Looking to purchase a new video card soon looking for suggestions

[EvilSponge]

Hello all,

I just put together a E6400 rig and am looking to upgrade my video card. I understand directx10 cards are comming out in christmass. So wait for one of those? If not what is the best value card out there right now in the $200.00 range thanks in advance!

-Eric

 

[Matt2]

Originally posted by: EvilSponge
Hello all,

I just put together a E6400 rig and am looking to upgrade my video card. I understand directx10 cards are comming out in christmass. So wait for one of those? If not what is the best value card out there right now in the $200.00 range thanks in advance!

-Eric

EVGA 7900GTO - $229.99 AR

This is by far the best deal out there right now. This card is a full blown 7900GTX with slower memory clocks. There are reports that flashing the GTO's BIOS with the GTX's, making it a fully functional GTX, is highly probable.

On top of that, you can buy now and step-up to the G80 at Christmas time if u so choose.

 

[EvilSponge]

Thanks allot Matt for the advise nice price for the 7900gtx will be buying soon.

-Eric

 

[EvilSponge]

What about ATI what is the best value ATI these days and would you choose it over the 7900gto btw the deal is over on tiger

-Eric

My current rig

Gigabyte GA-965P-S3
Intel E6400 @ 3.2ghz
Antec smart power 2.0 500w
Nvidia 7600GT
Geil DDR2 PC6400 2x512 4-4-4-12
Samsung spin point 160gig Sata2
Skyhawk eagle full tower alum case
Ninja Rev b cooler w/Articcooling 120mm fan
Thermalright NB cooler

 

[tuteja1986]

8800GT out mid next month ... i wait for that... dx10 support

 

[tuteja1986]

Originally posted by: EvilSponge
What about ATI what is the best value ATI these days and would you choose it over the 7900gto btw the deal is over on tiger

-Eric

My current rig

Gigabyte GA-965P-S3
Intel E6400 @ 3.2ghz
Antec smart power 2.0 500w
Nvidia 7600GT
Geil DDR2 PC6400 2x512 4-4-4-12
Samsung spin point 160gig Sata2
Skyhawk eagle full tower alum case
Ninja Rev b cooler w/Articcooling 120mm fan
Thermalright NB cooler

well if X1900XTX were $230 i would recommend that over 7900GTO..

 

[EvilSponge]

Thanks tuteja yeah I'm itching for a new card but I have to agree probably best to wait and get the 8 series from nvidia or the equivalent ATI card I don't plan to go SLI or crossfire so I need the best single card solution

-Eric

 

[n7]

7900 GTO FTMFW

 

[Zebo]

x1900xt $239 @ chiefvalue
7900 GTO has rendered all NV cards above $200 obsolete/uncompetitive IMO Cost $259 at mwave

I'd flip a coin... Both are excellent. Best card values in years.

Edit beware of that rebate from tigerdirect matt and others are pimpin.. I doubt you'll see it.

 

[akshayt]

A 1900XT 512 is a much better deal over even the 7900GTX even if they were priced the same.
A 1900XT 256 also competes the 7900GTO to some extent.

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: akshayt
A 1900XT 512 is a much better deal over even the 7900GTX even if they were priced the same.

But the X1900XTX is crap, remember? :roll:

BTW, the stock 7900GTX edges out the X1900XT on averages IIRC.
And most 7900GTXs aren't stock.

The 7900GTO is slightly slower than the 7900GTX, which puts it just below the X1900XT on average.

But it has a much quieter cooler which eliminates the need for aftermarket cooling.

 

[Pens1566]

Originally posted by: Matt2

Originally posted by: EvilSponge
Hello all,

I just put together a E6400 rig and am looking to upgrade my video card. I understand directx10 cards are comming out in christmass. So wait for one of those? If not what is the best value card out there right now in the $200.00 range thanks in advance!

-Eric

EVGA 7900GTO - $229.99 AR

This is by far the best deal out there right now. This card is a full blown 7900GTX with slower memory clocks. There are reports that flashing the GTO's BIOS with the GTX's, making it a fully functional GTX, is highly probable.

On top of that, you can buy now and step-up to the G80 at Christmas time if u so choose.