Video Card Questions

An 8600GT performs a bit better than a 6800GT and a bit worse than a 6800 Ultra. I know that a 6800XT is a bit slower than a GT or Ultra, but I really think that to get a decent performance increase you should get at least an 8600GTS. The other option is maybe a X1950Pro if you don't need DirectX 10.

An 8600GT performs a bit better than a 6800GT and a bit worse than a 6800 Ultra. I know that a 6800XT is a bit slower than a GT or Ultra, but I really think that to get a decent performance increase you should get at least an 8600GTS. The other option is maybe a X1950Pro if you don't need DirectX 10.

ben2000

[QUOTE="ben2000"]

An 8600GT performs a bit better than a 6800GT and a bit worse than a 6800 Ultra. I know that a 6800XT is a bit slower than a GT or Ultra, but I really think that to get a decent performance increase you should get at least an 8600GTS. The other option is maybe a X1950Pro if you don't need DirectX 10.

mbukste

As far as I know, a 8600GT is pretty much only as good as a 7600GT with DirectX 10. Or at least that is what I have read. So if that is the case, it wouldn't be anywhere near as good as a X1950GT.

[QUOTE="mbukste"][QUOTE="ben2000"]

An 8600GT performs a bit better than a 6800GT and a bit worse than a 6800 Ultra. I know that a 6800XT is a bit slower than a GT or Ultra, but I really think that to get a decent performance increase you should get at least an 8600GTS. The other option is maybe a X1950Pro if you don't need DirectX 10.

ben2000

As far as I know, a 8600GT is pretty much only as good as a 7600GT with DirectX 10. Or at least that is what I have read. So if that is the case, it wouldn't be anywhere near as good as a X1950GT.

http://anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3023&p=11

With newer drivers the 8600GT comes close to the 7900GS and/or X1950GT,and thats from a few months ago at that,with newer drivers,they would surely come even closer if not on par with them.

[QUOTE="ben2000"][QUOTE="mbukste"][QUOTE="ben2000"]

An 8600GT performs a bit better than a 6800GT and a bit worse than a 6800 Ultra. I know that a 6800XT is a bit slower than a GT or Ultra, but I really think that to get a decent performance increase you should get at least an 8600GTS. The other option is maybe a X1950Pro if you don't need DirectX 10.

mbukste

As far as I know, a 8600GT is pretty much only as good as a 7600GT with DirectX 10. Or at least that is what I have read. So if that is the case, it wouldn't be anywhere near as good as a X1950GT.

http://anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3023&p=11

With newer drivers the 8600GT comes close to the 7900GS and/or X1950GT,and thats from a few months ago at that,with newer drivers,they would surely come even closer if not on par with them.

I was going by this chart...
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/09/05/the_best_gaming_video_cards_for_the_money/page7.html

[QUOTE="mbukste"][QUOTE="ben2000"][QUOTE="mbukste"][QUOTE="ben2000"]

An 8600GT performs a bit better than a 6800GT and a bit worse than a 6800 Ultra. I know that a 6800XT is a bit slower than a GT or Ultra, but I really think that to get a decent performance increase you should get at least an 8600GTS. The other option is maybe a X1950Pro if you don't need DirectX 10.

ben2000

As far as I know, a 8600GT is pretty much only as good as a 7600GT with DirectX 10. Or at least that is what I have read. So if that is the case, it wouldn't be anywhere near as good as a X1950GT.

http://anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3023&p=11

With newer drivers the 8600GT comes close to the 7900GS and/or X1950GT,and thats from a few months ago at that,with newer drivers,they would surely come even closer if not on par with them.

I was going by this chart...
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/09/05/the_best_gaming_video_cards_for_the_money/page7.html

Anandtech PWNS toms 9000 times over,only a n00b like you would disagree with me.

If you trust ANYTHING from toms hardware,you are a n00b who likes n00b bait,you probably have a cheap-ass Ultra or Apevia PSU under $50,a 8500GT for Dx 10 and some HD DVD/Blu-Ray Drive :lol:

Anandtech PWNS toms 9000 times over,only a n00b like you would disagree with me.

mbukste

Only a n00b would quote themselves in their own sig. LOL Then say "listen to THIS guy HE knows what HE'S talking about" LOL I laughed so hard I cried.

