Video card advice

**bryn0202** · 10-28-09, 12:48 PM

I need to replace my GeForce 8800 GT
what would be a good upgrade from this without totally breaking the bank?

**Addrake** · 10-28-09, 12:51 PM

I have the EVGA version of this card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133270

GTX 260. I paid around $400 for it a year or so ago and now it's down to $179. Great card, takes everything I throw at it with ease.

**jason_jinx** · 10-28-09, 12:54 PM

ATI 5870 is a great buy right now.

Nvidia 260 is a great buy right now.

:9

**QuickLightning** · 10-28-09, 12:55 PM

I have one similar to this... runs everything I own on high great. I would buy EVGA products if I had the choice though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814129113

**BigHub** · 10-28-09, 12:58 PM

I have the EVGA 8800GT and I've been thinking about upgrading as well. Hmmm...

I started out as a ATI guy and went with that for a long time, then I switched to Nvidia when I got this card... Go back to ATI or stay with Nvidia?, I mean hell.. they both out compete eachother every year.

So if I go with one, the other will be ahead of the curve a month or two later. Hmm... Choices.

**Keiron** · 10-28-09, 01:05 PM

Well I am wanting to get a new video card as well. My 8800 GTS recently died on me and am using a Radeon X1800 my brother wasn't using. I'm no expert on ATI, but I'm pretty sure that is still a downgrade (still it was free though so I can't complain).

But I just saw this on Newegg and was thinking about getting it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130519

Not a bad card from the looks of it for $50. Would it be worth the investment though or should I consider going for a slightly more expensive card to get the performance I want?

Nevermind. I completely missed the specs. Got my hopes up for nothing.

**Mcstrange** · 10-28-09, 01:07 PM

5850.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...on%20HD%205850

If you can find one. 280ish and more power than youll know what to do with.

This time around from what I have read ATi is going to have nvidia handily beaten with the 58xx series of cards for at least the next 6 months. I would go with ATI right now,

But ya the 260 is one heck of a good card and can likely be had for under 150 if you keep your eye out.

**i8pptuakamonstercam** · 10-28-09, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Keiron

Well I am wanting to get a new video card as well. My 8800 GTS recently died on me and am using a Radeon X1800 my brother wasn't using. I'm no expert on ATI, but I'm pretty sure that is still a downgrade (still it was free though so I can't complain).

But I just saw this on Newegg and was thinking about getting it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130519

Not a bad card from the looks of it for $50. Would it be worth the investment though or should I consider going for a slightly more expensive card to get the performance I want?

isn't that a downgrade again?

**Mcstrange** · 10-28-09, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Keiron

But I just saw this on Newegg and was thinking about getting it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130519

Not a bad card from the looks of it for $50. Would it be worth the investment though or should I consider going for a slightly more expensive card to get the performance I want?

That will NOT play video games. Period the end, write that shit off and send it to bangcock. No video games on that piece of crap.

Stick with the 1800 until you can get something more. Like at least a 260 level from nvidia or a 4770 from ATI.

**Keiron** · 10-28-09, 01:24 PM

Pardon my hastiness. Just looked at the specs more closely.

That's what I get for hoping for a cheap, quick fix. Newer models is not always better...

Might just be sticking with the 1800 for now then as I really can't afford too much at the moment due to recent car issues.