Info on the 9600 GSO

[eipnvn]

I've got a 7950 and have been looking around recently for a DX10 card. I've checked out some reviews of the cards like this one but can't seem to figure out this whole numbering system. GSO, GT, and GS... I do play some games, COD4, Crysis, etc, which have worked ok with the 7950, but was just considering an upgrade if I could do it pretty inexpensively. The card I was looking at is an XFX 9600 GSO 768 DDR2 card. I'm a bit strapped for cash, so I was looking at the lower end of cards - or should I just be patient and wait?

XFX GeForce 9600 GSO Video Card - 768MB DDR2, PCI Express 2.0, Dual Link DVI, SLI Ready PVT96OSDFH at TigerDirect.com

Other recommendations?

 

[Nagasama]

i'd suggest saving a little more, especially if you are playing at acceptable framerates with your current card.

 

[eipnvn]

is DX10 a big enough deal that I should consider upgrading even if it costs a bit more? And if so, any recommendations for around $150?

 

[Puddle Jumper]

A Hd 4850 would be $170 before mir's but would be a massive improvement over your current card and that 9600gso.

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GV-R485ZL-512H Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

 

[veg1992]

eww its 768MB GDDR2, definitely avoid that

 

[eipnvn]

The 4850 looks nice - real nice. And a pretty good deal it seems as well. I've never in my life had an ATI card though. Is there anything comparable Nvidia offers for around the same price? Not that I have anything against ATI, I'm just already familiar with Nvidia stuff. Or am I better off sticking with ATI now?

 

[veg1992]

Right now for that price, AMD is just winning in terms for bang for the buck

 

[eipnvn]

ATI you mean, right?

 

[Puddle Jumper]

^^ AMD owns ATI,

 

[eipnvn]

oh yeah, forgot. My bad. Thanks!