Kakanater 0 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Well wit h GRAW2 around the bend i was thinking maybe i could get a new graphics card. I did some research and found that the Nvidia Geforce 7950GT is a good priced and good performing card. But I still have a few questions. First, is it worth getting the 7950Gt when probably in the near future games will transition into DX10 and Vista or is it still a good buy. Secondly, where should i buy the card from. I was contemplating ebay but i dont know about that. Which would probably be the best retail store to buy it from or should i buy from the internet. I live in the US It would be great if you guys could help me out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McGhost 0 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I sent you a private message. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EasyCo 41 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 newegg.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viiiper 0 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Try technical part of forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nutlink 0 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Newegg.com, but I suggest either saving up a little more for a 320mb 8800GTS or possibly even a 8600GT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kakanater 0 Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 the 7950GT has 512mb so i dont know if i need more ram maybe for more new games it will come in handy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin 0 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Newegg.com, but I suggest either saving up a little more for a 320mb 8800GTS or possibly even a 8600GT. Yes a good idea but check your board before buying make sure its capable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GRIN_Wolfsong 0 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Newegg.com, but I suggest either saving up a little more for a 320mb 8800GTS or possibly even a 8600GT. I would get the 640Mb 8800GTS to get 512Mb+ in VRAM and DX10 capability. They are at a reasonable price these days. As for the 7950GT, I think you're only gonna feel you'll have to upgrade again to soon if you don'y get a DX10 card. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kakanater 0 Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 (edited) thanks, With the 8800 i can still use DX9 right or will it only run DX10. Please explain. Edited June 3, 2007 by Kakanater Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ROCO*AFZ* 0 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Yes it will run both. I am using an 8800GTX In vista I play GRAW1 alot which is not DX10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoQuarter 0 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Yes a good idea but check your board before buying make sure its capable.Also note that any of these cards (7950gt included) require a beefier PSU (>400wt). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kakanater 0 Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 that is another question i have now i am considering an 8600 due to the dx10 issue but with either card will i need any aftermarket parts and what are the requirements to be able to use it. i have 3.2Ghz CPU and 2gb RAM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cpl Ledanek 247 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 if your tight on budget but want DX10---get 8600 cards. if sky's the limit, go to Pricegrabber for a 8800 card. don't get a card bcoz of a game, you'd be buying a new card every 4-6 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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