Is the HD2900XT 1GB any good still? Was it Ever? PLEASE HELP!

[spurs1882]

Hello all, I am new at this so bear with me if it doesn't make total sense!

I currently have the following setup:

CPU: Intel Q6600 GO 2.4GHz
RAM: 4GB OCZ 800MHz 5-5-5-15
GPU: ScanFX HD2900XT 1GB GDDR3 - Output Res generally 1680 x 1050
MBO: ASUS Blitz Formula

I bought the board for when I had 2 HD2900s but I sold one of them as Crossfire performance was awful (when it even worked). I'm now wondering if I have the right graphics card to go it alone as the 2900XT seems to have so many issues (not many recent games I can play with High graphics settings and good frame rates).

All that said, is it really worth upgrading now to either Nvidia's GTX260 or the Sapphire ATI HD4870. Both are in my price range but I wonder if I am impulse buying or if I will really see a serious improvement.

If anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them. I can't really spend more than about £160 (though might be able to jump to £200 if really worth it).

[samcross]

Hello
The welcome forum is not the place to ask any questions, so I'll point you to the hardware section where all things computery are discussed.

Edit: In before TAKTAK, OiD etc.

[0iD]

Either of those cards will be a serious improvement. I have a HD4870 & it rocks

Welcome

[TAKTAK]

Welcome to HEXUS

As OiD has said, either card with give your eyes... well... an eyeful of visual goodies...