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2006-02-23 22:50:42

Ballistix5: Member; +36|7061|Forster NSW

Howdy fella'S!

Im looking into buying a new video card at the moment (gettin bored with my X800 vanilla at the moment)

Im looking at 2 but I dont know which one to get they both have pretty much the same Memory/core Freqency
with GDD3 memory

6800 handles 401Million Verts a second
7800 Handles 562Million Verts a second

I dont know what to get theres a bit of a price difference there

7800: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-nVidia-GeFor … dZViewItem

6800: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-nVidia-GeFor … dZViewItem

I get the 6800 its within reach
on the other hand i get the 7800 I have to empty my account to get it.

ANYWAY!
Everyone let me know which you think is the better Option

Last edited by Ballistix5 (2006-02-23 22:53:33)

2006-02-23 22:58:18

Maj.Do: Member; +85|7038|good old CA

well 6800 will run bf2 fine, still a great card. 7800 GT is well better. For some kind of future proof id go for the 7800

2006-02-23 23:03:44

lambo: Member; +2|6926

u will be able to play bf2 on everything on high with the 6800 but if u get the 7800 u wont have to spend money on a new video card for at least the rest of this year or maby 2 so i think u should get the 7800 u will save money in the long run.

2006-02-23 23:05:37

Ballistix5: Member; +36|7061|Forster NSW

Yeah, the Reason im Upgrading is because I was a Unreal Fan
but got sick of it, and when Unreal Tournament 2007 Comes out I want to be ready for it.

Edit:

Of Course Bf2 With everything on high and AA at 4X would be nice too

Last edited by Ballistix5 (2006-02-23 23:07:00)

2006-02-24 00:48:57

sixshot: Decepticon Geek; +50|6961|Planet Seibertron ;)

It's a tough call to say which card to go with. The 6800GS is intended to replace the 6800GT cards which are slowly running dry in the AGP sector, and probably more expensive getting one too. The 7800GS is to bring a GeForce 7 series to the AGP front and to replace the high-end AGP cards (the 6800GT and Ultra) with something a little more current. Either cards will perform just fine for BF2. However, you'll have to ask yourself the question if you truly need something this powerful (from either cards). The primary thing is that AGP is phasing out. To get a card now would mean you're intending on keeping your current system for another 2 years (at best). It's a good upgrade nonetheless but it'll be a waste if you plan on upgrading to a more current platform (read: PCI Express) within the 2 year timeframe. If you're absolutely sure you'll be keeping the setup around for a long time, get the 7800GS as it'll give you enough processing power to handle future titles with ease. Otherwise, I say evaluate your options and consider whether if it's worth the money spent on getting a new card.

2006-02-24 14:32:45

Ballistix5: Member; +36|7061|Forster NSW

yeah, the Problem i have is my AGP mobo is only a month old, The CPU was a fortune but its socket 478 =\
And the computer apart from the X700 GPU is Perfect.

the only thing Im not sure about is AGP8X a lot slower than PCI-E 16

2006-02-24 14:39:33

TriggerHappy998: just nothing; +387|7134|-

I would definitely NOT buy hardware like that on eBay. Newegg.com is the way to go.

I would also go for the 7800 GT.

2006-02-25 01:19:25

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7002

TriggerHappy998 wrote:
I would definitely NOT buy hardware like that on eBay. Newegg.com is the way to go.

I would also go for the 7800 GT.

i agree w/ triggerhappy. buying cards on ebay is dangerous... and ebay is ridiculas.... sum1 bought a brussel sprout left over from christmas for $2780....

https://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/203.46.105.23:21300/b_350_20_692108_381007_FFFFFF_000000.png

2006-02-25 01:29:42

Skruples: Mod Incarnate; +234|6987

in my experience zipzoomfly has pretty good rates too. I buy my hardware from them, when I have occasion to do so.

2006-02-25 06:39:23

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7002

newegg is the one for me they have pretty good rates as well, but i dont think they ship to taiwan...

2006-02-25 07:51:38

OntwijkDit: Member; +0|6949

Ballistix5 wrote:
yeah, the Problem i have is my AGP mobo is only a month old, The CPU was a fortune but its socket 478 =\
And the computer apart from the X700 GPU is Perfect.

the only thing Im not sure about is AGP8X a lot slower than PCI-E 16

personally im on AGP also.. the comp behind is rigged with PCI-E. it sorta owns me i should switch actually!

