what's the current bang for the buck video card?

[iskim86]

I have an 8800GT, but I'm afraid it's been damaged during my move from Seattle to Chicago. I need a new video card. What's the 8800GT of today? something that offers the best price-to-performance ratio?

the rest of my computer is Core 2 Duo E8500, eVGA nVidia 750i FTW SLI motherboard, 4gigs of DDR2 800mhz RAM, a case, etc.

thanks

 

[Golgatha]

Originally posted by: iskim86
I have an 8800GT, but I'm afraid it's been damaged during my move from Seattle to Chicago. I need a new video card. What's the 8800GT of today? something that offers the best price-to-performance ratio?

the rest of my computer is Core 2 Duo E8500, eVGA nVidia 750i FTW SLI motherboard, 4gigs of DDR2 800mhz RAM, a case, etc.

thanks

9800GTX or 9800GTX+ if you might use SLI someday. ATI Radeon 4850 otherwise.

 

[Avalon]

What Golgatha said. If you think you'll use SLI, go with a 9800GTX/+, otherwise I'd slightly prefer a Radeon 4850.

 

[iskim86]

do you think it'd be a good idea to just get another 8800GT (since they're so cheap now) and just wait until a next-gen card comes out?

 

[Golgatha]

Originally posted by: iskim86
do you think it'd be a good idea to just get another 8800GT (since they're so cheap now) and just wait until a next-gen card comes out?

Probably a 9600GT or used 3870 would be good if you just want something equivalent to the 8800GT to get you by. Either of those should run less than $100.

If you're looking for best bang/buck in a single card right now though, I would grab a 4850 if you can find one for $160 or less.

 

[SneakyStuff]

If I were buying a new card right now and wanted the best bang for the buck i'd pick up a 4850.


Sapphire 4850 (Better cooler, cheap)

 

[FalseChristian]

I beg to differ. I'd grab a 9800 GX2.

 

[taltamir]

Your GT died? does it have warranty? RMA it...
The 8800GT and the 4850 both MUST be bought with a 3rd party cooler...

The 8800GT just went up in prices all of the sudden. Makes the 9800GT actually cheaper to own.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814150316
9800GT from XFX, double lifetime warranty (register it!), free shipping. 130$ - 20MIR. And a dual slot cooler.

A 4850 you will have to get your own cooler for, or buy one with a custom cooler, those cost more though, even the regular ones are typically 190$ - 40MIR.

http://www.tweaktown.com/revie...sonic_512mb/index.html

 

[Tempered81]

9600gt single or sli
8800gt single or sli
8800gts
9800gt/ sli
gtx260/260+/sli
hd4850/ CF
hd4870/ CF

 

[Compddd]

GTX 280 for $399

 

[iskim86]

Originally posted by: taltamir
Your GT died? does it have warranty? RMA it...
The 8800GT and the 4850 both MUST be bought with a 3rd party cooler...

The 8800GT just went up in prices all of the sudden. Makes the 9800GT actually cheaper to own.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814150316
9800GT from XFX, double lifetime warranty (register it!), free shipping. 130$ - 20MIR. And a dual slot cooler.

A 4850 you will have to get your own cooler for, or buy one with a custom cooler, those cost more though, even the regular ones are typically 190$ - 40MIR.

http://www.tweaktown.com/revie...sonic_512mb/index.html

it's a physical damage so I don't think I can RMA it... argh!