Suggestion on 9800 GT 1GB

[Daniek]

hihi there Im looking to purchase an 9800 GT ( Nvidia obviously ) .And I would like to see some sugestions about it , ups and downs ( if there are any )

http://www.azerty.ro/placi-video/placa-video-palit-geforce-9800-gt-super-1024mb-ddr3

Im curently running a Nvidia 8500 GT got it since 2006 and didn't dissapointed me but time comes and it got pretty old.

cheers ~

[Mayco]

How expensive is it in euros?

[Daniek]

97.34 Euros just did the convert from Romanian Money.

[Clavus]

97.34 Euros just did the convert from Romanian Money.

That's pretty damn expensive for such a card. You can buy HD4850s here for 80 euros, and look at the performance difference:

You can even get a HD5670 for 80 euros that has DX11 AND higher performance:

(GT 240 is basically a rebranded 9800GT)

I don't know how the prices compare in your country, but I'd look at the ATI offerings too.

[CyriusG]

I looked through the site and i think you should go with this one instead http://www.azerty.ro/placi-video/placa-video-msi-radeon-hd-5670-1024mb-ddr5-military-class or this one http://www.azerty.ro/placi-video/placa-video-sapphire-radeon-hd-5670-512mb-ddr5-dvi-hdmi they are just better cards

Edited April 2, 2010 by CyriusG

[Clavus]

I looked through the site and i think you should go with this one instead http://www.azerty.ro/placi-video/placa-video-msi-radeon-hd-5670-1024mb-ddr5-military-class

^ that, or this:

http://www.azerty.ro/placi-video/placa-video-sapphire-radeon-hd-5670-1024mb-ddr5-dp-hdmi

1GB DDR5, if the memory is really an issue. Plus it's smaller, runs cooler, and makes less noise.

[Ywa]

And the HD5000 series got DX11.

Edit: You already said that.

[CarPileUp]

How much money do you want to spend for a GFX card? Would be fine when you post your other Hardware (CPU, Ram, Power Supply) Good cards for good prices are HD5670 or HD5750 100€ or HD5770 (120€) They all support DX11, have a low wattage and they are silent.

Edited April 2, 2010 by CarPileUp

[CyriusG]

But there is no point in getting a good videocard when you have a crappy cpu and memory because you won´t be able to use the full power from your gpu.

[CarPileUp]

But there is no point in getting a good videocard when you have a crappy cpu and memory because you won´t be able to use the full power from your gpu.

Thats why I ask for the other PC Specs.

[Daniek]

Thanks for all replies ! here >>

Motherboard : Click here.

Brains: AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core processor 3600 + 1,91GHz

2 GB ram DDR2

Windows 7 Ultimate x64

500W Source Black Diamond

Edited April 2, 2010 by Daniek

[CyriusG]

If i were you i would also save up for a better cpu since you may not get to use the full power of a 5670.

[Clavus]

It'll probably not utilize the full potential of a HD4850/HD5670, but you will see a good increase in performance.

[CarPileUp]

Your CPU could brake your new GPU card because its pretty old and you if you have a 64Bit OS you should get 4 GB Ram. Well, your PC is old and I think a new GPU card won't increase your game performance much. But if you really want to buy a new GFX card then get a HD5670.

Edited April 2, 2010 by CarPileUp

[Daniek]

Yeah also a friend of mine sugested me to upp the cpu , but my first prority for now is a video card from what I can afford , il be receiving a 2gb DDr2 card in about 1 week .

Thanks for help !

[Darkstar]

Id get a Athlon quad-core CPU, and a mobo using 790FX or GX chipset, and 4GB DDR3 RAM, and then a 5670

[CyriusG]

Why get a mobo with 790FX when 890FX is just around the corner?

[Daniek]

I don't think my motherboard suppports DDr3

Also my curent pc is home made.

[CarPileUp]

I don't think my motherboard suppports DDr3

Also my curent pc is home made.

ERROR401 meant when you buy a new mainboard that you should also get DDR3 ram.

[Daniek]

Also i would like to know.. if AM2+ processor works on AM2 ?

[CarPileUp]

Also i would like to know.. if AM2+ processor works on AM2 ?

Yes but maybe you have to update your BIOS when you get a new CPU.

[Daniek]

hehey guys ... pretty much time since i came here ... I ( monterey jack ) my gta san andreas with car mods saying : Game data has ben modified.After that I was to lazy to reinstall it and just let it die.

Oh and I decided to go for Nvidia ( mind control they use it ! ) I`m happy with it

https://www.pcgarage.ro/cont/istoric-comenzi/736524/

Nothing I tried for now made me regret that i purchased that gpu ( GTA 4 , Farcry 2 more )

Now with Deluvas chatting with me he gave me that ignition I need to start playing MTA again installing game for now cya on server .. soon !

Now im curious , Maybe its just me But .. from what I noticed maybe mta sa says that when i reach a certain ammount of moded cars ( this thing happened about 4 times ) when i had pretty much car mods . Any advices with this ?

Edited May 5, 2010 by Daniek

[Nobana]

Oh you aint getting Nvidia driver. ATI beats them. I would suggest 4850 or some 5xxx card.

[CarPileUp]

Mhmmh.. Link doesnt work. Whats the name from your Nvidia card?

Edited May 5, 2010 by CarPileUp

[Daniek]

Sorreh this one should work

http://www.pcgarage.ro/placi-video/palit/geforce-9800gt-green-512mb-ddr3-256-bit-hdmi/