Another.... which GPU

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03-04-2009, 01:28 AM
badermans

Another.... which GPU

Im beeing lazy and not looking threw the forums but........

My 8800gts 512 has blown up and i need to replace it asap. current using a 24inc tft, 4gigs of RAM, q6600 @ 3ghz. Dont really play recent games, but like to play older games at max settings and res.

So could some one please tell me what gpu to buy. budget is about £200 not bothererd if its ATI or Nvidia.

Thanks
03-04-2009, 01:32 AM
Turbotab

Re: Another.... which GPU

You're in luck, the shiny new GTX 275 is available for £200, it even performs close as dammit to the £300 GTX 285 :)
03-04-2009, 01:46 AM
CAT-THE-FIFTH

Re: Another.... which GPU

Quote:

Originally Posted by badermans

Im beeing lazy and not looking threw the forums but........

My 8800gts 512 has blown up and i need to replace it asap. current using a 24inc tft, 4gigs of RAM, q6600 @ 3ghz. Dont really play recent games, but like to play older games at max settings and res.

So could some one please tell me what gpu to buy. budget is about £200 not bothererd if its ATI or Nvidia.

Thanks

The GTX275 or HD4890 will do the job nicely. However make sure that you have a decent PSU of at least 500w though as both consume a lot of power in 3D mode(especially the GTX275).

Both are powerful enough to play even decent games at good settings. If you want to spend less than an HD4870 1gb or the 216 shader version of the GTX260 will cost £160 and under.
I started a thread with reviews comparing the HD4890 and GTX275 so I would advice you to look at them!!

Funnily enough I had an 8800GTS 512mb which destroyed itself too!!:censored:
03-04-2009, 02:29 AM
badermans

Re: Another.... which GPU

I was looking at both the new cards released today. both card would be stretching my budget and my psu. Could save some money and get the 4870 or the gtx260 and put the money aside for a more powerfull psu.

Think i will sleep on it.
03-04-2009, 02:33 AM
CAT-THE-FIFTH

Re: Another.... which GPU

Quote:

Originally Posted by badermans

I was looking at both the new cards released today. both card would be stretching my budget and my psu. Could save some money and get the 4870 or the gtx260 and put the money aside for a more powerfull psu.

Think i will sleep on it.

The HD4890 looks like it has very similar power consumption to an HD4870 1gb.
03-04-2009, 02:36 AM
Turbotab

Re: Another.... which GPU

Quote:

Originally Posted by badermans

I was looking at both the new cards released today. both card would be stretching my budget and my psu. Could save some money and get the 4870 or the gtx260 and put the money aside for a more powerfull psu.

Think i will sleep on it.

Your PSU should handle both the GTX 275 or ATI 4890 as they are basically only improved versions of the GTX 260 and 4870. There should be some good deals on the 'older' cards, as retailers attempt to clear their stock. It's a great time for us consumers!
06-04-2009, 08:02 AM
badermans

Re: Another.... which GPU

Went for this in the end

http://www.scan.co.uk/product.aspx?ProductId=28567

Should come on tuesday.

Really need to get my number of post up to get the free delivery!
06-04-2009, 08:29 AM
moogle

Re: Another.... which GPU

Quote:

Originally Posted by badermans

Really need to get my number of post up to get the free delivery!

You already qualify for it.

Let us know how the card install goes ;)
09-04-2009, 09:02 PM
Stephince

Re: Another.... which GPU

Should have gone for the 275 IMO.
09-04-2009, 11:00 PM
watforddude

Re: Another.... which GPU

Should have gone for non of them if you just want to play older games, i spent 50 quid on a 9500GT and it plays everything lovely on max settings well when i say everything i mean

Cod2
BF2
BF2142
CCS
Doom 3
and doesnt do to bad on Crysis on medium settings

i suppose it depends by what you mean by old games :)