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  1. 24-05-2007, 10:49 PM #1
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    Graphical Decision

    I have £150 max really to spend on a graphics card, I an mot a mad gamer but want to try and get the best I can.

    The 8800GTs seem a little out of my league. Can £150 get me a morethan decent card wiuthout going to £180 plus?
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  2. 24-05-2007, 11:13 PM #2
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    £150 is kinda in the middle of 2 best value brackets.Either:

    1. Spend a bit more and go for a 8800GTS 320mb

    2. For only about £100 get an ATI x1950pro or nvidia 7900GS. You might be able to find a 7950GT on special somewhere which is slightly better than these cards.

    8800>7950GT>x1950pro>7900GS
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  3. 24-05-2007, 11:30 PM #3
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    theres various deals to get the GTS for around £165.

    Spend the extra £15 it's worth it if this its going in a gaming machine.
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  4. 24-05-2007, 11:33 PM #4
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    The 2 cards on ebuyer for £165 are out of stock atm.
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  5. 24-05-2007, 11:37 PM #5
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    Patience is a virtue..They've been going up on scans today only for £165ish this week.. try tomorrow.
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  6. 25-05-2007, 09:18 AM #6
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    150 gets you a x1950xt, which is great for dx9 based stuff.

    As fast as the 8800GTS for some things, not too far behind it for others.
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  7. 25-05-2007, 09:24 AM #7
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    http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...e-21/ref=nosim

    £169.95 Amazon free delivery on their Supersaver.

    Shame this didnt last long in stock

    http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/...roductId=27142
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  8. 25-05-2007, 09:28 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by DratUK View Post
    Shame this didnt last long in stock
    Wow that was cheap!! and you can use google checkout.
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  9. 25-05-2007, 11:51 AM #9
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    also wait until after 12pm today and check scans todayonly weekend offer as the weekend has the best prices and there will near definetly be a 8800 on there
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    They seem to have Friday Lethargy, no sign of the weekend deals yet...
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  11. 25-05-2007, 02:29 PM #11
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    I can't wait till friday's today only!!
    I need to get out more lol
    I'm also having a look on ebay for a 7900gs, they go for around 60£.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DratUK View Post
    Shame this didnt last long in stock

    http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/...roductId=27142
    £269 for a 2900XT? Sorry, what's so special about the price?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tel_Tech View Post
    £269 for a 2900XT? Sorry, what's so special about the price?
    LOL they've dropped it from the super specials, was at £118 plus Vat. Swear their webmaster made a typo.
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    http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx...de=1&InMerch=1

    7950GT 512 @ £149.17 inc Vat and Del
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