Re: Upgrade question
- From: "Pepper von Evil" <slugman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 17:17:33 -0600
<bosken@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi guys,
>
>
> I currently have an:
>
>
> Athlon XP 3000+
> DFI Lan Party Ultra B Nforce 2 mobo
> 1024 3200 DDR
> Radeon 9800 Pro 256mb
> Audigy2 ZS
>
>
> I was thinking about upgrading to a 6800 GT but think that I may simply
> run into cpu limitations. I've started having to lower the graphic
> settings on recent games and demos, such as the FEAR demo, and was
> wondering whether it would be better for me to upgrade my CPU or to
> purchase the 6800GT.
>
>
> As far as I can tell from benchmarks I've seen, like the one at Tom's
> Hardware, the GT puts out nearly double the performance of the 9800
> pro. Is my CPU powerful enough that I would be able to tell any
> difference?
>
> Also, is it difficult to install a new mobo and CPU if you have never
> done so?
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You might think of a 6600GT while it doesn't hold the same punch as a 6800GT
it does do quite well with the current games and can be had for as low as
$160. My friend had similar problem's with the same video card that you
have (his proc is a P4 3ghz (northwoods) though) he went the 6800GT route.
Either route would drastically increase your performance in games. Also
when you plan to upgrade next is a big factor as to which card to get (if
you upgrade sooner I'd go for the cheaper 6600GT..). Also none of the
Radeon cards out on the market that I know of (upto the x850's) fully
support directx9.0c, as they don't have shader model 3.0 so that's another
reasonn the radeon card doesn't perform as well with games. Hope that helps
a bit and sorry for being so wordy.
Sean
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