[QUOTE="frosted210"][QUOTE="luamhtrad"][QUOTE="frosted210"][QUOTE="Michael_2171"]

Gainward Nvidia Geforce 9600gt gs

Is this ok for a new system?

luamhtrad

Not a plus at all, only the cards that have in 8 as the second number are any good for hardcore gaming..ie. 8800 9800 with the exception of the 7950 for the nVidia cards which is pretty much old by todays standards though.

Easy there turbo. The 9600GT is a solid card. In fact, it goes toe to toe with the 3870.

I understand what your saying but to upgrade its not really a plus for that rig he is building. Since this a gaming site I figured it's a gaming computer and to furutre proof it an 8800 or 9800 would be better.

But since he is not a 3870 (or smaller 3850) is best for his needs since it does have HDCP and HDMI compatibilty and if he chooses to get SLI you can use the Diamond Viper 3870 in an SLI setup with nVidia Chipsets cause of the XDNA which can run in both SLI (nVidia) and Crossfire (ATI)

Why would he not just get 2 9600GT's again?

55nm process technology
ATI Avivo HD Video and Display Technology
Game Physics processing capability
Up to 24X Custom Filter Anti-Aliasing
Built-in HDMI with Multi-channel 5.1 surround audio
Support for the ATI Radeon DVI to HDMI adapter
Unified Video Deoder (UVD) for Blu-ray and HD DVD
ATI PowerPlay energy conserving technology

For the stuff he actually wants in a card.

[QUOTE="frosted210"][QUOTE="Michael_2171"]

Gainward Nvidia Geforce 9600gt gs

Is this ok for a new system?

luamhtrad

Not a plus at all, only the cards that have in 8 as the second number are any good for hardcore gaming..ie. 8800 9800 with the exception of the 7950 for the nVidia cards which is pretty much old by todays standards though.

Easy there turbo. The 9600GT is a solid card. In fact, it goes toe to toe with the 3870.

I understand what your saying but to upgrade its not really a plus for that rig he is building. Since this a gaming site I figured it's a gaming computer and to furutre proof it an 8800 or 9800 would be better.

But since he is not a 3870 (or smaller 3850) is best for his needs since it does have HDCP and HDMI compatibilty and if he chooses to get SLI you can use the Diamond Viper 3870 in an SLI setup with nVidia Chipsets cause of the XDNA which can run in both SLI (nVidia) and Crossfire (ATI)

Gainward Nvidia Geforce 9600gt gs

Is this ok for a new system?

Michael_2171

Not a plus at all, only the cards that have in 8 as the second number are any good for hardcore gaming..ie. 8800 9800 with the exception of the 7950 for the nVidia cards which is pretty much old by todays standards though.

[QUOTE="frosted210"]

abit AX78 ATI 770 Chipset

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Black Edition 6400

4GB Corsair Dominator DDR2 1066 @ 800MHz

2X Radeon Diamond Viper 3870's in Crossfire

Cooler Master 750W PSU

Zalman 9500 CPU Cooler

andyroo08

Very nice system you got there and a crossfire setup, don't see many of those around here:P

Thanks I love ATI and AMD for being so affordable..LOL ;) I see many nVidia and Intel machines around here I had to spice it up...:D

abit AX78 ATI 770 Chipset

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Black Edition 6400

4GB Corsair Dominator DDR2 1066 @ 800MHz

2X Radeon Diamond Viper 3870's in Crossfire

Cooler Master 750W PSU

Zalman 9500 CPU Cooler

Man who thought this would spark a fire? I didn't hear anything about him saying kids are actually doing these things but rather are being exposed to them through videogames. It is supposed to be for entertainment and should be viewed as such but kids not Mature rated adults are also playing these games. You guys are also saying as such by saying take responsibility for your kids but this game is rated for Mature over 17 gamers not anybody younger. But still these games are in the hands of "minors". He doesn't blame the game nor the developer for this blame Hilary Clinton for actually taking actions against this, blaming games as too violent and working hard to stop them.

Why call Glenn Beck an idiot and dumbass if that's what he believes in? Standing up and informing the non informed about this game isn't casting "Devil Worshippers" shadows on anyone. It's informing people...How many of you gamers playing this game are under age? I'm not calling anyone out cause I could care less but dang people just cause someone says something about too much violence, porn and other desanitized stuff we are into doesn't mean they are asses be glad someone cares about the youth of our Country...sheeesh.