So, I was checking out the whole CUDA software deal with the newer nVidia cards, and I saw that there was a MATLAB addon for it. Because I've heard we might be using MATLAB for schooling, I figured it might be worthwhile to update to one of the compatible cards. Plus, it'd be a few more PPD for Folding.
Of course, this wouldn't be for gaming at all...[/sarcasm]
Current Specs:
Athlon X2 4000+ (stock, but can overclock to ~2.6ghz easily)
2gb RAM
XFX GeForce 7600GT
I was looking at a few different 9800GTs and a 8800GTS that was on sale from Newegg.com, and wasn't sure how they would compare.
MSI 8800GTS 320mb for $90
EVGA 9800GT (two slot cooling) for $95 after rebate
EVGA 9800GT (single slot cooling) for $110 after rebate
XFX 9800GT for $110 after rebate + Call of Duty 4
MSI 9800GT for $105 after rebate, factory OC to 700mhz
The two that seemed most appealing were the XFX with the game and the overclocked MSI card, but 100mhz seems like something I can most likely do myself. Alternatively, since the computer probably will be running 24/7 or as near as Windows lets me, should I go with the two-slot cooling EVGA?
I'd consider going to a GTX or GTX+ if there would be a very large performance increase, but it's not likely - I have a miserable power supply that might not even handle this.
They all look pretty similar to me. So many choices...
Of course, this wouldn't be for gaming at all...[/sarcasm]
Current Specs:
Athlon X2 4000+ (stock, but can overclock to ~2.6ghz easily)
2gb RAM
XFX GeForce 7600GT
I was looking at a few different 9800GTs and a 8800GTS that was on sale from Newegg.com, and wasn't sure how they would compare.
MSI 8800GTS 320mb for $90
EVGA 9800GT (two slot cooling) for $95 after rebate
EVGA 9800GT (single slot cooling) for $110 after rebate
XFX 9800GT for $110 after rebate + Call of Duty 4
MSI 9800GT for $105 after rebate, factory OC to 700mhz
The two that seemed most appealing were the XFX with the game and the overclocked MSI card, but 100mhz seems like something I can most likely do myself. Alternatively, since the computer probably will be running 24/7 or as near as Windows lets me, should I go with the two-slot cooling EVGA?
I'd consider going to a GTX or GTX+ if there would be a very large performance increase, but it's not likely - I have a miserable power supply that might not even handle this.
They all look pretty similar to me. So many choices...