Is there much of a difference?

[Andrew1990]

I am looking at purchasing a new video card to game with. I have looked at these two and both fit in my price range of under $160. The GTX is about $40-60 more than the GT, so I was wondering how much of an improvement I would see with the extra 16 shaders the GTX offers? Is it worth the extra cash?

Resolution = 1680x1050
Games = L4D, CSS, BF2142, Oblivion


I do plan on updating my processor as well to a new Phenom II when they come out in Jan/Feb.

 

[MarcVenice]

I'd prolly get a 9800gt for those games and that resolution. The 9800gt will mudstomp those game with 100fps most of the time. There's a $105 EVGA dualslot cooler. Maybe you could find something even cheaper tomorrow, on cyber monday ?

 

[vj8usa]

There isn't a huge difference. These days, a 9800GTX isn't a great buy, considering that it seems to be more expensive than the 4850, which is generally faster. You may also be able to get a GTX260/4870 for not much more than 160 after live cashback, either of which would smoke a 4850 or 9800GT[X].

 

[eddiebravo]

either of those cards is serious overkill for those games, especially cs:source.

 

[Andrew1990]

Would either card be able to crank up the AA in those games?

 

[Twsmit]

For the smoothest gameplay in Source games like L4D, CSS, TF2, DoD it's best to have a strong CPU. But even with your X2 you should be able to have moderate to high AA/AF at 1680x1050. My 9600GT is able to handle those games no problem and I would imagine a 9800 card would be even better. I don't know about Oblivion but at least with BF2142 you should also have no problem with moderate to high AA/AF.

 

[Andrew1990]

Ok, thanks a lot for the advice. I might just go for the 9800GT as it is cheaper and if I need more performance just pop another one in SLI later on when they are cheaper.

 

[toado]

If you're considering the 9800 GT, don't forget about the 4830, as its equally fast and is better once AA is enabled. Nice features such as HDMI audio out also.

 

[Andrew1990]

Are the HD4830s as hot as their older brothers, the 4850/4870? I would rather have a card that doesnt run very hot with stock cooling.

 

[Leyawiin]

9800 GT or HD 4830. Anything more will be overkill with your CPU (and even those two will bottleneck a bit). I see you're planning to upgrade when you can, so that's a little less of a concern (and its good you have it oc'd to about X2 5000 levels though - that'll help).

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: Andrew1990
I am looking at purchasing a new video card to game with. I have looked at these two and both fit in my price range of under $160. The GTX is about $40-60 more than the GT, so I was wondering how much of an improvement I would see with the extra 16 shaders the GTX offers? Is it worth the extra cash?

Resolution = 1680x1050
Games = L4D, CSS, BF2142, Oblivion


I do plan on updating my processor as well to a new Phenom II when they come out in Jan/Feb.

9800GTX+ for $144 AR (faster than 9800gt, and 9800gtx)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814133246

 

[Andrew1990]

Originally posted by: jaredpace

Originally posted by: Andrew1990
I am looking at purchasing a new video card to game with. I have looked at these two and both fit in my price range of under $160. The GTX is about $40-60 more than the GT, so I was wondering how much of an improvement I would see with the extra 16 shaders the GTX offers? Is it worth the extra cash?

Resolution = 1680x1050
Games = L4D, CSS, BF2142, Oblivion


I do plan on updating my processor as well to a new Phenom II when they come out in Jan/Feb.

9800GTX+ for $144 AR (faster than 9800gt, and 9800gtx)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814133246

I usually only go for XFX, EVGA, or BFG for their warranties, otherwise that would be a good deal. Maybe I will check to see if there are any GTX+ from the three I listed that are the same price.

 

[daveybrat]

I'd go with a 9800GT since your motherboard supports SLI. You can always pop another one in there in the future.

And i second the EVGA dual slot cooling 9800GT, a very nice card!