Deciding on upgrade path...

[liquid51]

I'm currently using my secondary rig while I've been waiting for some rma'd parts to arrive for my main system (see sig).

The specs for the secondary:

MSI K8NGM2-FID
A64 3700+ @ 2.4GHz
2GB corsair 3500LL (borrowed from main rig)
Antec Truepower 430
7800GTX 512 (610/1810) (also borrowed from main)

I'm waiting on a 7900GT step-up to arrive, and I'm debating whether I should purchase another 7900GT for my for my SLI setup (keeping the 512 for the other system), or if I shouldn't try and find a second 7800GTX 512. I plan on OCing the 7900GT and understand that speeds will easily surpass that of the 7800, but the 256MB of memory is making the descision a bit tough. I like uber resolutions, and have heard that that's where memory is king.

So what to do? Any opinions?

 

[liquid51]

7800GTX 512 SLI (600+/1800+)?

-or-

7900GT SLI (700+/1900+)?

No opinions?

 

[SpeedZealot369]

I think you can end with the same performance and save money by going 7900gt (volt modded im assuming from your listed clocks) Since the only difference between the 2 cards at those clocks is the extra vram. IMO that extra ram isn't worth all the money you'd save by going 7900gt (volt modded)

 

[Smartazz]

Go with the 7900's.

 

[Praxis1452]

where the hell are you even going to find the 7800gtx 512?

 

[Nextman916]

Originally posted by: Praxis1452
where the hell are you even going to find the 7800gtx 512?

exactly....

 

[996GT2]

The GTX 512 is still available at some online stores, albeit at greatly inflated prices

 

[alpha88]

I'd go for the 7900GT.

I run at 1920x1200, and I don't feel lacking with only 256 megs.

 

[liquid51]

Originally posted by: alpha88
I'd go for the 7900GT.

I run at 1920x1200, and I don't feel lacking with only 256 megs.

excellent. Exactly what I wanted to hear.

Yes, I'm volt modding, and I'm going to WC with either DD or Swiftech gear.

As far as aquiring the second 7800 512, I was going to look into ebay. But they're going for $500 roughly, and couldn't justify that when a 7900gtx vanilla is $489. But I may sell it anyhow and get a faster, cooler, and therefore more overclockable 7900gtx and pocket the change.

Thanks for the replies