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[Tech] video card upgrade
2009-01-19, 8:40 AM #1
Unexpected..just found a buyer for my 9600GT- it's been great, but I've had to knock the details down on some stuff (e.g. STALKER Clear Sky), and that annoys me.

I'm getting 60 bucks for my 9600GT (amazing how the value dropped), and I'm not sure if I should go with a new nVidia card or with a 4850.

I have an E2180 @ 3Ghz (probably replacing with something else shortly), 8Gb DDR2, Audigy2.

HALP! :neckbeard:
woot!
2009-01-19, 8:59 AM #2
The 4850 is pretty great bang for your buck; if you want something a bit more powerful, the 4870 is good as well. I've got a 4870X2 and it hasn't disappointed me yet.

nVidia has decreased the prices of the GTX 260s and 280s quite a bit to stay competitive with the newer ATI line. So it pretty much depends on how much you're willing to spend, and which company you prefer, I guess. (For pure wtfpwnage power there's the GTX 295, which is two 280s on the same card, in line with the 4870X2 - not much worth it unless you upgrade the rest of your system as well, though)
Stuff
2009-01-19, 10:20 AM #3
Usually when I see this question asked, people usually respond with - What is maximum resolution of your monitor? If your gaming at 1280 x 1024 or lower a 4850 / 9800GTX will probably suit you fine. If you want to game at higher resolutions then you better look at 4870 / GTX260.

I previously owned a 4850 and it was good for the 19" LCD, I was using at the time. I did all my gaming at 1280x 1024 and it was good. It's only weak spot was Crysis.

Since then I've upgraded to a GTX260+ and a 24" monitor. Crysis performs much better. I play everything at 1920x1080.

Overall I am much happier with my Nvidia. Granted I havent tried a 4870x2, so maybe Kyle90 is that much happier than me ;)
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2009-01-19, 10:46 AM #4
Yeah Crysis seems to run better on nVidia cards for some reason - not that I have any trouble playing it with all the settings maxed, at high resolution, anyway.
Stuff
2009-01-19, 12:57 PM #5
Copycat <_<

Anyways, FYI http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=986023
一个大西瓜
2009-01-19, 5:25 PM #6
Originally posted by Pommy:
Copycat <_<

Anyways, FYI http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=986023


I can has power, though. Lots. :P

1680x1050, but when I get my new TV it'll hopefully be 1920x1080. :ninja:

I can get an Asus 4850 for $135 with WoW, but I don't want WoW.

Does Linux run better with nVidia cards, or is that a thing of the past?
woot!
2009-01-19, 5:36 PM #7
The link I showed you had the 4850 for less I think <_< or a 9800gt + 2GB ram combo for $118 Never mind I'm retarded and can't read post dates
一个大西瓜
2009-01-19, 5:40 PM #8
Originally posted by Pommy:
The link I showed you had the 4850 for less I think <_< or a 9800gt + 2GB ram combo for $118 Never mind I'm retarded and can't read post dates


Yep. .(

The best I've found (with HDMI support) is this- MSI 4850 for $134.99 AR.

I'll keep looking..seems like there should be a deal somewhere.

Edit: I'm finding used 4870s for $160-170, so I might get one of those..
woot!
2009-01-19, 9:27 PM #9
I just bought a 4870 for $160 shipped.

woot.
woot!
2009-01-19, 9:29 PM #10
Eff you for resolving your video card situation fairly quickly and with a satisfying conclusion
一个大西瓜
2009-01-19, 9:36 PM #11
Originally posted by Pommy:
Eff you for resolving your video card situation fairly quickly and with a satisfying conclusion


hey, I gave you a link for a 9500GT!
woot!
2009-01-19, 9:38 PM #12
Originally posted by JLee:
I just bought a 4870 for $160 shipped.

woot.


Good choice!
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2009-01-20, 2:52 AM #13
I know you just got yours cheaper, but incidentally Newegg just started a 72hr sale with

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161236&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL012009&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL012009-_-DesktopGraphicsVideoCards-_-LI5C-_-14161236

from http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2009/72Jan20/index-landing.html?nm_mc=AFC-SlickDeals&cm_mmc=AFC-SlickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA
一个大西瓜
2009-01-20, 3:37 AM #14
Wow, that's a good deal if you don't need HDMI! :)
woot!
2009-01-20, 7:27 AM #15
Originally posted by JLee:
Wow, that's a good deal if you don't need HDMI! :)


You can use HDMI via an adapter.
2009-01-20, 7:29 AM #16
Originally posted by Cool Matty:
You can use HDMI via an adapter.


Point for you, sir.
woot!
2009-01-20, 3:56 PM #17
GTX 295 is somewhat around twice the power of a 4870x2. Something like that anyway.

I've got an 8800GT. I love it. lol
2009-01-20, 4:22 PM #18
Well, not quite twice as powerful:

[http://kyle90.info/images/benchmark.png]

(Image taken from this site)

Still, there's a reason I called it "wtfpwnage" :P
Stuff
2009-01-20, 4:54 PM #19
The GTX 295 is also around $100 more >.>

I'm very happy with my 4870 1GB, myself.
2009-01-20, 5:10 PM #20
Yeah, also I didn't show the other graphs where it mostly has a <10% edge over the 4870X2 in most games.

Personally I'm interested to see what the next generation will hold. I've heard rumours that the 5870X2 will have over 3 teraflops of computing power.
Stuff
2009-01-20, 5:14 PM #21
I hope the next generation will have a card that can run on less than 25W <_<
一个大西瓜
2009-01-21, 1:50 AM #22
The superconducting video card: it can run on zero watts, as long as you keep it cold.
Stuff
2009-01-21, 2:00 AM #23
My card should be here today. That was fast. :ninja:
woot!
2009-01-21, 2:09 AM #24
Do some 'before' benchmarks now. Its always fun to compare numbers.
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2009-01-21, 5:51 AM #25
Originally posted by kyle90:
The superconducting video card: it can run on zero watts, as long as you keep it cold.


Because everyone packs enough liquid nitrogen to create a superconductor! :hist101:
2009-01-21, 5:56 AM #26
Actually they have superconductors now that work in the temperature range of dry ice. Much easier to acquire!
Stuff
2009-01-21, 7:13 PM #27
http://www.geek.com/articles/news/fujitsu-to-unveil-zero-watt-pc-at-cebit-20090121/

<_<

But it's a bit of a misleading title since it's only '0W' when on standby >_>
一个大西瓜
2009-01-22, 7:58 PM #28
Originally posted by kyle90:
Well, not quite twice as powerful:

[http://kyle90.info/images/benchmark.png]

(Image taken from this site)

Still, there's a reason I called it "wtfpwnage" :P


Oops, was thinking of the GTX280. My bad.

Still better though. :P
2009-01-23, 6:52 AM #29
This is pretty slick. I just played The Witcher for a bit at 1680x1050x32 with everything max'd out..and it was smooooth. :awesome:
woot!
2009-01-23, 7:49 AM #30
Welcome to High End Gaming.
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2009-01-23, 8:09 AM #31
Fallout 3 is pretty good, too. :D

Now to try Oblivion with the high detail texture packs..
woot!

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