A New Graphics Card? Which One

[Dicko]

Hi one and all.
Just decided which heatsink to buy so I can overclock some more.
Now I want to upgrade my graphics card and with so many choices it is damn hard to know which way to go.
I have decided to go with an 8800GT or a 9600GT I really like the look of the XFX GeForce 9600GT XXX Alpha Dog Edition
here
Or should I look for an 8800GT like the XFXGRAPHIC: XFX PCIe 2.0 8800GT 512MB Fansink.
here
Would just like a few ideas and options.

Please don't shout

-ViRGE

 

[s44]

That's probably the worst 8800GT you could buy. You want a BIGGER fan, not a smaller one.

 

[Dicko]

Thanks for that
Would something like this be betterhere

 

[roguerower]

Dude...go to newegg

Something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127329

 

[classy]

With the new ATI cards out in like 2 weeks which by most accounts will be priced lower and perform better, I would wait.

 

[Dicko]

Thanks for that
Looks like its worth waiting about how long you thing until its worth getting something

 

[MarcVenice]

He's in australia, look at the websites hes linking to ? So newegg isn't really an option I guess. But waiting for the new ati/nvidia cards is DEFINATELY worth it !!!

 

[taltamir]

I really wouldn't buy ANYTHING right now... wait 2 weeks. The new gen of AMD midrange and nVidia high end are both arriving in 2 weeks, and it is the first redesign for both companies in 2 years (they have only been doing die shrinks the last year).

Current products will see their prices plummet, and you could also get much better products for the 200$ you seem to be willing to spend.

 

[Dicko]

Hi
I had my original post edited,
Please don't shout

-ViRGE

Did i say or do something wrong.
If so im sorry
Richard

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: Dicko
Did i say or do something wrong.
If so im sorry
Richard

The title was all in caps, it's not a big deal but we do try to encourage a basic level of decorum. Don't sweat it.

PS You should turn your PM ability on

 

[Dicko]

Sorry ViRGE
Did not know not to do that WONT do it again
Thanks for the heads up
Richard
PM is on

 

[Dicko]

Thanks all for your advice have decided to wait for the new cards looks like the 4850 may be the way to go.
Just wonder how much they will try to sell them for in Aus
Just one other question, I have never had an ATI card before only NVidea do I need to uninstall the current vid card drivers etc prior to installing an ATI card?
Thanks

 

[taltamir]

yes...
1. Uninstall old driver (from add remove programs)
2. Turn off computer
3. Put in new card
4. Turn on computer
5. Install new driver...

If you have any trouble after that (and you shouldn't), then boot into safe mode, and run driver sweeper, then go back into regular mode and install the drivers again. but that should happen.

 

[ThaJollyMan]

Originally posted by: classy
With the new ATI cards out in like 2 weeks which by most accounts will be priced lower and perform better, I would wait.

Since when did ATI outperform Nvidia in recent times?

 

[BlueAcolyte]

Have you been keeping up at all? Also, the X1900s beat up the 7900s.