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Postby C170b » Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:47 pm

Recently, my nvidia 8600 GTS crapped out so I'm looking for a new card. What is a card that exceeds the performance of the 8600 for a similar price?
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby Steve M » Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:23 pm

I have an 8600GT and after checking several forums I am starting to lean towards an 8900 series. Most poeple are saying you need to go at least 3 steps up in order to see any marked improvement. The only thing holding me back is finding out if it will fit in the pci slot above my TV card. (if it drops any lower than the 8600 I'd have to pull my TV card)
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby C170b » Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:34 pm

Ok, thanks for the info. I looked at those but then read a review for a GTS 250 which really impressed me. Do know anything performance-wise about the GTS 250?
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby Steve M » Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:43 pm

[quote]Ok, thanks for the info. I looked at those but then read a review for a GTS 250 which really impressed me. Do know anything performance-wise about the GTS 250?
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby C170b » Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:57 pm

Alright, thank you for your help.
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby Rich H » Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:00 pm

[quote]Ok, thanks for the info. I looked at those but then read a review for a GTS 250 which really impressed me. Do know anything performance-wise about the GTS 250?
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby Groundbound1 » Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:36 pm

These might help you decide.

Gaming Graphics Cards Charts 2009

Desktop Video Card Guide

Might not be a perfect representation of performance (based on synthetic benchmarks), but it could give you a rough idea.
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby hhomebrewer » Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:09 pm

Hey, Groundbound...

I have a retired Phenom 9500 free to a good home if it would improve your performance. You want it? I'll ship it to you at my expense. I sent a chip first-class to Australia for $3.12 postage, so I know it would be really cheap to send it to an address here in the US. Hit me in the PMs and we'll get it going if you'd like it...
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby Slotback » Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:11 am

8900 doesn't exist?
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby C170b » Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:30 pm

[quote][quote]Ok, thanks for the info. I looked at those but then read a review for a GTS 250 which really impressed me. Do know anything performance-wise about the GTS 250?
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby C170b » Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:33 pm

Groundbound1,
Those links are amazing. Thank you very much for them.
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby Groundbound1 » Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:28 pm

Your very welcome. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby Steve M » Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:10 pm

8900 doesn't exist?


Sorry.. In my first reply I said 8900 series. I didn't say which one, however.
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Re: New Graphics Card Reconmondations

Postby C170b » Sun Jun 13, 2010 1:32 am

Thank you everyone for the input. I've decided on the Galaxy GTS 250 and I'll post some screen shots soon.
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