Bottle necking with current cpu and new video card?

[cowface3]

The specs of my current rig are below. I'm wondering if a new mid range video card will bottle neck with my current cpu and to what extent.

 

[rathsach]

I've been running pretty much the same setup with an 8800GTS.. That's about the fastest you can go before your cpu starts to bottleneck..

 

[cowface3]

whats the performance difference between those two cards?

 

[rathsach]

Originally posted by: cowface3
whats the performance difference between those two cards?

Ever hear of www.google.com?

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/429/6

 

[Roguestar]

Depends what card and what resolution. On lower resolutions and better cards you'll be CPU bottlenecked.

 

[cowface3]

So what would be the best card for my current rig in the range of 100-150 dollars? Any specific Newegg links?

 

[happy medium]

A overclocked 9600gt like this one for 114.00$ with a 30$ rebate = 85$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814500018

Should be twice as fast as a 7900gt.

Your opteron 165 needs overclocking badly.

 

[cowface3]

ya i had it overclocked for a bit but it seemed to have problems so i just went back to stock.
Quick question though, What is PCI express 2.0 x16? Would you expect my motherboard to have it or could there be a conflict?

 

[happy medium]

na pci-e 1.0 is compatable with 2.0 Should be no problem.

 

[cowface3]

What are the warranties like on the Zotac cards. I couldn't find any specific information on the website. I usually buy EVGA because they have good warranties.

I was looking at this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130360
You guys think that's a good choice?

 

[happy medium]

Looks good to me. Evga is a great company.

 

[cowface3]

will my power supply be able to handle the 7900gt without a problem? I will also be adding a few fans. I've owned the Liberty 500w for 2 and a half years now also so, does that play a part?

 

[happy medium]

Originally posted by: cowface3
will my power supply be able to handle the 7900gt without a problem? I will also be adding a few fans. I've owned the Liberty 500w for 2 and a half years now also so, does that play a part?

If you meant the 9600gt...Yes easily.