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659344 2008-04-16 23:11:00 Thanks for that Joe, I will give it a read when work lets up a little :) DeSade (984)
659345 2008-04-17 01:42:00 www.gameplanet.co.nz

If you can get an 8800GT for $300 get it, that would be awesome

Otherwise go for a 9600GT. It's a neat card. I was quite impressed at it's stock noise levels and cooling. Runs nice as well, and imo it's not worth paying extra for anything else except a 8800gt

I used to buy more topend expensive cards, but i find the price increase not worth it.

Ive decided to buy the cheaper cards, and upgrade every generation. That way I get to fulful the 'ooh shiny' urge when new stuff comes out

Do you have the 96GT?, What resolution do you use?. I was going to go for the Q66 w\ 88GT, but now leaning towards Q9450 w\ 96GT @ 1650*1080
SolMiester (139)
659346 2008-04-17 04:04:00 I know you guys like to hear the results so I have decided on the 9800GTX

Will let you know if I am happy with the choice after I play a little with it.
DeSade (984)
659347 2008-04-17 04:13:00 I have a 9600gt at 1650x1080. Can run HL2 at max graphics and 8AA/AF and stay above 50fps all the time

8800gt is only ~20% faster which is not much use. At 30fps you would get a gain of 6fps which would hardly make a difference, and at 100fps it wouldnt matter anyway

btw, cheap 8800gt up for grabs here:
www.gpforums.co.nz

I would prefer 8800gt, which i would overclock, but stock vs stock i'd rather have 9600gt (and i cant really be bothered ocing the 9600gt)
mejobloggs (264)
659348 2008-04-18 04:11:00 Another question has come up.
I found the card I want the Model and manufacturer but what I can't find is information on whether or not my PSU, Motherboard etc etc will run with it.

This is my choice

www.xfxforce.com %A2+9800&productConfigurationId=2237690#openLarger

PV-T98F-YDD9, PV-T98F-YDDU
XFX GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB DDR3 XXX

Where can I find out if my current hardware will work with this card
Will update post tonight when I get home with current hardware specs.
DeSade (984)
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