2006-02-25 09:51:08

psychotoxic187: Member; +11|6995

Ballistix5 wrote:
Howdy fella'S!

Im looking into buying a new video card at the moment (gettin bored with my X800 vanilla at the moment)

Im looking at 2 but I dont know which one to get they both have pretty much the same Memory/core Freqency
with GDD3 memory

6800 handles 401Million Verts a second
7800 Handles 562Million Verts a second

I dont know what to get theres a bit of a price difference there

7800: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-nVidia-GeFor … dZViewItem

6800: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-nVidia-GeFor … dZViewItem

I get the 6800 its within reach
on the other hand i get the 7800 I have to empty my account to get it.

ANYWAY!
Everyone let me know which you think is the better Option

The 6800, and x800 are pretty much equal to one another, so don't waste money on something unless it's an upgrade. Go for the 7800, it will last you longer, and it's actually an upgrade over the x800.

Edit: I noticed the 7800 you linked to is almost $500, save yourself almost $200, and get this one. It's cheaper, and it's an overclocked version.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130273

Last edited by psychotoxic187 (2006-02-25 09:54:35)

2006-02-25 16:02:14

lavadisk: I am a cat ¦ 3; +369|7116|Denver colorado

im getting my 7800 gt in right now.

2006-02-26 01:49:19

Ballistix5: Member; +36|7061|Forster NSW

psychotoxic187 wrote:
Ballistix5 wrote:
Howdy fella'S!

Im looking into buying a new video card at the moment (gettin bored with my X800 vanilla at the moment)

Im looking at 2 but I dont know which one to get they both have pretty much the same Memory/core Freqency
with GDD3 memory

6800 handles 401Million Verts a second
7800 Handles 562Million Verts a second

I dont know what to get theres a bit of a price difference there

7800: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-nVidia-GeFor … dZViewItem

6800: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-nVidia-GeFor … dZViewItem

I get the 6800 its within reach
on the other hand i get the 7800 I have to empty my account to get it.

ANYWAY!
Everyone let me know which you think is the better Option
The 6800, and x800 are pretty much equal to one another, so don't waste money on something unless it's an upgrade. Go for the 7800, it will last you longer, and it's actually an upgrade over the x800.

Edit: I noticed the 7800 you linked to is almost $500, save yourself almost $200, and get this one. It's cheaper, and it's an overclocked version.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130273

Australian Bucks

Everything is Australian, I cant get stuff off newegg cause its all gotta be shipped internationally,
www.Scorptec.com.au Is usually the way to go but theres are too expensive.

but I am actually going to try and get an EVGA one they look a lot better choice.

7800 Its gonna be
6800 is heading toward the back row now when it comes to next gen games etc.

Last edited by Ballistix5 (2006-02-26 01:49:42)

2006-02-26 03:10:07

-_{MoW}_-Assasin: Member; +13|7014|Australia

Ballistix5 wrote:
psychotoxic187 wrote:
Ballistix5 wrote:
Howdy fella'S!

Im looking into buying a new video card at the moment (gettin bored with my X800 vanilla at the moment)

Im looking at 2 but I dont know which one to get they both have pretty much the same Memory/core Freqency
with GDD3 memory

6800 handles 401Million Verts a second
7800 Handles 562Million Verts a second

I dont know what to get theres a bit of a price difference there

7800: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-nVidia-GeFor … dZViewItem

6800: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-nVidia-GeFor … dZViewItem

I get the 6800 its within reach
on the other hand i get the 7800 I have to empty my account to get it.

ANYWAY!
Everyone let me know which you think is the better Option
The 6800, and x800 are pretty much equal to one another, so don't waste money on something unless it's an upgrade. Go for the 7800, it will last you longer, and it's actually an upgrade over the x800.

Edit: I noticed the 7800 you linked to is almost $500, save yourself almost $200, and get this one. It's cheaper, and it's an overclocked version.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130273
Australian Bucks

Everything is Australian, I cant get stuff off newegg cause its all gotta be shipped internationally,
www.Scorptec.com.au Is usually the way to go but theres are too expensive.

but I am actually going to try and get an EVGA one they look a lot better choice.

