N niceties55 Daemon Poster Messages 787 Jul 29, 2007 #1 I have a 7800gt in my computer and I was wondering if the 8500 is a worthy upgrade to get (I have vista). Is it much better, or not, It is a 256mb.
I have a 7800gt in my computer and I was wondering if the 8500 is a worthy upgrade to get (I have vista). Is it much better, or not, It is a 256mb.
Cabbs Golden Master Messages 7,912 Jul 29, 2007 #2 Not really. I think the 8600GTS might perform better, but I'm not really sure. I would at least go with a 8800GTS 320MB card, they are around $300.
Not really. I think the 8600GTS might perform better, but I'm not really sure. I would at least go with a 8800GTS 320MB card, they are around $300.
L lhuser Golden Master Messages 13,147 Jul 29, 2007 #3 No. Get an 8800GTS if you want the same clocks.
Atomic Rooster Omnipotent One Messages 11,161 Location USA Jul 29, 2007 #4 Like the others have said, it would be best to go with at least an 8600 - 8800 series card depending on your budget. The only advantage that the 8500 has is that it's DX10 compatible. Otherwise, the performance gain is negligable.
Like the others have said, it would be best to go with at least an 8600 - 8800 series card depending on your budget. The only advantage that the 8500 has is that it's DX10 compatible. Otherwise, the performance gain is negligable.