Least expensive card to replace 9800GTX

[Andy T]

My 9800GTX died, and I am wondering what would be the least expensive modern Nvidia that is closest in performance to replace it?

Thanks.

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

The GeForce GTS 450 seems like a good bet. You can get an EVGA reference card for only $100 new. Link

For the same amount, you can also get a reference refurbished EVGA GTX 460 768MB FPB. Link

The GTS 450 will be overall 15% faster than your now defunct 9800GTX, while the GTX 460 768MB will be overall 35% faster. If you think going for a refurb is worth the extra 20% performance, go for it. The GTX 460 768MB also has more over-clocking headroom. Both cards will run cooler and quieter than your 9800GTX.

 

[happy medium]

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The GeForce GTS 450 seems like a good bet. You can get an EVGA reference card for only $100 new. Link

For the same amount, you can also get a reference refurbished EVGA GTX 460 768MB FPB. Link

The GTS 450 will be overall 15% faster than your now defunct 9800GTX, while the GTX 460 768MB will be overall 35% faster. If you think going for a refurb is worth the extra 20% performance, go for it. The GTX 460 768MB also has more over-clocking headroom. Both cards will run cooler and quieter than your 9800GTX.

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[LOL_Wut_Axel]

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Thanks.

 

[Andy T]

Thanks!

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Thanks!

What are you considering getting? That refurb GTX 460 768MB looks very tasty at only $100, but if you'd rather get something new, go for the GTS 450. I will tell you, though, EVGA's manufacturer refurbed cards are almost brand new most of the time.

 

[hdfxst]

evga has b-stock that are pretty good deals http://www.evga.com/products/prodlist.asp?switch=20 only a 90 warranty though

 

[Red Hawk]

A Radeon HD 5770 has better performance than a Geforce GTS 450 at the same price, but if you want to stay loyal Nvidia at the expense of price/performance than fine...

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

A Radeon HD 5770 has better performance than a Geforce GTS 450 at the same price, but if you want to stay loyal Nvidia at the expense of price/performance than fine...

The cheapest Radeon HD 6770 is $115; the cheapest GeForce GTS 450 is $100.

The GTS 450 is a bit faster than a Radeon HD 6750, so there's not much of an argument to be made in price/performance.

 

[Red Hawk]

Bah, AMD must have used the rebadging to justify keeping the price up. I got mine for $110, $90 after rebate. 450 prices weren't quite so low then either.

I concede though, the 450 is significantly less expensive.

 

[Andy T]

I am thinking of going with the new 450 only for warranty's sake since it was a eVGA card that died on me and I forgot to register it for warranty. Besides this will be going into my secondary rig that won't be used for heavy gaming.

What are you considering getting? That refurb GTX 460 768MB looks very tasty at only $100, but if you'd rather get something new, go for the GTS 450. I will tell you, though, EVGA's manufacturer refurbed cards are almost brand new most of the time.

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

I am thinking of going with the new 450 only for warranty's sake since it was a eVGA card that died on me and I forgot to register it for warranty. Besides this will be going into my secondary rig that won't be used for heavy gaming.

Sounds great, then. Enjoy your new card.