The final piece - Page 2

Tyreal · March 9th, 2006

It seems like most users who have a 7800GT or GTX are not going to make the switch to a 7900 because it is not that much of a difference.

In my opinion, if the savings are big, then get a 7800GT.

**Capper** · March 9th, 2006

Ty,
Thats not exactly true.
You can pick up the 7900 GTX from Newegg right now for $475.....
A single 7900GTX will beat a pair of 7800GTs in SLI, plus if you go one 7900GTX now, you always have the option of upgrading to a second one down the road

Tyreal · March 9th, 2006

I suppose your right. I'm too used to scraping the bottom with my budget :(

What is the price of a single 7800GT?

gwhea38411 · March 9th, 2006

Thats what I wanted to know Capper, thanks.

**gvblake22** · March 9th, 2006

Personally, if you are between two 7800GT's in SLI or a single 7900GTX, I would definately go with the single 7900GTX. It seems that the performance is about on par, and you don't have to deal with two cards and SLI crap. It is much more simple with a single card. I will usually always recommend buying a single faster card over a dual graphics solution anyday.

As far as the 7800GT goes, it looks like it might just be the newest and best bang for your buck card out there. The price at launch is already pretty reasonable (compared to the 7800GT) and it will only go down from here. The 7900GT outperforms the 7800GT in every aspect and doesn't cost much more. But the 7800GT is still a good buy, especially considering all the good deals available on it now that the 7900 series cards have hit the market.
Personally, if I were in your shoes, I would get a single 7900GT and spend the cash saved over a GTX on something more worthwhile (like better cooling for processor or video card or nicer speakers or a bigger/better monitor or something). But a 7900GTX is a great card too, don't get me wrong. It's just that I can't really justify spending that much money on a video card. However, if you managed to fanagle yourself a nice 20" or larger LCD and will be running your games at high resolution with full AA and AF, then a 7900GTX miiiiight be worth your while...

Captain Crunch · March 9th, 2006

7900GT I think this will be your best bang for buck right now. PDT_Armataz_07

March 9th, 2006	#11
Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,557	It seems like most users who have a 7800GT or GTX are not going to make the switch to a 7900 because it is not that much of a difference. In my opinion, if the savings are big, then get a 7800GT. I Like Watercooling. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

March 9th, 2006	#12
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March 9th, 2006	#13
Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,557	I suppose your right. I'm too used to scraping the bottom with my budget :( What is the price of a single 7800GT? I Like Watercooling. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

March 9th, 2006	#14
gwhea38411 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 97	Thats what I wanted to know Capper, thanks. MOBO: Asus A8N32-SLI CPU: Opteron 165 HDD: WD 320GB/16MB/SATA RAM: 2GB OCZ Gold XTC PC4000 ROM: NEC 3550a DL DVD/CD Burner Video: Geforce 7900GT Extreme Case: Thermaltake Armor/aluminum PSU: Thermaltake 600w purepower OS: Windows XP Professional

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March 9th, 2006	#15
gvblake22 Modder-ator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tempe Desert Posts: 6,476 Blog Entries: 1	Personally, if you are between two 7800GT's in SLI or a single 7900GTX, I would definately go with the single 7900GTX. It seems that the performance is about on par, and you don't have to deal with two cards and SLI crap. It is much more simple with a single card. I will usually always recommend buying a single faster card over a dual graphics solution anyday. As far as the 7800GT goes, it looks like it might just be the newest and best bang for your buck card out there. The price at launch is already pretty reasonable (compared to the 7800GT) and it will only go down from here. The 7900GT outperforms the 7800GT in every aspect and doesn't cost much more. But the 7800GT is still a good buy, especially considering all the good deals available on it now that the 7900 series cards have hit the market. Personally, if I were in your shoes, I would get a single 7900GT and spend the cash saved over a GTX on something more worthwhile (like better cooling for processor or video card or nicer speakers or a bigger/better monitor or something). But a 7900GTX is a great card too, don't get me wrong. It's just that I can't really justify spending that much money on a video card. However, if you managed to fanagle yourself a nice 20" or larger LCD and will be running your games at high resolution with full AA and AF, then a 7900GTX miiiiight be worth your while...

March 9th, 2006	#16
Captain Crunch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Right side of middle Earth Posts: 692	7900GT I think this will be your best bang for buck right now. PDT_Armataz_07