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Am I good to go with this video card?

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I posted a thread here last year inquiring about upgrading my video card, but now I think I'm actually ready to do it. 🙂 The system I'm currently on was built going on 3 years ago, and still runs Vista/W7 like a champ. However, I'm getting into a couple of racing games on the PC, and I really want that video card upgrade now.

My current system is as follows:
- Asus P5B Deluxe: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131045
- Core 2 Duo E6600 oc'd to 2.7
- eVGA 7800GT
- Seasonic M12 600W: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817151030
- 2GB Corsair RAM (I don't remember the exact specs, but it is the nicer stuff that allowed me to overclock the cpu)
- 2 standard 7200 320GB hard drives

The video card that I have in my Newegg cart awaiting purchase:
- eVGA GTX275: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130475

I'm looking at that particular card because of a few different reasons. First, I've long been a supporter of eVGA and nVidia GPU's because I've never had a single issue over the past 8 or so years of using them. I've always been pleased, so I'm going to stick with the status quo. Second, I compared the GTX260 to the GTX275, and was satisfied with the price-to-performance ratio increase of going to the GTX275. I won't be looking at another video card for at least a couple more years, so I don't mind paying the extra $30 or whatever it will be (especially after the available MIR).

So my questions, if you gentlemen do not mind.

1. Will this GTX275 part that I've picked work with the current hardware that I have? I see the GTX275 is PCI-E 2.0. Will this card work with my motherboard? Do I have the right connectors on my power supply (I'm pretty sure I do)?
2. Will I most likely be CPU limited with an upgrade to the GTX275? If so, would it be wise to downgrade towards the GTX260 to save money since I'm not planning on upgrading my cpu/mobo anytime soon?

I appreciate any responses. When I'm not looking at a new build, I completely ignore all new computer parts and technologies, so I'm typically lost when I do decide to upgrade something. It has been almost 3 years now, so I'm definitely lost 🙂.
 
1) Yes, yes and yes.
2) Just a little if at all, you might consider pushing your OC a bit higher (3-3.2GHz should be easily attainable with that e6600).

3) You missed the easy upgrade. $52 will buy you 4GB DDR2 from G.Skill that will make a world of difference in your games if you ever run short on system memory.
 
Originally posted by: Denithor
3) You missed the easy upgrade. $52 will buy you 4GB DDR2 from G.Skill that will make a world of difference in your games if you ever run short on system memory.
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Holy crap, RAM is that cheap now? Geezus. I'm running W7 64-bit, so I think I might pick that up as well.

EDIT: For nostalgia's sake, I figured I'd point out that for this top-of-the-line Corsair 1GBx2 RAM that I use right now, I paid right at $300 for it in November 2006. 😀
 
Originally posted by: gizbug
GTX260 is a few generations behind, be ware. No Directx 10.1 support for the upcoming Windows 7.
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GT200 is the current generation of graphics cards. 10.1 can be used now in a limited number of games, but is quickly being forgotten for DX11 with win7.
 
Originally posted by: gizbug
GTX260 is a few generations behind, be ware. No Directx 10.1 support for the upcoming Windows 7.
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I'm not really concerned about 10.1 support, as I don't have to be on the latest and greatest technologies. I just want something that will max out the couple of races games I'm playing and still leave me in good shape to run some of the FPS's that I've missed out on the past couple years while not having to worry about playing upcoming games like SC2 and Diablo3 in all their glory.
 
That GTX275 you linked woud be a huge upgrade, but it looks a bit over priced to me. You can get an equal performing AMD 4890 card for $50 less (hence the reason I say that GTX275 is overpriced). The GTX260 linked would probably suite your needs very well and save you a lot of money over that GTX275. The difference would be night and day over your 7800. Get that GTX260 and use the money saved for some more memory. :thumbsup:
 
You guys did get me to look pretty hard at the 4890 and the GTX260, but I decided to stick with the GTX275 that I linked to above. It's hard to argue with years upon years of rock-solid hardware from nVidia and eVGA, so I ultimately felt more comfortable with their product. Plus, the benchmarks were close enough to the 4890 for me not to care about the extra cost.

I didn't go after the GTX260 because I'll have this card for at least a couple of years, and was fine with the extra money for increased power. I was checking my Newegg order history and was surprised to see my current eVGA 7800GT card was purchased in September of 2005. I didn't know I had been using it for so long!
 
Originally posted by: peritusONE
You guys did get me to look pretty hard at the 4890 and the GTX260, but I decided to stick with the GTX275 that I linked to above. It's hard to argue with years upon years of rock-solid hardware from nVidia and eVGA, so I ultimately felt more comfortable with their product. Plus, the benchmarks were close enough to the 4890 for me not to care about the extra cost.

I didn't go after the GTX260 because I'll have this card for at least a couple of years, and was fine with the extra money for increased power. I was checking my Newegg order history and was surprised to see my current eVGA 7800GT card was purchased in September of 2005. I didn't know I had been using it for so long!
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Both are nice card, but good choice for your card, it performs very close and sometimes can outperform the more expensive GTX 280, specially when overclocked.

Originally posted by: OCguy
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GT200 is the current generation of graphics cards. 10.1 can be used now in a limited number of games, but is quickly being forgotten for DX11 with win7.
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I don't think so, DX11 is a strictly subset of DX10.1, which will benefit DX10.1 users when DX11 is used.
 
That's a great choice. I love evga & Xfx. Good cards for you would be: gtx260 / 48701gb, or gtx275 / 4890. Your PSU could handle them fine. Personally, I like Nv's drivers better, having owned both ATI & Nv.

An EVGA gtx275 is definetly the best card out of the 4 mentioned above, but you could probably find an msi/giga 4890 that performs within 95-99% of that for 1/2 the price.

edit: Just want to second the recommendations above by russiansensation and denithor. 4gb ram, 3.2-3.4ghz OC on the E6600, and a good deal on an HD4890. But an EVGA 275 is friggin' sweet!
 
I figured I'd update and let everyone know I got my eVGA GTX275 in today and it's running great. I actually had a second PCI-E 6-pin power cord to hook into my modular power supply, so that was nice. I had plenty enough room to install the card in my case, and was very impressed at it's size. I've never handled a dual-slot video card like this, it's pretty impressive.

Once I registered on eVGA's website, I was surprised to find out that you get a free Advanced license key for 3DMark Vantage, a full copy of Cryostasis, and a full copy of Crazy Machines 2. This is in addition to the code I received for a full copy of Terminator Salvation. Pretty nice IMO. I guess I'll spend the rest of this week putting the card through its paces and make sure it's running like it should be. So far, I'm happy with the purchase!
 
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