333 Posted May 3, 2010 Posted May 3, 2010 I am running a factory OC Evga 9800 GT and as the title stated...it's dieing. I don't know for certain what is killing it (other than heat. Sits at 80dg C at idle). I have cleaned it to near new and checked everything out that I know possible. My only guess is the fan on the card is quitting. Now, I need to know is this card worth saving or for around the same price, should I get a newer, better one? Looking around on Newegg I see for around the same price, I can pick up a HD 4770 or a GT 240. So what does everyone think??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
333 Posted May 3, 2010 Posted May 3, 2010 HD 4850 This has possibilities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rofltroll Posted May 3, 2010 Posted May 3, 2010 I wouldn't go for a 240 personally. http://guru3d.com/article/msi-geforce-gt-240-review-test/8 I hope this helps. the 4770 seems to perform well but 9800GT has PhysX and I think (I am not sure) that the 9800GT also runs cooler. I would stick with the 9800 GT if I were you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel.monteiro Posted May 3, 2010 Posted May 3, 2010 y not upgrade GTS 250 SLI with ur 9800 gt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis.resevfan Posted May 3, 2010 Posted May 3, 2010 A 9800GT is basically a 8800GTX, right? I tried using mine for PhysX and found that it couldn't handle it as well as being used as a graphics processor. Would work fine as a dedicated PhysX card, but since the card is dying anyway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowKing Posted May 3, 2010 Posted May 3, 2010 y not upgrade GTS 250 SLI with ur 9800 gt? ? how would that work the GTS 250 has 128 SP and the 9800GT has 112. that will never work. though a GTS 250 isn't a bad idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
333 Posted May 3, 2010 Posted May 3, 2010 So for around the same price as a 9800GT plus or minus 25 to 50 dollars, what would be a decent upgrade? Or should I just stick with the 9800GT and look for one that has better cooling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
333 Posted May 4, 2010 Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) 9800GTX or 4770 I am kinda leaning towards the 9800GTX Ooops..just read the the 9800GTX need a 450w PSU. I only got 400 Edited May 4, 2010 by 333 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
333 Posted May 4, 2010 Posted May 4, 2010 Current specs might help: Rig specs: Manufacturer: Gateway Processor: Intel® Core2 Quad CPU Q9300 @ 2.50GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.5GHz Memory: 6142MB RAM Hard Drive: 623 GB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (Overclocked) Monitor: SyncMaster: 712N SyncMaster Game at 1280x1024 res Operating System: Windows Vista Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowKing Posted May 4, 2010 Posted May 4, 2010 get a GTS 250 with one 6 pin and you'll be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
333 Posted May 4, 2010 Posted May 4, 2010 get a GTS 250 with one 6 pin and you'll be fine How can you tell if it has one 6 pin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Nate Posted May 4, 2010 Posted May 4, 2010 So, um, have you tried to RMA it? Who knows, they might not have that model in stock... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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