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February 21st, 2008, 09:28 AM
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Re: OT: Deciding on a new graphics card
Narf.
Since your near them.
Did you check out directcanada.com or ncix.com
They have had some great sales on 8600GT and 8800GT
Last week there was a 320MB 8800GT for 149 dollars. I would wait it out until a 512MB one goes for your max price.
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February 21st, 2008, 03:42 PM
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Re: OT: Deciding on a new graphics card
New review of 9600GT (mid-range 9xxx card), comparing it to 8600GTS and 8800GT and ATI HD 3850 and 3870.
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February 21st, 2008, 04:58 PM
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Re: OT: Deciding on a new graphics card
Fyron: So the prices aren't expected to drop? 
Tesco: Thanks for the references.  I'll have to compare to store prices.
Fyron: Looks like the only advantages of the 9600 are price and lower power consumption.
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February 23rd, 2008, 03:47 PM
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Re: OT: Deciding on a new graphics card
I don't mean to be a bumm and nock you guys off but if you're going midrange get the 8800 GT if you don't want that get the 7950. IF you can afford 340 get the 8800 GTS w/ 640 megs ram and later add on the top cooler for 30 bucks which takes up another slot opening on the comp. The 8800 work on xp they are not only vista. I know this b/c my friend had 7950, 8600 (NEVER GET THIS ONE, IT SUCKS the 7950 is much better), 8800 ultras. Furthermore my friend also works for Nvidea. If you wish i can ask him what he recommends for your setup. But i would get a 8800 GTS w/ 640 ram and in few years buy another and SlI it to run any new games that are out, or the 7950. Take care and good luck
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February 23rd, 2008, 03:55 PM
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Re: OT: Deciding on a new graphics card
The only problem with the get another vid card and do the SLI thing in a couple of years, is dependent on finding an exact match for your same card that you already have. In a couple of years whatever 8800GTS you may have, may not be the 8800GTS they are building. If your are going to do the SLI thing either do it from the start, or within 6 months or so.
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February 23rd, 2008, 04:30 PM
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Re: OT: Deciding on a new graphics card
True. WoW i'm stumped with that, i don't know if the new series would be capable or not. I think they should be BUT would not trust myself on that one. I can ask my friend and let you know.
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February 23rd, 2008, 06:06 PM
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Re: OT: Deciding on a new graphics card
SLI is a bad investment all around. Really expensive, for just a few percent performance gains.. Plus its still problematic with most (all?) games.
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February 23rd, 2008, 08:47 PM
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Re: OT: Deciding on a new graphics card
Has anyone heard something about problems with new nvidia cards? Was a short topic of conversation on the IRC.
Also, does anyone know where NVidia keeps their forums?
Thanks.
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