[QUOTE="mbukste"]

If you trust ANYTHING from toms hardware,you are a n00b who likes n00b bait,you probably have a cheap-ass Ultra or Apevia PSU under $50,a 8500GT for Dx 10 and some HD DVD/Blu-Ray Drive :lol:

Anandtech PWNS toms 9000 times over,only a n00b like you would disagree with me.

opamando

Only a n00b would quote themselves in their own sig. LOL Then say "listen to THIS guy HE knows what HE'S talking about" LOL I laughed so hard I cried.

never noticed that, well I won't be listening to mbukste anymore.

[QUOTE="opamando"][QUOTE="mbukste"]

If you trust ANYTHING from toms hardware,you are a n00b who likes n00b bait,you probably have a cheap-ass Ultra or Apevia PSU under $50,a 8500GT for Dx 10 and some HD DVD/Blu-Ray Drive :lol:

Anandtech PWNS toms 9000 times over,only a n00b like you would disagree with me.

harrisi17

Only a n00b would quote themselves in their own sig. LOL Then say "listen to THIS guy HE knows what HE'S talking about" LOL I laughed so hard I cried.

never noticed that, well I won't be listening to mbukste anymore.

[QUOTE="harrisi17"][QUOTE="opamando"][QUOTE="mbukste"]

If you trust ANYTHING from toms hardware,you are a n00b who likes n00b bait,you probably have a cheap-ass Ultra or Apevia PSU under $50,a 8500GT for Dx 10 and some HD DVD/Blu-Ray Drive :lol:

Anandtech PWNS toms 9000 times over,only a n00b like you would disagree with me.

mbukste

Only a n00b would quote themselves in their own sig. LOL Then say "listen to THIS guy HE knows what HE'S talking about" LOL I laughed so hard I cried.

never noticed that, well I won't be listening to mbukste anymore.

jk jk

[QUOTE="mbukste"][QUOTE="harrisi17"][QUOTE="opamando"][QUOTE="mbukste"]

If you trust ANYTHING from toms hardware,you are a n00b who likes n00b bait,you probably have a cheap-ass Ultra or Apevia PSU under $50,a 8500GT for Dx 10 and some HD DVD/Blu-Ray Drive :lol:

Anandtech PWNS toms 9000 times over,only a n00b like you would disagree with me.

achilles614

Only a n00b would quote themselves in their own sig. LOL Then say "listen to THIS guy HE knows what HE'S talking about" LOL I laughed so hard I cried.

never noticed that, well I won't be listening to mbukste anymore.

jk jk

Right now I have an XFX GeForce 6800 xt 256 MB PCI-e. I want to upgrade but i don't know if i should do SLI and get the same exact card or just get a brand new card. What I am wondering is how much of a boost will I get if I jump to say an 8600 256 instead of doing SLI? And with DirectX 10 coming out, a while ago I know, should I just bite the bullet and spend the extra for a DX10 card. Any help is appreciated.jimmypop_04

go for a x1950pro/gt/7900gs/7950gt you would never find one of those old cards today and a single 7 series beats them in sli

[QUOTE="opamando"][QUOTE="mbukste"]

If you trust ANYTHING from toms hardware,you are a n00b who likes n00b bait,you probably have a cheap-ass Ultra or Apevia PSU under $50,a 8500GT for Dx 10 and some HD DVD/Blu-Ray Drive :lol:

Anandtech PWNS toms 9000 times over,only a n00b like you would disagree with me.

harrisi17

Only a n00b would quote themselves in their own sig. LOL Then say "listen to THIS guy HE knows what HE'S talking about" LOL I laughed so hard I cried.

never noticed that, well I won't be listening to mbukste anymore.

same here :lol:

If you really want a DX10 card on a budget - then the 8600GT is an good card to get - otherwise the X1950 Pro or 7900GS will be more than enough.

If you trust ANYTHING from toms hardware,you are a n00b who likes n00b bait,you probably have a cheap-ass Ultra or Apevia PSU under $50,a 8500GT for Dx 10 and some HD DVD/Blu-Ray Drive :lol:

Anandtech PWNS toms 9000 times over,only a n00b like you would disagree with me.

mbukste

I listened to this guy - and I have never made another n00b mistake again! Thank you ol' mighty one! :D