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Old 04-17-2008, 01:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I currently have a Nvidia 8800 gts.

what would be considered a really good upgrade to that?
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Old 04-17-2008, 02:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Why do you need to upgrade it?
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Old 04-17-2008, 02:14 PM   #3 (permalink)
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well I dont really. just always nice to have a shiney new card
plus its giving me trouble in games, gliched graphics, and such. I thought it was over heating but I checked and theres nothing. I've updated and uninstalled drivers over and over again. frankly I'm sick of dealing with it
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Could RMA it if the warranty is still good, but I'll give some cards.

Assuming you are using the non-G92 chipset the upgrade options can be:
  • 9800 GTX
  • AMD HD3870 X2
  • 8800GTX (expensive)
  • 8800 GTS 512MB with the G92 chipset.
  • 8800 GT 512MB


Though the best price/performance is probably the 8800GT.
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There really isn't much that could be termed a "really good" upgrade if you have the 8800GTS 640 (especiialy overclocked). However, if it's giving you trouble I would pick up the 8800GT (around $150 with rebates) or the 8800GTS (G92, around $200 with rebates).

I'm in the same boat with my 8800GTS 640 (although mine is working like a champ at 650/900) but I'm holding out a few more months to see if/when Nvidia releases the GT200 series cards.
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Old 04-17-2008, 03:36 PM   #6 (permalink)
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the Nvidia 9800 GTX2 is wow. 549 bucks though...
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From what I've read it runs too hot and isn't very efficient, plus poor drivers.
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I second RMA, unless you want to spend $500. There isn't a 'huge' upgrade to your card yet.
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What version of the GTS do you have?
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Personally i wouldnt get an 8800 series anymore since they are EOL pretty much. Sure nvidia will keep making drivers for them but who knows for how long?

I've got a new 9800 gtx that hopefully i can get up and running today. I found my damn problem out with mine. It seems that you cant install Xp Raid with a usb floppy drive... and i had to scrounge for 2 internals one of which worked so XP is loading right now!
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