8800 or wait for 8950GX2

[Munson]

Does anyone know when the 8950GX2 is likely to surface? I am currently thinking of upgrading my 7950GX2. Perhaps to an 8800GTX, but as I'm working away from home still, I am using my laptops and not playing games. Hence perhaps there's no rush to decide on a card until Crysis hits the ground. Thoughts? I am considering going Uber 1920 style 24"+ so a GX2 will not be wasted

I realise my AM2 64 may be a weak link so perhaps I'll go the full sunday roast and upgrade my mobo and CPU to Intel at the same time.

 

[RSi Dave]

I would wait, i have a 320mb 8800 GTS. Running games at the moment is fine, full settings on everything so far (except Company of Heroes) however i would imagine when the actually full dx10 games arrive i will be struggling to run them and the card i paid £200 for will be a bargain basement.

I only got it because even the cheapest DX10 cards blows the dx9 cards out of the water. Also when the DX10 games arrive the prices will be a lot cheaper

 

[Adam K]

i have a 24" tft running 1920x1200, but my card isn't capable of running games at that resolution. i keep thinking what to get, but every time i keep delaying it cos new cards keep popping up on the horizon. might wait for the amd cards to arrive and see what happens.

 

[Darren S]

Wait, wait, wait...... what's the rush?

If you're after playing games on the PC, then at least wait until they get most of the issues with Vista sorted out.

I'm still happy as a pig-in-muck to continue using my DX9 dual 7900GTXs and either XP32 or XP64. There's just no rush (or need) to spunk £350 on a new gfx card. Certainly giving the fact that you're running a 7950 anyway.

If I was that eager to spend money, I'd add a bit and go and buy a PS3.

D.

 

[Munson]

^^ Normally I would agree Dazza, but my GX2 is performing very badly under Vista. However, because I don't really have the time to play games just now, I guess it will do until Crysis comes out. Crysis may be the basis for TheBeast3

 

[Darren S]

^^ Normally I would agree Dazza, but my GX2 is performing very badly under Vista. However, because I don't really have the time to play games just now, I guess it will do until Crysis comes out. Crysis may be the basis for TheBeast3

The Beast3? With dual 8800GTXs, I presume?

D.

 

[Munson]

Dual 8950GX2.