Best card for ~$125

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schneiderguy

schneiderguy

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7600gt :)

edit: or x1650xt. they are about the same speed, but the x1650xt can do HDR + AA if that matters to you
 
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Acanthus

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the 7600GT and X1650XT are both good for the money.

The 8000 series mid range could be a lot closer than previously thought, there are beta cards built and circulating (pics in the 8600/8300 thread).
 
jamesbond007

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Wow, that XFX 7600GT looks to be the nicest card for the price right now! I have been looking for about 2 hours now at reviews between the 7900GS and other higher-end cards to replace my semi-deffective 6800 non-ultra. (google DPC + nvidia + troubleshoot)

The XFX 7600GT has the fastest memory and core compared to others, dual DVI...moosey, I don't know how I missed that card on NewEgg, but thanks for the link and post! Such a sweet price for the casual/light gamer! Dual DVI to boot. :D
 
RussianSensation

RussianSensation

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So instead of spending $125 on a midrange card today and then buying a midrange Geforce 8 for $299, why don't you just buy an 8800GTX today?

Sure you can resell the $125 card for say $75 but is $75 worth it to not enjoy high end performance for all this time?

To me stopgap cards don't make a lot of sense.

If you want a decent mid-range card, just get X1950 Pro instead and upgrade when you require more performance.
 
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AndrewL

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Originally posted by: RussianSensation
So instead of spending $125 on a midrange card today and then buying a midrange Geforce 8 for $299, why don't you just buy an 8800GTX today?

Sure you can resell the $125 card for say $75 but is $75 worth it to not enjoy high end performance for all this time?

To me stopgap cards don't make a lot of sense.

If you want a decent mid-range card, just get X1950 Pro instead and upgrade when you require more performance.
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Imo your almost bang on as far as bang for buck method. Instead though I always by mid-highend as opposed to mid or ultra highend. Ultra highend deprecciates like crazy within a few months. Mid high is usually at least 85%-90% of the highest end performance for 1/2 to 2/3 as much. To top it off when all is said and done 1-2 yrs later you can still get about half what you paid for it maybe a little more.

 
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aberdeen5

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Originally posted by: RussianSensation
So instead of spending $125 on a midrange card today and then buying a midrange Geforce 8 for $299, why don't you just buy an 8800GTX today?

Sure you can resell the $125 card for say $75 but is $75 worth it to not enjoy high end performance for all this time?

To me stopgap cards don't make a lot of sense.

If you want a decent mid-range card, just get X1950 Pro instead and upgrade when you require more performance.
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I don't have the money to buy a 8800GTX or GTS right now. I agree with you that stopgap cards can be a waste, but I am going to want to have a DX10 card for the DX10 games coming out down the road.
 
Arkaign

Arkaign

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Originally posted by: KenSimone
Is the recertified 7800gt on newegg a good deal ($136)? I'm looking for the same thing OP is looking for. A good card cheap.
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Just got that very thing! Pwns the 7600GS I replaced, and is noticably faster than the 7600GT OC in a friend's PC that has a faster cpu than mine (He : C2D 6600, Me : Puny PD 945)
 
Captante

Captante

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Originally posted by: Arkaign
Originally posted by: KenSimone
Is the recertified 7800gt on newegg a good deal ($136)? I'm looking for the same thing OP is looking for. A good card cheap.
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Just got that very thing! Pwns the 7600GS I replaced, and is noticably faster than the 7600GT OC in a friend's PC that has a faster cpu than mine (He : C2D 6600, Me : Puny PD 945)
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If it works ok its a fantastic deal because its essentially a slightly lower clocked 7900GS & thus will smoke any 7600GT .. just be sure to test it very well during the 14 day return period.
 
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Any gut feelings on which of the following has a better chance of being functional... the recertified 7800gt or an open box 7900gs from Newegg?
 
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