Should I go for the 8800 GTS?

I've rarely ever played PC games in my life, and recently our house just needs a new computer(desktop is 7 years old, parents always using my laptop which I always use, so I want a new computer). So I decided to get a high end computer from newegg around the $1300-$1400 price range.

So I've been looking up a lot of parts on newegg, and I think I've gotten all my parts, except the graphics card(all other parts are EXTREMELY high end). I don't know if I will go into PC gaming, but I sometimes think I might. I found a cheap 8600 GTS(128 bit) over clocked, but then I've had people here tell me that it's a rip off and that a 7900 is better. # wise, 8600 is higher than 7900, and I hear 8600 can do DX10. So how is the 8600 GTS bad?

Now I'm considering going for the 8800 GTS. If I get such a card, will I really need another graphics card for a while? I'll also be able to run most PC games. When we pay for this, I don't want our house paying a lot of extra $ for something we might not need. I mean what if I never really play PC games? It would just be sort of a waste. But, it is a very high end card. So what do you guys suggest? Do I go for the expensive 8800 GTS, or just go with something cheaper? I mean we have the $, but whether I need is it the question, and if it will be good for the long run.

Yeh just at the moment im in the same position iv'e looked up reviews of the 8800 GTS and was concidering getting it to.Though there is just one thing that concerns me and that is if this card can run on DX9 and im wondering if it would work on a standard PC monitor Flat screened of course (not sure what size yet) instead of HD.Once you here these things then you will know what Graphics card to get.

yeah, you should go for the 8800 gts for longevity. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, get the 320 megabyte version, which gives you mostly same performance for a lot less. Even if you dont play games that much, an 8800 would be good if you want to play a game later on.brainiac24

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130082

Now here is the 8600 GTS I was going to get, but people here said it was horrible for some odd reason.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814127284

Well I just don't want to ask my parents to pay like $1500 for a new computer, I mean before it was like below $1200. I've been worrying about all this stuff a bit too much.

[QUOTE="brainiac24"]yeah, you should go for the 8800 gts for longevity. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, get the 320 megabyte version, which gives you mostly same performance for a lot less. Even if you dont play games that much, an 8800 would be good if you want to play a game later on.RyuHayabusaX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130082

Now here is the 8600 GTS I was going to get, but people here said it was horrible for some odd reason.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814127284

Well I just don't want to ask my parents to pay like $1500 for a new computer, I mean before it was like below $1200. I've been worrying about all this stuff a bit too much.

[QUOTE="RyuHayabusaX"]

[QUOTE="brainiac24"]yeah, you should go for the 8800 gts for longevity. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, get the 320 megabyte version, which gives you mostly same performance for a lot less. Even if you dont play games that much, an 8800 would be good if you want to play a game later on.LouieV13

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130082

Now here is the 8600 GTS I was going to get, but people here said it was horrible for some odd reason.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814127284

Well I just don't want to ask my parents to pay like $1500 for a new computer, I mean before it was like below $1200. I've been worrying about all this stuff a bit too much.

i would get it for so your sorted for at least 5 years.yoyo462001

From what I have heard is Nvidia has failed miserably in the mid range cards for the 8 series, so much that the 7 series equivlents out perform them.

So yes go for the 8800 GTS, the 8600 GTS fits in those mid range cards that are getting bad reviews.

Guys one more thing what is the best 8800 card that i could get that is compatible with Windows XP service pack2.

Or if anyone knows what the best card out for the elder scrolls oblivion games is atm then that would be helpfull to thanks ;)

Guys one more thing what is the best 8800 card that i could get that is compatible with Windows XP service pack2.

Or if anyone knows what the best card out for the elder scrolls oblivion games is atm then that would be helpfull to thanks ;)

jjc273

Well the best card available is the 8800Ultra! There's also the 8800GTx which is between the Ultra and the GTS.

Guys one more thing what is the best 8800 card that i could get that is compatible with Windows XP service pack2.

Or if anyone knows what the best card out for the elder scrolls oblivion games is atm then that would be helpfull to thanks ;)

jjc273

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130072

I don't know if it's compatible with XP, ask Hiryyu.

Ryu, if you get an 8800GTS right now, it will last you a while. But at the same time, it's WAY more than you need.

You could spend half as much and get a 7900GS or x1950Pro and run every game out right now at the highest settings. An 8800GTS is a bit more "future-proof" but for someone who says they aren't a PC Gamer, its definitely overkill. I'd recommend getting one of the other cards for $150, and if down the line you decide you want to get into the latest and greatest games, you can upgrade. Plus, then the cards you'd buy right now are cheaper.

You all are seriously telling a guy who rarely plays PC games to get an 8800GTS?

[QUOTE="jjc273"]

Guys one more thing what is the best 8800 card that i could get that is compatible with Windows XP service pack2.

Or if anyone knows what the best card out for the elder scrolls oblivion games is atm then that would be helpfull to thanks ;)

RyuHayabusaX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130072

I don't know if it's compatible with XP, ask Hiryyu.

Thanks alot guys you have been a big help :D but lol now there is no need for me to worry about it having to be compatible with windows XP because i just installed windows vista home edition :D anyone that has vista can they tell me how to to the run application so i can check DXDIAG to see if direct X 10 has installed properly?

thanks lots