Need a new Graphics Card - What should I get?

Solberg · May 13th, 2008, 04:48 PM

My new computer is just two months old and my 8800GT is dead. The store will give me a refund but not cash and let me take something else. The only thing is, they don't have any 8800GT cards in stock and won't have any for at least a week. So, I think I will take something else. I don't mind spending a bit more. What should I get?

essentialatom · May 13th, 2008, 09:36 PM

To be honest, you might be best off going with onboard graphics for a week and then getting another 8800GT. If not, there are several cards that would suit you that are slightly better (8800GTX, ATi Radeon HD3870, and then you get stupid ones like the 9800GX2 and 3870X2) but I don't know exactly the kinds of prices they go for and my internet's going far too slowly to look it up.

MadCow809 · May 13th, 2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Solberg

My new computer is just two months old and my 8800GT is dead. The store will give me a refund but not cash and let me take something else. The only thing is, they don't have any 8800GT cards in stock and won't have any for at least a week. So, I think I will take something else. I don't mind spending a bit more. What should I get?

9800GTX or 3870X2 are both better than the 8800GT, you might want to chip in some extra money for these top of the range performance cards.

But I'd rather wait for a week and settle with the 8800GT.

Baxman · May 13th, 2008, 10:05 PM

If you have the money, an 8800 GTS 512 is a perfect card. It's not expensive at all, it overclocks stupidly well (up to 8800 GTX standards) and is very scalable up to 22"/24" monitors. Beyond that there are the 98xx options, but are slightly more expensive for not-so-noticable gaines.

So really the important question is; what size monitor are you using, since different cards do well on different resolutions.

Solberg · May 14th, 2008, 05:11 AM

They have the 8800 GTS 512 so I think I will get that.

Viper007Bond · May 14th, 2008, 05:50 AM

Stick to a 8800 series, but it may be worth going for a higher end one if you have a big monitor and want to play like Crysis at 1080p (I have to run 1680x1050 to get a decent FPS).

Solberg · May 14th, 2008, 10:01 AM

I have a 22 inch lcd at 1680x1650. I think I'll go for the 8800GTS 512 or the 8800GTX the 9000 series seems like crap.

awdrifter · May 14th, 2008, 10:22 AM

Upgrade to the 8800GTS 512mb, it's the best balance between price and performance. The 8800GTX is only slightly faster, but it's on 80nm tech so it runs hotter. The 9600GT is slower than your 8800GT, and the 9800GTX is just an oc'd 8800GTS. So the 8800GTS 512mb is the way to go.

Shawn · May 14th, 2008, 10:25 AM

I got a 9800GTX from eVGA for $309... that's $70 under retail if I recall correctly.

Everyone on FinalGear told me the 9800GTX wasn't worth the price premium over the 8800GT, but the instant rebate made it worthwhile for me.

But if you can't get the 9800GTX on discount, then just go with onboard graphics until they have the 8800GT. From what I read when making my new PC, the 8800GT is still the best bang for the buck, unless you can get a better/newer card for a nice price.

Viper007Bond · May 14th, 2008, 10:42 AM

How much is the GTS over the GT? The GT will run ANY game at basically max settings at 1680x1050.

8800 GT's are like $170 on Newegg BTW Shawn.

Shawn · May 14th, 2008, 11:00 AM

Argh, why do you peeps keep referring me to Newegg? Not only do they not ship to Canada, they're retarded and won't even accept non-US Visa/Mastercard so I can have it shipped to a relative's house.

I got all my parts already... just find it funny that everyone keeps referring me to Newegg. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Luckily, Canada has NCIX which is a lot like Newegg.

awdrifter · May 14th, 2008, 11:22 AM

With the 8800GTS you get 16 more shaders, so imo it's worth it.

Edit: Ok, maybe not for Canada. I found on NCIX a 8800GT 512mb costs $193 + $30 rebate. The cheapest 8800GTS 512mb is $274 + $30 rebate. The 8800GT is definitely a better deal.

Shawn · May 14th, 2008, 11:48 AM

^ But Solberg is not from Canada... only I'm from there and I don't need a video card. images/smilies/tongue.gif

NCIX's prices aren't as cheap as Newegg obviously, but pretty close, especially considering other goods would usually be a lot more expensive here.

Viper007Bond · May 14th, 2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

^ But Solberg is not from Canada

He's from Israel, so who knows what the price difference is.

Solberg · May 14th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Ok, this is what's happening right now.

All the 8800 GTS cards are gone.

Tomorrow i am going there and I can get a EVGA 9800GTX or a Twintech or Gigabyte 8800GT. What should I get?

Lilleput · May 14th, 2008, 05:44 PM

The Cheapest one imo, you won't see a visible difference in those two if your a casual gamer.

Sure if your hardcore about your Rig get the 9800 but if you have to ask what to get you don't seem to be much into it.

Shawn · May 14th, 2008, 08:09 PM

How much are they charging for the 9800GTX?

Viper007Bond · May 15th, 2008, 02:45 AM

Unless the price difference is minimal, stick to the 8800 IMO.

MadCow809 · May 15th, 2008, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solberg

Ok, this is what's happening right now.

All the 8800 GTS cards are gone.

Tomorrow i am going there and I can get a EVGA 9800GTX or a Twintech or Gigabyte 8800GT. What should I get?

8800GT, if the price stays the same.

Or 9800GTX, if you can get a special deal.

bafranksbro · May 15th, 2008, 06:58 AM

It really depends on his CPU, if it's not a real fast one he might not even see a performance increase in the 9800GTX over the 8800GT becuase it might cause a bottleneck. I think I'd choose the 8800GT unless the the 9800GTX is on some super sale or something.

