So which card should I go for? I know it's stupid to buy DX9 card now but I need it. Can someone recommend me one? ThanksI can stretch my budget if I need to.(but not too much)
So which card should I go for? I know it's stupid to buy DX9 card now but I need it. Can someone recommend me one? ThanksI can stretch my budget if I need to.(but not too much)
If you can stretch to £180 go for the 7900GTO, if not I think that would be best for you.
"I've heard there is a common problem with this item from forums" - If you read some forums they believe Elvis was abducted by aliens, doesn't mean it's true.
nvidia 7900gto, ATi x1900xt are around £170 i think
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Quick browse on Overclockers gives:
PowerColor ATI Radeon X1950 Pro 512MB = £188
Gainward BLISS GeForce 7900 GS SILENT 512MB = £170
Palit (OcUK branded) GeForce 7900 GS 512MB = £140
Last one is also at Scan here
I'd get that if your budget is £150. It's a nice card for the price.
Ah thanks guys, I have a couple of questions however,
1)does GTO have artifacts problem like GT/GTX?
2)how much overclock do I expect from GS/GTO?
cheers.
The two 7900's I've had have had no problems, both have been overclocked too.
The GTO is basically a GTX and I currently have mine running at 717Mhz on the core and 788Mhz (1576Mhz Effective) for the memory, for refernce the GTX clocks at 650/800.
"I've heard there is a common problem with this item from forums" - If you read some forums they believe Elvis was abducted by aliens, doesn't mean it's true.
Just a tip. I thought i NEEDED 512 mb. i didnt
i run bf2142 on 1680x1050 res on full grx
using an x1900xt 256 mb Runs 60fps+
core and mem clock speeds are more important at the moment but that may change with newer games.
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Sounds great, maybe I'll go for GTO then. Thanks Madafwo![]()
Thanks guys, for some strange reason I ended up buying x1950pro 256MB, I was thinking of getting GTO but unfortunately Scan didn't have one in stock any more and I remembered hearing bad things sbout GS(artifacts)so I went for this one instead. Anyway, I appreciated all your help, cheers![]()
Let us know how you get on with it - I'm trying to decide between an x1950Pro and a x1900xt.
Don't go for 512meg cards at that price level. For a card to actually need the 512meg over 256meg, it would have to be the high-end sort of card.
The x1950pro 256 is a very good choice. And would perform better than a 512meg x1300. Like I have seen advertised as "512meg graphics!" for some gaming machines.
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I went with the x1950xt, which is faster than both
However the x1950pro is fab card, and was my card of choice, but it was always delayed for stock problems so I bailed and had to get the x1950xt.
Hopefully we both can play Gothic3 at HIGH setting now KalnielYeah, thanks guys I'll post some benchmarks once I recieved the card.
I'm actually looking for a new graphic card at the moment to replace my 6600GT and I was thinking of going with either the X1950Pro or the X1950XT... But I can't make my mind up as to what to buy. I have between £130 - £180 thats if I push having the money.
I'll be running a 19" Widescreen TFT at 1440x900.
Any ideas? Is the extra £50 worth paying for the XT?
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