Downgrade 6800 to 6600GT?

[onlyCOpunk]

Title says it all. I'm selling my eVGA 6800 to get a card that has dual DVI outputs. The only 6800 option I have seen is an XFX card for $260. I have an AXP 2600 so I'm not going fo rth ebest, but will I notice any difference in performance if I revert back to 6600GT? Or should I stick with the 6800?

 

[Insidious]

You will notice the difference.

 

[Munky]

Stick with the 6800, it's faster than the 6600GT

 

[Slappy00]

If you can find one, the Gainward 6800GT has duel DVI

 

[onlyCOpunk]

I want to step up from just the regular 6800, and I can afford it, but I don't know if I can justify 300-350 on a single peripheral when there's so much more that money could do. I suppose if I was guaranteed years of performance from the card then I would/will.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

ask youself do you really need dual DVI? IMHO, VGA on a quality LCD is actually pretty good, and as long as you have DVI driving the monitor you'll be looking at most you should be fine.

 

[onlyCOpunk]

Well of course don't really need dual dvi. I don't even really need two monitors, but that's besides the point. I'm also trying to lean towards something in a 256MB flavor, but then again, I have no clue if these cards are capable of taking advantage of all that video ram at this present time.