeeee

Small hourglass island
Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella

2008-09-11 17:47:10

#9

TopHat01: Limitless; +117|6172|CA

Scorpion0x17 wrote:
TopHat01 wrote:
I'm in this predicament too...what are some good PSU's to power an 8000GT/4850? I have a 300 Watt PSU right now (lol, I know), looking for a solid, but not overpriced upgrade.
1. Go here.
2. Enter your specs except choose 8800GT or 4850 as video card.
3. Click Calculate (NOTE: Recommended PSU Wattage doesn't change until you click Calculate).

Thanks for that, +1.

Check out my YouTube channel

2008-09-15 20:18:37

#10

Protecus: Prophet of Certain Certainties; +28|6789

So, upon further review....

Looks like the HD 4850 is the best card in my price range. However, how much better is it than the Nvidia 9800GT? Is it worth the $30ish difference?

2008-09-15 20:22:46

#11

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|6232|London, England

yes

but why are you getting a shitty ati? Stick with nvidia and get a 9800gx2 they just rock. the other night i was getting 250 fps on cod4

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2008-09-15 20:35:00

#12

csmag: Member; +92|6714|Canada

Mutantsteak wrote:
yes

but why are you getting a shitty ati? Stick with nvidia and get a 9800gx2 they just rock. the other night i was getting 250 fps on cod4

I believe it's spelled shity, as in shity ati. nub

2008-09-15 20:35:50

#13

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|6232|London, England

csmag wrote:
Mutantsteak wrote:
yes

but why are you getting a shitty ati? Stick with nvidia and get a 9800gx2 they just rock. the other night i was getting 250 fps on cod4
I believe it's spelled shity, as in shity ati. nub

that shits from memory, fuck you

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2008-09-15 20:39:36

#14

csmag: Member; +92|6714|Canada

Mutantsteak wrote:
csmag wrote:
Mutantsteak wrote:
yes

but why are you getting a shitty ati? Stick with nvidia and get a 9800gx2 they just rock. the other night i was getting 250 fps on cod4
I believe it's spelled shity, as in shity ati. nub
that shits from memory, fuck you

<3

2008-09-15 21:17:45

#15

Protecus: Prophet of Certain Certainties; +28|6789

Mutantsteak wrote:
yes

but why are you getting a shitty ati? Stick with nvidia and get a 9800gx2 they just rock. the other night i was getting 250 fps on cod4

Not all of us have $250 to burn on a vid card. I've got mouths to feed. Like mine.

I prefer Nvidia to ATI, but ATI seems to have the edge.

2008-09-15 21:19:38

#16

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|6232|London, England

Protecus wrote:
Mutantsteak wrote:
yes

but why are you getting a shitty ati? Stick with nvidia and get a 9800gx2 they just rock. the other night i was getting 250 fps on cod4
Not all of us have $250 to burn on a vid card. I've got mouths to feed. Like mine.

I prefer Nvidia to ATI, but ATI seems to have the edge.

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2008-09-15 21:22:14

#17

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6420|what

Mutantsteak wrote:
csmag wrote:
Mutantsteak wrote:
yes

but why are you getting a shitty ati? Stick with nvidia and get a 9800gx2 they just rock. the other night i was getting 250 fps on cod4
I believe it's spelled shity, as in shity ati. nub
that shits from memory, fuck you

no mut is right, it's spelt shitty

2008-09-15 21:44:02

#18

csmag: Member; +92|6714|Canada

Mutantsteak wrote:
Protecus wrote:
Mutantsteak wrote:
yes

but why are you getting a shitty ati? Stick with nvidia and get a 9800gx2 they just rock. the other night i was getting 250 fps on cod4
Not all of us have $250 to burn on a vid card. I've got mouths to feed. Like mine.

I prefer Nvidia to ATI, but ATI seems to have the edge.

give him a break mutant. not everyone is around for the birth of the tech forum memes.

2008-09-15 21:47:33

#19

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6420|what

csmag wrote:
not everyone is around for the birth of the tech forum memes.

I recognised the 250fps in cod4, but didn't know that shity was now also a meme. lol

2008-09-15 21:50:14

#20

csmag: Member; +92|6714|Canada

TheAussieReaper wrote:
csmag wrote:
not everyone is around for the birth of the tech forum memes.
I recognised the 250fps in cod4, but didn't know that shity was now also a meme. lol

nah it isnt. lol

I was just being an ass by correcting mutant.

Plus his incredibly poor spelling did add to the lolz in the post so I guess the shity did play a role.

2008-09-15 21:59:15

#21

some_random_panda: Flamesuit essential; +454|6658

You mean Richard2000 made a meme? That joke?

2008-09-15 22:40:55

#22

Protecus: Prophet of Certain Certainties; +28|6789

Reviews have said the 4850 runs hot. Whats a good cooler for it?

2008-09-16 03:23:46

#23

Brasso: member; +1,549|6897

Protecus wrote:
Reviews have said the 4850 runs hot. Whats a good cooler for it?

afaik anything that fits on the 3850 also fits on the 4850.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-09-16 05:07:49

#24

RDMC: Enemy Wheelbarrow Spotted..!!; +736|6832|Area 51

HD4850 or HD4870, all others GTFO tbh

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2008-09-16 12:21:28

#25

']['error.V2: Om nom nom nom; +48|6080

RDMC wrote:
HD4850 or HD4870, all others GTFO tbh

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