Can anyone recommend a decent graphics card for a new PC that I'm going to be building...
I can spend up to £150, but card needs to be quiet / silent...
Cheers
Can anyone recommend a decent graphics card for a new PC that I'm going to be building...
I can spend up to £150, but card needs to be quiet / silent...
Cheers
can you wait for dx10? there might be a passive 8600 or similar for around that price
I'd agree.
Hexus has just reviewed a 7950GT that seems to fit your bill exactly, but even Tarinder's parting remarks are
"Most users, however, would be better advised looking at the new batch of midrange SKUs that are to be launched by NVIDIA and ATI imminently. "
Edit: And bit-tech also reviewed nVidia's competitor, right here
Last edited by MSIC; 12-04-2007 at 05:14 PM.
- Another poster, from another forum.I'm commenting on an internet forum. Your facts hold no sway over me.
System as shown, plus: Microsoft Wireless mobile 4000 mouse and Logitech Illuminated keyboard.
Sennheiser RS160 wireless headphones. Creative Gigaworks T40 SII. My wife. My Hexus Trust
Hard to answer without knowing what you intend to use it for, gaming (what resolution), HTPC?
Regardless I would hold off till nVidia release the 8600 cards, not to buy one, but because the 7600 and 7900/7950 cards should come down in price, as should the X1650 and X1950 cards from ATI.
If you do want a dx10 then wait while the mid range market settles down, there should be a clear price/performance winner for your budget. Look at the 8800 series, the 320MB GTS didn't come out for months after the GTX and is easily the best value card in the range. A similar situation will no doubt follow with the 8600 and 8500 cards (not to mention ATI getting in on the dx10 act), patience is a virtue.
If you want a card now, given your need for quiet and assuming your not gaming at 1920x1200, take a look at the XFX Fatal1ty 7600GT. Fastest 7600 on the market, passive (completely silent) cooling and only £87 at Scan. Hopefully less this time next week![]()
Last edited by gmcc; 13-04-2007 at 04:45 AM.
I'm on the same boat need a passive card but have been holding off since december for the dx 10 cards will be looking at 8600 passive too!
Cheers Guys for the advice... I guess I can hold off for a bit...
Well now that the first batch of reviews of the 8600 range is out, it seems that the winner is....
The 7900 series! LOL.
Of course that would change if you knew (for some, very specific reason) that you need DirectX 10 capabilities, but for modern, current stuff check out Hexus' own review:
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=8409&page=9
I would therefore advocate getting either a 7900GS (passive) or the 7950 as linked to above.
- Another poster, from another forum.I'm commenting on an internet forum. Your facts hold no sway over me.
System as shown, plus: Microsoft Wireless mobile 4000 mouse and Logitech Illuminated keyboard.
Sennheiser RS160 wireless headphones. Creative Gigaworks T40 SII. My wife. My Hexus Trust
Agreed.
I thought gigabyte had released a passive 8600?
The MSI
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=577074
or the Gigabyte
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=575255
8600GT good if DX10 support is required
Regards
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I'd take the Gigabyte, Silent-pipes are known to be very effective.
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