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theluckyone17 · 03-21-07, 11:25 PM

I'll pipe up, simply 'cause I'm looking at grabbing a new video card myself.

I do most of my purchasing through newegg.com, simply 'cause I've yet to have a problem with them and they seem to have reasonable (or more than reasonable) prices.

Originally I was going to grab a GeForce 7950GT that was running around $220 off their site... until I noticed the 8800GTS (320MB) card they had from eVGA listed for $280 w/ a $20 mail in rebate.

The $60/$40 difference in price more than makes up for the difference in performance, from the reviews I've read. I couldn't stand to go with something cheaper, since I played that "well, if I only spend a little bit more, then I get a faster card", until I reached the level of the 8800GTS.

Seeing as all of the reviews out there stated that the 320MB version beat everything except the 640MB (and higher) versions, and the price jumps an incredible amount for the higher RAM cards, I figured the 8800GTS 320MB card was about my limit. It should handle anything I throw at it right now (Oblivion, SH4, X3 Reunion).

I gave ATI a thought, but I've had issues with their drivers in the past. Not that it affects most of us, but I run Linux, too. ATI's track record on Linux has been less than stellar. No ATI for me.

Just my two cents.

03-21-07, 11:25 PM	#19
theluckyone17 Captain Join Date: May 2006 Location: Niskayuna, NY Posts: 482 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	I'll pipe up, simply 'cause I'm looking at grabbing a new video card myself. I do most of my purchasing through newegg.com, simply 'cause I've yet to have a problem with them and they seem to have reasonable (or more than reasonable) prices. Originally I was going to grab a GeForce 7950GT that was running around $220 off their site... until I noticed the 8800GTS (320MB) card they had from eVGA listed for $280 w/ a $20 mail in rebate. The $60/$40 difference in price more than makes up for the difference in performance, from the reviews I've read. I couldn't stand to go with something cheaper, since I played that "well, if I only spend a little bit more, then I get a faster card", until I reached the level of the 8800GTS. Seeing as all of the reviews out there stated that the 320MB version beat everything except the 640MB (and higher) versions, and the price jumps an incredible amount for the higher RAM cards, I figured the 8800GTS 320MB card was about my limit. It should handle anything I throw at it right now (Oblivion, SH4, X3 Reunion). I gave ATI a thought, but I've had issues with their drivers in the past. Not that it affects most of us, but I run Linux, too. ATI's track record on Linux has been less than stellar. No ATI for me. Just my two cents.