7800 Its gonna be
6800 is heading toward the back row now when it comes to next gen games etc.

www.msy.com.au

2006-02-26 04:20:41

elmer1082: To The Front; +4|7042|Columbus, Indiana

TriggerHappy998 wrote:
I would definitely NOT buy hardware like that on eBay. Newegg.com is the way to go.

I would also go for the 7800 GT.

I just bought a eVga 7800GTX KO from newegg.
Next day air.... I couldn't wait

But They actually called my bank then got my phone number from them then called my house just to make sure it was really me that ordered it. For security purposes I guess or just because it was my first time ordering from them(newegg.com). But I was impressed by that alone. How many other places do that for you?

Last edited by elmer1082 (2006-02-26 04:21:55)

2006-02-26 13:44:28

.ACB|_Cutthroat1: No place like 127.0.0.1; +76|6982|Gold Coast,QLD,Australia

hey ballistix for aus check out www.staticice.com.au, extremely handy for aus users

Last edited by .ACB|_Cutthroat1 (2006-02-26 13:45:22)

2006-02-26 13:54:34

Mabec: Re-Member-Me; +6|7118

TriggerHappy998 wrote:
I would definitely NOT buy hardware like that on eBay. Newegg.com is the way to go.

I would also go for the 7800 GT.

First of all, he is getting a AGP-card, thats 7800GS. 2nd of all, he is buying from a Australian dealer, so i assume he is from there.

500 AUD is about 350 USD, Newegg.com is the best option, IF u live in USA. NewEgg.com doesnt ship worldwide.

U should be able to find a 7800GS in Australia for 300USD. Happy hunting.

2006-02-26 14:02:39

Parnit: Member; +5|6933

hi guys i have a gefoece 6600 and 1.5gigs of ram and 2.6 ghz im wonderind do any of you know what setting i should play bf2 without causing lag thanks for help in advance

2006-02-26 15:35:33

-=|BW|=-Hollow_Moon: Member; +5|7041

Im hoping to get twin 7800 GTX's on SLI with my new computer, even if I have to spend my life paying for it

2006-02-26 16:42:56

Ballistix5: Member; +36|7061|Forster NSW

Well Guys!, I got a 7800GS (EXTREME EDITION ) From XFX for 529, from A Great Site I found on Statis-Ice

256MB DDR3
485 MHZ Core Overclockable to 520, Memory at 1.3GHZ overclockable to 1.42
With Splinter cell Chaos Theory or somthing as a bonus.

Thanks for all your Imput StatisIce is a great site for Finding stuff

Thanks guys!!

2006-02-26 16:51:39

Possum61: Member; +9|7034|Philly PA USA

Ballistix5 wrote:
Well Guys!, I got a 7800GS (EXTREME EDITION ) From XFX for 529, from A Great Site I found on Statis-Ice

256MB DDR3
485 MHZ Core Overclockable to 520, Memory at 1.3GHZ overclockable to 1.42
With Splinter cell Chaos Theory or somthing as a bonus.

Thanks for all your Imput StatisIce is a great site for Finding stuff

Thanks guys!!

I have the same but by BFG great card and outstanding profromance

2006-03-07 04:28:37

Ballistix5: Member; +36|7061|Forster NSW

It arrived!!,

5900 3d marks with 1024pk AA X4

8)

The only thing I am noticing is I have everything on Medium - high in BF2 and it takes a second for it to stop stuttering when I get into a map.

Dunno why this is but it will work itself out im sure

2006-03-07 04:35:20

psychotoxic187: Member; +11|6995

Ballistix5 wrote:
It arrived!!,

5900 3d marks with 1024pk AA X4

8)

The only thing I am noticing is I have everything on Medium - high in BF2 and it takes a second for it to stop stuttering when I get into a map.

Dunno why this is but it will work itself out im sure

How much RAM do you have?

2006-03-07 15:55:24

Ballistix5: Member; +36|7061|Forster NSW

1.8 GB Corsair Ram.

Its funny I spin around a few times in the map and its fine after that its just coming back and fourth from the menu's and the Commander screen that it jerks

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