New GPU Time

[Nick]

Mmkay so m 8600GT isn't really doing me very well right now and I am looking for a new GPU which will tidy me over for the next year however I am trying to spend as little as possible, I have no preferences over nvidia or Ati. I have been looking at:

PNY GeForce 8800 GT 256MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

Any other recommendations from that site for under £65 ?

 

[Evolv]

Since that is the 8800gt 256, a 9600gt 512 would be better and it's cheaper.

OcUK GeForce 9600 GT 512MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

 

[Digital_Jedi]

If you want an 8800 series, the XFX 8800GS is $85 or 50GPD in your case.

Newegg.com - XFX PVT88SFDD4 GeForce 8800GS XXX 384MB 192-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

 

[Nick]

Thanks for the replies, how much better is the 9600GT over the 8600GT?

And will I be bottle necking with a 3800x2?

 

[Evolv]

If you want an 8800 series, the XFX 8800GS is $85 or 50GPD in your case.

Newegg.com - XFX PVT88SFDD4 GeForce 8800GS XXX 384MB 192-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

He needs the card from the site he listed in the first post.

You shouldn't see much bottle necking, you'll barely notice it.
Here is a list of graphics cards and how they rank towards each other:
http://www.techist.com/forums/f76/graphics-card-rankings-139202/

 

[SuxoR]

Do these cards require any additional power?

 

[Evolv]

http://www.techist.com/forums/f76/video-card-power-requirements-154748/

 

[Nick]

yeah I know about thhe you list but I'm looking for the best card for the money, 3870 looks good...

 

[Evolv]

You could check this out:
Best Video Cards For The Money: Sept '08 : The Best Graphics Cards for the Money: September 2008 - Tom's Hardware