QUESTION - video cards for the new gaming era?

[calcnerd]

okay, i've been out of this for a while now, and don't know much about the new stuff. i was looking around on the forums & it looks like the radeon 9800 is still a great card. i havent played anything more graphics intense than UT2004 at the moment, and it runs well. i have a 256mb card right now, it's an nvidia card, i think its an FX5700(?) but not positive. anyways, i upgraded all my other stuff & wanted to know about video cards. first, i want to know what's gonna give me great HL2 support. also, what's gonna work for a while into the future? i don't wanna have to upgrade constantly. what's a good decision that is going to last me a while?

 

[joule]

I'd recommend the BFG TECH GeForce 6800U OC, if you are an NVIDIA guy.

But if you prefer ATI, go with the ATI X800 XT.

*You will be dishing out some major cash for both of these high-end cards.

 

[calcnerd]

how about a reasonably priced card that will last me? HL2 is probably the most graphics intense game i'll be playing. will a 9800 work or is that not enuf? if so, which one? i have an nvidia card right now, but i have no loyalty. i'll buy whatever works better.

 

[GPRT]

The nvidia 6800 (not gt or ultra) is very good value its £180 in Uk (about $300) and performs better than the 9800pro and 9800xt.

 

[Nex321]

calc, you see all those bink videos? Those are taken from 9800 PRO and max 9800 XT .

Get a 9800 PRO you'll be able to play hl2 on max settings and will last you about 1 year or hopefully 2. It costs only $180

 

[joule]

how about a reasonably priced card that will last me? HL2 is probably the most graphics intense game i'll be playing. will a 9800 work or is that not enuf? if so, which one? i have an nvidia card right now, but i have no loyalty. i'll buy whatever works better.

The ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 MB RAM should be perfectly suited for you if you are looking for a reasonable priced that card that will last you awhile.

 

[calcnerd]

cool. thanks guys

 

[Dead-Inside]

But if you prefer ATI, go with the ATI X800 XT

P.E. Edition.

The ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 MB RAM should be perfectly suited for you if you are looking for a reasonable priced that card that will last you awhile.

Umm... Not ATI Radeon, that's the "basic basic". Get a Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro 128 mb if you're getting one. More performance, same price.

 

[TheHitman5]

how about a reasonably priced card that will last me? HL2 is probably the most graphics intense game i'll be playing. will a 9800 work or is that not enuf? if so, which one? i have an nvidia card right now, but i have no loyalty. i'll buy whatever works better.

Well if HL2 is the most graphicly intensive game and you're on a budget, the 9800p will deff. do great. HL2 really doesnt require a lot of juice though, doesnt look that great either

 

[TheHitman5]

P.E. Edition.



Umm... Not ATI Radeon, that's the "basic basic". Get a Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro 128 mb if you're getting one. More performance, same price.

Uh, they all use the R350/360 core....the sapphire ones do tend to overclock better though.