Whos gonna buy 7800 or X1800 series now with new GPU's soon to come?

[VIAN]

What new GPUs?

Updates, but not next gen, right?

Anyway, when next gen comes out, I'll buy it. But I figure it's not due till June.

 

[Dethfrumbelo]

Until Oblivion comes out, there's no reason for me to upgrade. That means March at the earliest, which gives plenty of time for the next generation to reach decent supply.

 

[Spike]

I figure since I JUST got a 7800GT to replace my 6800GT I can wait to see how the G71 looks and do the step-up program if I really want to. It will mean a few more $$ but at least I get a good GPU now.

-spike

 

[DeathReborn]

Originally posted by: Dethfrumbelo
Until Oblivion comes out, there's no reason for me to upgrade. That means March at the earliest, which gives plenty of time for the next generation to reach decent supply.

Oblivion is the only game that could force my hand into a major upgrade to be able to play it with everything turned up to max. If that means spending a few grand, so be it.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Are the requirements for Oblivion going to be that steep?

 

[ZimZum]

Originally posted by: VIAN
What new GPUs?

Updates, but not next gen, right?

Anyway, when next gen comes out, I'll buy it. But I figure it's not due till June.

Both ATI and Nvidias upcoming GPUs are refreshes. In Nvidias case its a refresh of a refresh.

 

[jevans64]

I'm waiting on that AGP version of the 7800GTX until about late spring of 2006. If it doesn't come by then, then I will look into getting whatever PCIe GPU is out there along with a 900-series dual core CPU, DDR2 memory, SATA2 HD, etc.

 

[Megatomic]

I'm playing Serious Sam 2 with some very nice IQ settings at 12x10 on my system and it's smooth as silk. Quake 4 plays even better. What need do I have of newer/more graphics cards? When I install a game and have to crank way down on the settings to get it to run THEN I'll upgrade to a new card.

 

[chilled]

I'm tired of constantly upgrading. Especially since I'm a bit short on cash and the effort of having to sell on what I have.

 

[v8envy]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Are the requirements for Oblivion going to be that steep?

Screenshots imply you're not going to run that bad boy on integrated graphics, no. And screenshots for Morrowind looked much worse than the real game.

Minimal hardware to run oblivion will be an xbox360. So, think X1800 or 7800GTX equivalent. It's fortunate for us mere mortals the release was delayed. I'm hoping next gen midrange cards have a hope of running this game, even if it's at 10x7 at low settings.

I'm also hoping the game doesn't suck. So many other games I've been waiting for this season turned out to be turkeys. At least bethsoft didn't decide to shove an unfinished, buggy turd out the door 'just in time' for xmas.

 

[hoorah]

Originally posted by: Rockhound1
I am cheap, so I am going to wait for the new generation to be released and pick up a 7800GT for between $150 and $100.

I think this is the best idea I've seen on here. The only thing you're paying for in a $500 video card is to be able to play the newest games NOW. A single player game, like COD2 or Doom3, will be the same exact game 2 years from now, the hardware will be a lot less money, the game will cost less too, and you'll get the same experience.

Now, I'm the last person thats going to tell someone else how to spend their money, but there are plenty of DX7 games that I wanted to play but didn't have the time or a video card that could play them, like Splinter Cell, MOHAA, MOHPA, etc. I still want to play them, so I use my 6600GT that I got for $100. Then, in say 2 years, I'll get a something else out of the bargin bin for $100 and play COD2, and get the same exact game experience that everyone else is spending $500 for now. I mean, its cool to have it now when its the new stuff thats out there, but I just can't justify spending the cash on it.

Now, to have a good video card to play new games online while they're "in" I can understand. I suppose I'm thinking the opposite of everyone else on this board, but each people have their own priorities.

 

[Killrose]

Originally posted by: hoorah

Originally posted by: Rockhound1
I am cheap, so I am going to wait for the new generation to be released and pick up a 7800GT for between $150 and $100.

I think this is the best idea I've seen on here. The only thing you're paying for in a $500 video card is to be able to play the newest games NOW. A single player game, like COD2 or Doom3, will be the same exact game 2 years from now, the hardware will be a lot less money, the game will cost less too, and you'll get the same experience.

Now, I'm the last person thats going to tell someone else how to spend their money, but there are plenty of DX7 games that I wanted to play but didn't have the time or a video card that could play them, like Splinter Cell, MOHAA, MOHPA, etc. I still want to play them, so I use my 6600GT that I got for $100. Then, in say 2 years, I'll get a something else out of the bargin bin for $100 and play COD2, and get the same exact game experience that everyone else is spending $500 for now. I mean, its cool to have it now when its the new stuff thats out there, but I just can't justify spending the cash on it.

Now, to have a good video card to play new games online while they're "in" I can understand. I suppose I'm thinking the opposite of everyone else on this board, but each people have their own priorities.

:thumbsup: not only that, you can pull out some of the old games you have now and crank absolutely everything including resolution like i've been doing. Games that used to struggle with a GF1/Radeon1 are a breeze with a 6800U and insane resoluton. However, you can only put so much polish on a turd

 

[jc9970]

I'm definitely waiting for next gen, no point on buying any of the current gen cards.

 

[Munky]

I'm probably not even gonna upgrade next gen until the the next gen after - r600/g80 time. I figure my card will handle anything that comes along in the next 8-12 months or so.

 

[DeathReborn]

Originally posted by: v8envy

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Are the requirements for Oblivion going to be that steep?

Screenshots imply you're not going to run that bad boy on integrated graphics, no. And screenshots for Morrowind looked much worse than the real game.

Minimal hardware to run oblivion will be an xbox360. So, think X1800 or 7800GTX equivalent. It's fortunate for us mere mortals the release was delayed. I'm hoping next gen midrange cards have a hope of running this game, even if it's at 10x7 at low settings.

I'm also hoping the game doesn't suck. So many other games I've been waiting for this season turned out to be turkeys. At least bethsoft didn't decide to shove an unfinished, buggy turd out the door 'just in time' for xmas.

All 360 games have to conform to certain specs tho. I think it's 720p & 2xAA or something like that. I'd expect 6800GT/X800XL to be min-mid for it.

 

[aatf510]

How about a simple answer on the poll like "NO".

 

[Knowname]

Originally posted by: Drayvn

Originally posted by: Killrose
Ok, why bother with this generation, with the new generation seemingly right around the corner? Another GPU slugfest looming and price drops on out-dated 7800/X1800 silicon is also bound to happen which would tell me to at least wait for that before buying either of those.

But where would you put your foot down, because after the G71 and R580 6 months down the road is the G80 and R600...

I would wait until the G80 and R600, my 7800GTX can last till then and beyond, and i should still be able to get some money back from it around that time to support the F80 or R600 buy.

My logic is to go after the New Gen cards rather than the refresh cards, so i at least get 1 years out of my new gen card.

I've just upgraded from buying the old gen value edition to buying the old gen high end *sweat drop* now your telling me to keep up with the jones'??? lol.

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: Rollo

Originally posted by: BFG10K
I really hope the next generation makes faster passively cooled cards possible.

That seems likely: higher MHz on similar die size = lower heat!

Ooops, wait a minute, that's not likely at all!

Nonetheless, you are my friend and I want to help you:

Passive cooling for next gen example

Use that photo as you guide, but use one of those giant Fosters Lager cans instead of a 12oz Miller. The added surface area of the can and hearty, robust flavor of the Fosters should eliminate the needs for the fan.

ROFL

 

[Killrose]

Originally posted by: toattett
How about a simple answer on the poll like "NO".

Becasue then I would have to have another answer like "YES"

Nothing is simple :beer: