new video card search

[WildKatZ*{MEOW}*]

ok, currently searching for a new VC.i'm running a nvidia 9800GT right now, and having some issue's with these newer games.i'm looking at this 1, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130562

 looks like a good card,run's dx11 aswell.  the 260 which i was looking to get is either out of stock or just out of my price range. which is between 150 and 200 buc's. if u know of any better card's at that price range please let me know, TY.  

[Smooth*{MEOW}*]

A 460 is a generation newer, higher powered card than a 260 which is out of production.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_400_Series#GTX_400_Series

One thing to note.  The specific card you've linked there has since been updated by EVGA with a better hsf that exhausts externally.

[WildKatZ*{MEOW}*]

hmmm ,well looks like i'm buyen direct from EVGA then. thanx.


 looks like the EVGA GeForce GTX 460 EE (External Exhaust) isn't available yet. but i set up a product alert,for them too email me when it is.  


 correction,the 1gb version is available. but the 1 i can afford is not.......768mb.

[Raidien{MEOW}]

Love my XFX Radeon 5770!!! with my new processor upgrade (AMD Phenom II 955 BE C3) BFBC2 runs like butter!!!!


Mine (and alot of the Catalyst issues are resolved, which is what most of the neg reviews are) - $170
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447&cm_re=radeon_hd_5770-_-14-150-447-_-Product

Other 5770s:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=radeon+hd+5770&x=0&y=0

5830 (around your $200 range)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=radeon+hd+5830&x=0&y=0

I know you are an ATI hater, but I just gotta throw them out there... I know someone else (Kitty maybe) upgraded to an ATI around the same time I did, but man I love mine!

[Smooth*{MEOW}*]

I'd wait for the improved hsf, it seems like manufacturers never learn their lessons with these things and put a revised hsf on later.  Also I'd wait until Newegg get the 1gb version back in stock and see exactly how they're pricing it, the difference could be minimal.

[NighEve*{MEOW}*]

Love my XFX Radeon 5770!!! with my new processor upgrade (AMD Phenom II 955 BE C3) BFBC2 runs like butter!!!!


Mine (and alot of the Catalyst issues are resolved, which is what most of the neg reviews are) - $170
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447&cm_re=radeon_hd_5770-_-14-150-447-_-Product

Other 5770s:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=radeon+hd+5770&x=0&y=0

5830 (around your $200 range)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=radeon+hd+5830&x=0&y=0

I know you are an ATI hater, but I just gotta throw them out there... I know someone else (Kitty maybe) upgraded to an ATI around the same time I did, but man I love mine!

I'm not an expert by anymeans, but I do know that I am well pleased with the Radeon HD5850 (1 gig) that I am using now. I have never been a fan of ATI and I havent used this one for very long, but it has given me no problems thus far. my $.02

[WildKatZ*{MEOW}*]

I'd wait for the improved hsf, it seems like manufacturers never learn their lessons with these things and put a revised hsf on later.  Also I'd wait until Newegg get the 1gb version back in stock and see exactly how they're pricing it, the difference could be minimal.

   


 1GB runs from $240-$260,depending on what and were u get it.


  also here's a little info on the 400 series, incase any1 want's to check it out.

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-460-review/

[Smooth*{MEOW}*]

What resolution do you game at?

[WildKatZ*{MEOW}*]

1600x900 

[Smooth*{MEOW}*]

At that res the 768mb version should be ok, but if you plan to go much higher anytime during the period you own that card I'd get the 1gb.

[WildKatZ*{MEOW}*]

well i promised the wife to keep it under or right at $200 soooo........anyway i'm currently running>>>>>>

Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer    NVIDIA
GPU    GeForce 9800 GT
Core Clock    550MHz
Shader Clock    1375MHz
Stream Processors    112
Memory
Effective Memory Clock    1800MHz
Memory Size    512MB
Memory Interface    256-bit
Memory Type    DDR3
3D API
DirectX    DirectX 10
OpenGL    OpenGL 3.1

 going to get a 460>>>>

Performance
NVIDIA GTX 460
675 MHz GPU
336 CUDA Cores
400 MHz RAMDAC
Memory
768 MB, 192 bit GDDR5
3600 MHz (effective)
86.4 GB/s Memory Bandwidth
Interface
PCI-E 2.0 16x
DVI-I, DVI-I, Mini-HDMI
SLI Capable
DX 11

 
 as u can see, a nice step up. as i've read on guru. this card is easily overclocked aswell.

[WildKatZ*{MEOW}*]

A 460 is a generation newer, higher powered card than a 260 which is out of production.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_400_Series#GTX_400_Series

One thing to note.  The specific card you've linked there has since been updated by EVGA with a better hsf that exhausts externally.

 very glad i didnt order that 260 smooth. same price as the 460 with less performance. thanx for the info.

and i think i'll still shy away from the ATI raid, but thanx.

[Smooth*{MEOW}*]

Sounds good.  I'd still try and find the external exhaust version though, EVGA is listing them at the same price.  You really don't want that lousy reference cooler dumping hot air into your case, especially if you're overclocking.

[WildKatZ*{MEOW}*]

the 768 EE version isnt available yet. i'm gonna wait for it tho. should be out soon.

[WildKatZ*{MEOW}*]

any1 ever try an MSI VC? i'm looking at this1.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127510


getten sick of waiting on EVGA to produce more card's.and yes i'm stepping over the $200 mark.all this overtime's gonna pay off somewhere.