is a 260 a big step up from a 8800GT?

[unozero]

kinda curious if you guys think it would be wirth the purchase or...any recomendation on ATI cards are welcome too.

 

[TwwIX]

I was wondering that myself. I currently have a 8800GTS 640 MB. Want to upgrade to a GTX 260 Core 216 one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130398 This one actually.

Sorry,i don't mean to hijack your thread.

 

[unozero]

nah dude you have the same question it's all good bro.

 

[Krynn72]

Meh, if it were me, I would wait.

 

[Hectic Glenn]

I have a BFG 8800GT OC2 and as you know, it runs COD5, L4D, TF2, Bioshock and Far cry 2 on top settings. So does the 260 obviously, so is there any point yet?

I was thinking about the change but there is no point until our cards start only keeping up with games to medium settings I reckon. Then it's time to move on...

 

[unozero]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161247


what abou the 4870 is that a big step up?

 

[Krynn72]

About the same, maybe a little better. Probably in between a 260 and highend 280/

 

[unozero]

but definitely better then the 8800Gt right?

 

[Krynn72]

Oh my yes.

 

[The Brick]

Not worth the investment. If you're already on an 8800+ series card from nvidia, there's not a single card worth upgrading to yet. Yeah it's disappointing, but true. Unless you really want a specific game to run on max settings, upgrading now is a bad idea. Unless you have money to waste.

 

[Hectic Glenn]

Not worth the investment. If you're already on an 8800+ series card from nvidia, there's not a single card worth upgrading to yet. Yeah it's disappointing, but true. Unless you really want a specific game to run on max settings, upgrading now is a bad idea. Unless you have money to waste.

This and what I said before. I don't think we could be more clear! With a 8800GT currently upgrading now would be a poor decision. Please don't post "What about a 280?"

 

[TwwIX]

From what i have heard so far,the Core 216 GTX 260 can be oc'ed to the specs of a GTX 280. I don't know about you but with that price tag,i'd say it's worth it.

 

[unozero]

well I'm geting either the 260 or 4750 for xmas.


the 260 looks a lil better right now though.




edit: dunno glenn I guess I,ll think about it some more.