Have Finally Driven Myself Insane...

[XiXVenomXiX]

Buy the 9800 GX2. Dilemna solved.

[XiXVenomXiX]

Buy the XFX GTX 260 Black Edition. Dilemna solved.

Edited November 11, 2008 by XiXVenomXiX

[kingdingeling]

@ Venom, so much for dilemma solved

[Queenz]

At some point I was considering the 8800GTX simply because it was so ridiculously cheap, but price isn't much of an issue as I have plenty saved specifically for the build, but I'm wiser than I used to be when I started out, which is why the GX2 was a prime option being I'm aware of it's performance, and it's $219.

 

 

I know that 9800GX2 for $219 is a good deal and you really can't beat it.

[Hyper Threaded]

Problem with the 9800GX2, it's just a rehash of old technology. Going with the 4870 gives you the option of Crossfire later on, with Intel chipsets.

[Queenz]

9800GX2= 2x 9800GTX's

[Hyper Threaded]

It's still old technology, basically an 8800gtx they put in the microwave. Why have that creaky old pile of rubble, when you could have a 4870.

[iKillSteal]

Because a 9800GX2 tends to perform better?

[Queenz]

It's still old technology, basically an 8800gtx they put in the microwave. Why have that creaky old pile of rubble, when you could have a 4870.

 

 

A 4850x2 or GTX260 Black Edition kicks the . out of a 4870

[r3d c0m3t]

So, we're all on the same page then - go with the GX2 because it's a steal at $219 with killer performance?

[XiXVenomXiX]

Yea, just buy the 9800 GX2, insane perfomance at a great price. If im not mistaken though, the 9800 GX2 is NOT two 9800/8800 GTX cards slapped together, its more like two 8800 GTS 512MB cards.

[Queenz]

Make sure you have enough room in your case for the 9800GX2 cause that card is like almost 11"