Video Card question for all you gammers out there.

Ryik · 09-15-2008, 11:14 AM

OK, I am ordering an upgrade for my video card and am eyeballing 2 different cards. So I thought I would see if any of you are using either of these cards.

I am currently running a GeForce 7900 GS btw.

Choices

XFX GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - $170.00

XFX GeForce 9600 GT XXX Alpha Dog Eddition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $120.00

I am leaning towards the 9800, but wanted to see if anyone has either of these, and if they do how they like it.

Killerbee3000 · 09-15-2008, 11:32 AM

Radeon 4850 is where you currently get the most for your money.

if you do insist on staying with nvidia, go for the 9800GTX+.

Ryik · 09-15-2008, 11:51 AM

OK, so you are saying a card like this one?ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Also what makes you like the Radeon's over the nVidia cards?

Geothe · 09-15-2008, 11:59 AM

Perfomance wise. the 9800gtx+ ad 4850 are pretty much dead even overall.

If you dont have a big case, the 9800gtx+ may be a possible problem because, if i recall correctly, its a dual slot design whereas that 4850 is single slot (meaning the 9800 is "thicker&quot SMILEY .

Right now I think the prices are pretty much even between the two as well, so it really comes down to personal preference, you like ATI or Nvidia? SMILEY

asmiro · 09-15-2008, 12:55 PM

Ryik@The Bazaar wrote:

OK, I am ordering an upgrade for my video card and am eyeballing 2 different cards. So I thought I would see if any of you are using either of these cards.
I am currently running a GeForce 7900 GS btw.
Choices
XFX GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - $170.00
XFX GeForce 9600 GT XXX Alpha Dog Eddition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $120.00
I am leaning towards the 9800, but wanted to see if anyone has either of these, and if they do how they like it.

you could also try a xfx 9600 GSO 768MB instead of the 9600GT. the GSO has the EXACT SAME chip as the 8800GT, which actually outperforms the 9600GT in benchmarks. click here for the latest newegg.com price.

Armawk · 09-15-2008, 09:50 PM

Given the previous issues with some nvidia cards recently, and the general feeling in the market that the 4850/4870 cards have taken ati back to the top on performance/value, I chose the 4850 over the geforce range this time.

In practice, the 4850 runs eq2 superbly. Really, I got one a couple of weeks ago and its just a dream, not a glitch and lovely performance.

Shaun

thephantomposter · 09-15-2008, 09:56 PM

I love my ATI 4850!!! 2 Thumbs up! Mod the fan to increase its speed to lower the temp.

Lethe5683 · 09-16-2008, 10:05 AM

That makes me sad to see how cheap they have gotten. When I got my card >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16814130317 << It was around $600

09-15-2008, 11:32 AM	#2
Killerbee3000 Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: right behind you Posts: 1,802	Radeon 4850 is where you currently get the most for your money. if you do insist on staying with nvidia, go for the 9800GTX+. __________________ Whiskers without loosing Eyes in '08!

09-15-2008, 11:59 AM	#4
Geothe Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,098	Perfomance wise. the 9800gtx+ ad 4850 are pretty much dead even overall. If you dont have a big case, the 9800gtx+ may be a possible problem because, if i recall correctly, its a dual slot design whereas that 4850 is single slot (meaning the 9800 is "thicker&quot. Right now I think the prices are pretty much even between the two as well, so it really comes down to personal preference, you like ATI or Nvidia? __________________ Smed: We aren't going to be allowing RMT in any way, shape or form on the non-exchange enabled EQ II servers. Period. End of statement. Smed: 5) This [LoN] is not some slippery slope towards selling items directly in EQ & EQ II. Lie #3: Station Cash. Enough Said.

09-15-2008, 12:55 PM	#5
asmiro Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 92	Ryik@The Bazaar wrote: OK, I am ordering an upgrade for my video card and am eyeballing 2 different cards. So I thought I would see if any of you are using either of these cards. I am currently running a GeForce 7900 GS btw. Choices XFX GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - $170.00 XFX GeForce 9600 GT XXX Alpha Dog Eddition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $120.00 I am leaning towards the 9800, but wanted to see if anyone has either of these, and if they do how they like it. you could also try a xfx 9600 GSO 768MB instead of the 9600GT. the GSO has the EXACT SAME chip as the 8800GT, which actually outperforms the 9600GT in benchmarks. click here for the latest newegg.com price.

09-15-2008, 11:14 AM	#1
Ryik Server: The Bazaar Loremaster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 85	OK, I am ordering an upgrade for my video card and am eyeballing 2 different cards. So I thought I would see if any of you are using either of these cards. I am currently running a GeForce 7900 GS btw. Choices XFX GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - $170.00 XFX GeForce 9600 GT XXX Alpha Dog Eddition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $120.00 I am leaning towards the 9800, but wanted to see if anyone has either of these, and if they do how they like it.

09-15-2008, 11:51 AM	#3
Ryik Server: The Bazaar Loremaster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 85	OK, so you are saying a card like this one?ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Also what makes you like the Radeon's over the nVidia cards?

09-15-2008, 09:50 PM	#6
Armawk Server: Everfrost Guild: Nos Es Rutilus Rank: Tirones Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,240	Given the previous issues with some nvidia cards recently, and the general feeling in the market that the 4850/4870 cards have taken ati back to the top on performance/value, I chose the 4850 over the geforce range this time. In practice, the 4850 runs eq2 superbly. Really, I got one a couple of weeks ago and its just a dream, not a glitch and lovely performance. Shaun

09-15-2008, 09:56 PM	#7
thephantomposter Loremaster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 573	I love my ATI 4850!!! 2 Thumbs up! Mod the fan to increase its speed to lower the temp.

09-16-2008, 10:05 AM	#8
Lethe5683 Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,351	That makes me sad to see how cheap they have gotten. When I got my card >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16814130317 << It was around $600