I can't really wait 3 months for the new series, i am on a shitty computer with onboard gpu and really wanting to play good games, with 600$ the gx2 is the best thing i can get now?
Is 9800gx2 the best option for now?
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3x 9800GTX should be better in every way. $900-ish.
The GX2 is the fastest multi-GPU solution using a single PCIe slot.
Now, the question: do you have a 30" display you absolutely need to drive at 2500x1600? If not, all games (except Crysis) will run absolutely great with a single 9600GT, 8800GS, 8800GT 512 or 8800GTS or 8800GTX. And without SLI issues.
The GX2 is the fastest multi-GPU solution using a single PCIe slot.
Now, the question: do you have a 30" display you absolutely need to drive at 2500x1600? If not, all games (except Crysis) will run absolutely great with a single 9600GT, 8800GS, 8800GT 512 or 8800GTS or 8800GTX. And without SLI issues.
nitromullet
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I picked up a GX2 last month, and I have no regrets. It certainly isn't the cheapest card out, but it kicks that crap out of any other single card. I also personally like it better than a previous 8800GT SLI rig I had. The only people I really ever see knocking this card are people that don't own one.
Well i am building a new computer so i'm getting everything new, i have a large budget since i haven't upgraded anything in many years
This is what i have in mind
qx9650
2x2gb ddr3 1333mhz ocz reaper
will probably buy the 9600 gt and wait for the 9900 gtx
still figuring out what mobo to get
no idea what PSU to get
sgrinavi
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If I had a generous budget I would get something closer to the high end and sell it later. If you are considering an SLI board then go for a pair of 8800GTs. If you are waiting on a great single GPU solution then go for an x48 board and a single 8800GTS/G92 -- as for the next great thing from nvida you may wait 2 months or 12 - who knows?
Companies like EVGA and BFG will allow you to "step up" when a new card comes out. Lets you purchase a 9800gtx for $330. But then in June Nvidia releases the 9900gtx which blows away the 9800gtx. EVGA will allow you to return your older 9800gtx and credit the $330 towards the purchase of a new card.
Its a really cool program my friend used it when he purchased a G80 8800GTS 320 then next month the G92 comes out. Well he was pissed, but he was able to use the step up program from EVGA to get the newer card with out to much pain in his wallet.
Its a really cool program my friend used it when he purchased a G80 8800GTS 320 then next month the G92 comes out. Well he was pissed, but he was able to use the step up program from EVGA to get the newer card with out to much pain in his wallet.
You mean you return the old card and 100% of its cost is credited towards the purchase of a newer card?
Is this program supported by the manufacturer or the retailer? For example, if I bought a card from NCIX in Canada, would I still be eligible for this step up program? Where can I read more about this?
Cheers.
It's not as great as it sounds -- EVGA applies your MSRP against MSRP of their cards. This works great if you buy an older card for too much money, and new cards are selling for >>>>> MSRP (as has been the case with popular hardware lately).
Otherwise MSRP on evga's site can be $100+ over what the cards are selling on newegg et al, which makes the stepup a dubious value. For example, step up price on a 9600GT is $189 and a 9800GX2 is still $599. Great if you bought an 8600GT for $180 at Best Buy, otherwise not so much.
Every SLI solution has SLI issues.
Otherwise MSRP on evga's site can be $100+ over what the cards are selling on newegg et al, which makes the stepup a dubious value. For example, step up price on a 9600GT is $189 and a 9800GX2 is still $599. Great if you bought an 8600GT for $180 at Best Buy, otherwise not so much.
Every SLI solution has SLI issues.
And I just read that the Step-Up program has to be used within 90 days of the purchase date on the invoice. Hmph.
Sounded too good to be true =)
Sounded too good to be true =)
Not all -- less popular cards like the 9800GX2 dropped from $599 to $539 less than a week after release, and has been seen as cheap as $510 AR a month later. 9800GTX went from $349 to $259 AR (!!!!) in less than 24 days.
But yeah, on a card like the 8800GT 512 everyone wanted for xmas -- to the MOON, Alice!
I wouldn't go so far as to call it a scam. For sure if you use the step up program you are going to overpay, epically compared to people who hunt the hot deals forum : )
But, it does help stop the hurt of having your video card go from top of the line to mid range in less than 90 days.
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