Upgrade from GF4 Ti4200

[trueimage]

is there anything out there worthwhile? I don't play a ton of games, but I'd like to be able to play the new ones at a reasonable quality level...

 

[JonnyBlaze]

maybe try to find a used 9800pro.

 

[Rage187]

I'd also go for the 9800pro.

 

[Patt]

I'm looking to do the same thing and I'm looking at either a 9800pro or a 6600GT. Futureshop had 9800pro AIW for $200 off at $199 last week. Don't know if the sale is still on or not. Props to a fellow Albertan!

 

[forumposter32]

I'd like a good upgrade for $80 myself, but it's not really possible.

Usually, the point where the frame rates start to drop off is anything under X700 Pro/9800 Pro, and 6600 GT. In other words, in general the 6600 non-GT and X550 etc all lag behind those cards. You picked a sweetspot in price where the more "acceptable" cards are unattainable. You'll have to spend a little more on a card unless you buy used.

 

[Patt]

If you're looking to buy used in Canada, check the forums at Red Flag Deals, they've usually got some decent stuff out there at good prices.

 

[trueimage]

The 9800 pro looks good... how much better is it than an ti4200?

Isn't it a bit old also? I would gladly spend a couple extra bucks to get something comparable that is newer, or is my logic flawed? Wouldn't I want a more recently produced card?

 

[Eureka]

9800Pro and 6600GT, about 130. The XFX 6600GT on Newegg goes for 126, save up 46 dollars and get it.

AIW is a waste of money if you just need a gaming card IMO.

Norm

 

[trueimage]

i guess i should also ask, could i overclock this one i have? (in sig)

also, what could i get for it? $35?

 

[trueimage]

Originally posted by: cevilgenius
9800Pro and 6600GT, about 130. The XFX 6600GT on Newegg goes for 126, save up 46 dollars and get it.

AIW is a waste of money if you just need a gaming card IMO.

Norm

i do a lot of web design with flash and use photoshop cs2 a lot... would the AIW be worth anything? or is it just for video editing? or TV watching?

also, what about a 9800 "flashed to pro" i've seen some ads for those?

 

[Eureka]

The AIW is a 9800Pro with a TV Tuner, that much I know. TV tuner is pretty much for TV watching/editing/capturing. So I don't believe it's worth it, unless there's some other feature that has anything to do with what you need.

Flash and CS2 is based more on CPU/RAM than video card I believe.

Norm

 

[trueimage]

Originally posted by: cevilgenius
The AIW is a 9800Pro with a TV Tuner, that much I know. TV tuner is pretty much for TV watching/editing/capturing. So I don't believe it's worth it, unless there's some other feature that has anything to do with what you need.

Flash and CS2 is based more on CPU/RAM than video card I believe.

Norm

yeah so i won't need the AIW which i was already 99% sure of...


do you know anything about 9800's flashed to pro ? they are quite a bit less... worthwhile looking into?

 

[Eureka]

I wouldn't know about those, but its the same idea as a 6800NU with more pipes.

Norm

 

[secretanchitman]

6600GT/6800nu (if you can find them really cheap). 9800pro is a good choice though.