New Vid Card

2007-04-29 03:16:50

#1

PsycoCheerio: Member; +2|7207|Marysville, Washington

My video card, i now know thanks to the members of the forum, has died. I was wondering what everyone would suggest as a replacement. I can't afford an 8800, but a 8600GTS may be within range, I'm looking for something that can run current games at least within med-high settings.

Please let me know what you would recommend, any reason you may have would be great also.

Thanks in Advance,

PC Specs:

ABIT AL8 mobo
2GB (2x 1GB Corsair Select) Dual-Channel RAM
Antec 450W PS
ABIT X800XL 256 PCI-E
Pentium D 2.8Ghz
Zalman CPU Fan
WD (80Gb, 160Gb, 320Gb) HD

2007-04-29 03:20:34

#2

some_random_panda: Flamesuit essential; +454|6861

Med/high?
I think a 7950 would do by itself.

2007-04-29 03:46:56

#3

PsycoCheerio: Member; +2|7207|Marysville, Washington

So, waiting on a DX10 card would be best...

2007-04-29 03:49:52

#4

some_random_panda: Flamesuit essential; +454|6861

Well, if you're thinking about Crysis, then not even an 8800 GTS would play at its best.

2007-04-29 03:58:18

#5

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|7052|SE London

some_random_panda wrote:
Well, if you're thinking about Crysis, then not even an 8800 GTS would play at its best.

A 7800GTX plays it med/high according to Crytek. I wouldn't be suprised if an 8800GTS is fine for Crysis.

Don't believe all the stupidly inflated specs people keep talking about for Crysis.

Med/High, you could get away with a 7600GT. Anything equal to or better than that will be fine.

2007-04-29 05:16:49

#6

-101-InvaderZim: Member; +42|7314|Waikato, Aotearoa

Indeed. If Crysis was everything every1 says it will be then no1 would be able to play it..... and lets face it people - its only another game after all.....

2007-04-29 06:19:59

#7

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|7052|SE London

-101-InvaderZim wrote:
Indeed. If Crysis was everything every1 says it will be then no1 would be able to play it..... and lets face it people - its only another game after all.....

Exactly! What would be the point in releasing a game no one can play.

2007-04-29 06:21:29

#8

jimmanycricket: EBC Member; +56|7125|Cambridge, England

Oblivion....

2007-04-29 06:30:45

#9

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|7052|SE London

jimmanycricket wrote:
Oblivion....

Oblivion runs fine.

2007-04-29 09:32:24

#10

The#1Spot: Member; +105|7010|byah

PsycoCheerio wrote:
My video card, i now know thanks to the members of the forum, has died. I was wondering what everyone would suggest as a replacement. I can't afford an 8800, but a 8600GTS may be within range, I'm looking for something that can run current games at least within med-high settings.

Please let me know what you would recommend, any reason you may have would be great also.

Thanks in Advance,

PC Specs:

ABIT AL8 mobo
2GB (2x 1GB Corsair Select) Dual-Channel RAM
Antec 450W PS
ABIT X800XL 256 PCI-E
Pentium D 2.8Ghz
Zalman CPU Fan
WD (80Gb, 160Gb, 320Gb) HD

all you need to do is save 40$ more and you have a 8800gts. The 8600gts is not worth it. Its basically even (better in some parts) to a 7900gs which is only 130$ now 70-80$ cheaper than a 8600gts.

2007-04-29 11:28:12

#11

doc. josh: Member; +48|7015

Get the 8600GT(or 8800GTS just save a little more money) that way u will have a 100% dx10 card and not have to waste money l8er on a new one that is DX10

Last edited by doc. josh (2007-04-29 11:29:05)

2007-04-29 11:45:47

#12

Fancy_Pollux: Connoisseur of Fine Wine; +1,306|7116

doc. josh wrote:
Get the 8600GT(or 8800GTS just save a little more money) that way u will have a 100% dx10 card and not have to waste money l8er on a new one that is DX10

Do NOT get the 8600 series unless you are going to be decoding alot of HD-DVD / Blu-ray. There are cards that perform better in DX9 at a lower price.

Last edited by Fancy_Pollux (2007-04-29 11:46:24)

2007-04-29 19:51:40

#13

PsycoCheerio: Member; +2|7207|Marysville, Washington

I ended up getting a 7900GS, one of my friends knew a guy who was selling it for $130...so it worked out for me in the end i guess...it was an expensive day...

Thanks to everyone for their input.

2007-04-29 23:04:56

#14

claor: Member; +39|6885|Australia

Bertster7 wrote:
some_random_panda wrote:
Well, if you're thinking about Crysis, then not even an 8800 GTS would play at its best.
A 7800GTX plays it med/high according to Crytek. I wouldn't be suprised if an 8800GTS is fine for Crysis.

Don't believe all the stupidly inflated specs people keep talking about for Crysis.

Med/High, you could get away with a >>>>>>>>>>>>>>7600GT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<. Anything equal to or better than that will be fine.

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doc. josh wrote:

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