Thinking about getting a MSI GeForce 8600 GTS

[DJ-phYre]

I am in the market for a new video card. I don't do a lot of computer gaming, if any at all. I have had my 6600GT since they were released and now it is starting to show its age.

I am looking at http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe...oductCode=327724&prodlist=pricegrabber

This would allow me to upgrade to DX10 and also a Vista ready card. I was wondering though, is this like all the newer cards out there? Does it require a lot of power? I am only running a 380w PSU. I have it running a 3800+ X2 and 2 SATA hard drives... nothing power hungry... I just want to make sure my PSU will support this card...

 

[hans007]

i think it only uses something like 70 watts max.

i am getting one from ebay pretty soon (people are already selling these for $150 there sometimes) and will be getting it in a few days

 

[theprodigalrebel]

There really isn't a lot of love for that card. Look at benches on Anandtech, Firingsquad, Xbitlabs etc. While it will be a big leap from your current card, it might be best to check some benches (if you haven't already) to decide if the DX10-ready tag will really mean much in the long run.

On the plus side, according to Xbit, it uses less than 50W at peak load. That IS awesome.

 

[Acanthus]

That card will perform like ass in DX10 titles.

Wait for DX10 games to upgrade to DX10, i promise you it's not a mistake.

History repeats itself every DirectX generation.

 

[golem]

It's not great at 200, but at 150, it becomes pretty nice.

 

[happy medium]

Originally posted by: Acanthus
That card will perform like ass in DX10 titles.

Wait for DX10 games to upgrade to DX10, i promise you it's not a mistake.

History repeats itself every DirectX generation.

I agree. I would just buy a 7900gs for 140.00$ or 7950/gt for less than 200.00$ because it will run with your psu and is faster. I would hold off on Vista and direct x 10 for another 6 months. Theres no games yet anyway.

 

[aka1nas]

I would either grab a cheaper card for now and wait or shell out another $40 or so and get an 8800GTS 320MB model.

The 8600GT is actually a somewhat fairly priced card, though I agree with the sentiment that it might struggle in Dx10 games when they come out.

 

[DJ-phYre]

Thanks for all the input, I might be picking this up instead:

http://www.buy.com/prod/XFX_GeForce_760...VI_S_Video/q/loc/58207/203000306.html?******

 

[sindows]

Originally posted by: kick3r
Thanks for all the input, I might be picking this up instead:

http://www.buy.com/prod/XFX_GeForce_760...VI_S_Video/q/loc/58207/203000306.html?******

You're not gonna any more of a performance increase FYI...

 

[DJ-phYre]

I am just looking for something cheap to get me by... Last game I played was Sid Mier's Pirates! when it came out lol....

I don't really need a performance increase... I just need something that works correctly unlike my 6600GT

 

[Zstream]

Originally posted by: kick3r
Thanks for all the input, I might be picking this up instead:

http://www.buy.com/prod/XFX_GeForce_760...VI_S_Video/q/loc/58207/203000306.html?******

That is not a smart buy by any means. Spend a few more dollars and get a x1650xt or 7600gt.

 

[Captante]

The 7600GS isn't the best choice even if you don't game much since you have PCIe you should spend a little more for a 7600GT instead.