May 13th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#1
Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: 12:01 AM Posts: 1,161 Rep Power: 23	Need a new Graphics Card - What should I get? My new computer is just two months old and my 8800GT is dead. The store will give me a refund but not cash and let me take something else. The only thing is, they don't have any 8800GT cards in stock and won't have any for at least a week. So, I think I will take something else. I don't mind spending a bit more. What should I get? __________________

May 13th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#2
essentialatom Joined: Jun 29th, 2005 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: Solihull / Warwick University Age: 20 Posts: 538 Car: None any more, my brother pranged it a bit... Rep Power: 18	To be honest, you might be best off going with onboard graphics for a week and then getting another 8800GT. If not, there are several cards that would suit you that are slightly better (8800GTX, ATi Radeon HD3870, and then you get stupid ones like the 9800GX2 and 3870X2) but I don't know exactly the kinds of prices they go for and my internet's going far too slowly to look it up. __________________ Your Opinion Is Worthless - check it out! And to a lesser extent - A Payne in the Glass

May 14th, 2008, 05:11 AM	#5
Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: 12:01 AM Posts: 1,161 Rep Power: 23	They have the 8800 GTS 512 so I think I will get that. __________________

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Stick to a 8800 series, but it may be worth going for a higher end one if you have a big monitor and want to play like Crysis at 1080p (I have to run 1680x1050 to get a decent FPS). __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

May 14th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#7
Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: 12:01 AM Posts: 1,161 Rep Power: 23	I have a 22 inch lcd at 1680x1650. I think I'll go for the 8800GTS 512 or the 8800GTX the 9000 series seems like crap. __________________

May 13th, 2008, 10:05 PM	#4
Baxman Joined: Oct 2nd, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Chesterfield Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	If you have the money, an 8800 GTS 512 is a perfect card. It's not expensive at all, it overclocks stupidly well (up to 8800 GTX standards) and is very scalable up to 22"/24" monitors. Beyond that there are the 98xx options, but are slightly more expensive for not-so-noticable gaines. So really the important question is; what size monitor are you using, since different cards do well on different resolutions.

May 14th, 2008, 10:22 AM	#8
awdrifter Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: 04:38 AM Posts: 1,549 Rep Power: 26	Upgrade to the 8800GTS 512mb, it's the best balance between price and performance. The 8800GTX is only slightly faster, but it's on 80nm tech so it runs hotter. The 9600GT is slower than your 8800GT, and the 9800GTX is just an oc'd 8800GTS. So the 8800GTS 512mb is the way to go. __________________ TP

May 14th, 2008, 10:25 AM	#9
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 06:51 AM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,781 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 93	I got a 9800GTX from eVGA for $309... that's $70 under retail if I recall correctly. Everyone on FinalGear told me the 9800GTX wasn't worth the price premium over the 8800GT, but the instant rebate made it worthwhile for me. But if you can't get the 9800GTX on discount, then just go with onboard graphics until they have the 8800GT. From what I read when making my new PC, the 8800GT is still the best bang for the buck, unless you can get a better/newer card for a nice price.

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	How much is the GTS over the GT? The GT will run ANY game at basically max settings at 1680x1050. 8800 GT's are like $170 on Newegg BTW Shawn. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

May 14th, 2008, 11:00 AM	#11
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 06:51 AM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,781 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 93	Argh, why do you peeps keep referring me to Newegg? Not only do they not ship to Canada, they're retarded and won't even accept non-US Visa/Mastercard so I can have it shipped to a relative's house. I got all my parts already... just find it funny that everyone keeps referring me to Newegg. Luckily, Canada has NCIX which is a lot like Newegg.

May 14th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#12
awdrifter Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: 04:38 AM Posts: 1,549 Rep Power: 26	With the 8800GTS you get 16 more shaders, so imo it's worth it. Edit: Ok, maybe not for Canada. I found on NCIX a 8800GT 512mb costs $193 + $30 rebate. The cheapest 8800GTS 512mb is $274 + $30 rebate. The 8800GT is definitely a better deal. __________________ TP Last edited by awdrifter; May 14th, 2008 at 11:27 AM..

May 14th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#13
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 06:51 AM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,781 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 93	^ But Solberg is not from Canada... only I'm from there and I don't need a video card. NCIX's prices aren't as cheap as Newegg obviously, but pretty close, especially considering other goods would usually be a lot more expensive here.

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Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: 12:01 AM Posts: 1,161 Rep Power: 23	Ok, this is what's happening right now. All the 8800 GTS cards are gone. Tomorrow i am going there and I can get a EVGA 9800GTX or a Twintech or Gigabyte 8800GT. What should I get? __________________

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Lilleput Evo-less Joined: Jun 10th, 2005 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: United Kingdom of Denmark Age: 25 Posts: 2,982 Car: Ford S-Max Titanium - 268hp Rep Power: 71	The Cheapest one imo, you won't see a visible difference in those two if your a casual gamer. Sure if your hardcore about your Rig get the 9800 but if you have to ask what to get you don't seem to be much into it. __________________

May 14th, 2008, 08:09 PM	#17
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 06:51 AM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,781 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 93	How much are they charging for the 9800GTX?

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May 15th, 2008, 02:45 AM	#18
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Unless the price difference is minimal, stick to the 8800 IMO. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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bafranksbro Joined: Dec 1st, 2007 Last Online: July 18th, 2008 Location: New Hampshire Age: 24 Posts: 598 Car: 98 VW Jetta Rep Power: 12	It really depends on his CPU, if it's not a real fast one he might not even see a performance increase in the 9800GTX over the 8800GT becuase it might cause a bottleneck. I think I'd choose the 8800GT unless the the 9800GTX is on some super sale or something.