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theanimedude · 2006-04-25, 07:14

Can't decide......

i read up on anandtech.com and all they gave me was numbers. SOOO i thought i'd ask the almighty Animesuki Tech support forum!

of course the 7800GT was better but more pricey for abotu 100 buck over.... If i get the 7600Gt, will it still be able to play quake 4, doom 3, and Day of Defeat on MAX quality? Or is that little extra boost worth the extra 100?

7600GT= $160
7800GT= $260?

Mgz · 2006-04-25, 09:22

7800 GS 4tw

theanimedude · 2006-04-25, 09:38

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Originally Posted by Mgz

7800 GS 4tw

is the GS faster than the 7800gt?? thought it was slower? not sure....=\ just want something that can play with all maxed out settings with out over doing the budget.

Stardash · 2006-04-25, 14:23

GS is indeed slower than GT of it's same type. But the 7800 GS should be just a fraction higher than 7600GT yet still have decent specs.

RaistlinMajere:I can only find the 7900GT for $300, care you provide a link (I might need it, thanks)

RaistlinMajere · 2006-04-25, 15:57

Don't touch 7800 anything. If you game in high resolution, get a 7900GT for ~$275. If not, get a 7600GT.

Ending · 2006-04-25, 16:24

Bought MSI GF7800 GT with 256 megs of RAM just a little while and been pretty happy with it. Quite a noticeable performance boost when comparing to my old GF6600 (256 RAM). Plus, when giving it in exchange, the price was quite reasonable too: 240 €.

Should last for the next five or six years.

theanimedude · 2006-04-25, 18:42

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Originally Posted by RaistlinMajere

Don't touch 7800 anything. If you game in high resolution, get a 7900GT for ~$275. If not, get a 7600GT.

I got an ultrasharp 17inch monitor that i'll be gaming on. so....what....should i just get the 7600gt??

man this is a hard decision.......i've seen the 7800GT and its pretty nice. i got a x300 se ATI right now......its alrite......cant do what i want it to do...

bluemist · 2006-04-25, 20:14

Are we talking about PCI-E video cards here?

- I think the 7800GS is AGP-only
- The 7800GT is an older card than the 7600GT/7900GT.
- I heard that overclocking a 7600GT can reach near-7800GT speeds. Something to think about.
- I have a 7600GT, and I can play nicely at 1024x768 in a 17-inch monitor.
- If you want to play at 1280x1024 or higher, I think you'll want a 7900GT. Almost same price as 7800GT, but newer and performs better.

RaistlinMajere · 2006-04-26, 01:14

7600GT is fine for you. Unless you care about having high values of antialiasing. I can play plenty of games in 1600x1200 with my 6600GT (obviously not like Oblivion though)

theanimedude · 2006-04-26, 07:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemist

Are we talking about PCI-E video cards here?

- I think the 7800GS is AGP-only
- The 7800GT is an older card than the 7600GT/7900GT.
- I heard that overclocking a 7600GT can reach near-7800GT speeds. Something to think about.
- I have a 7600GT, and I can play nicely at 1024x768 in a 17-inch monitor.
- If you want to play at 1280x1024 or higher, I think you'll want a 7900GT. Almost same price as 7800GT, but newer and performs better.

yea, PCI-E i got an XPS 400. Came with a free 17 inch ultrasharp monitor.

7600GT seems like the winner i guess....for 160 bucks i cant go wrong, but will it be able to play my quake 4 and Day of defeat in ultra high quality??

Aoie_Emesai · 2006-04-26, 09:27

If you're like me and sorta of a miser go with the 7600GT. Plus mine is a AGP too. Unless ur rich and don't care about the price and want quality then the 7800GT is for you.

I like the Radeon 9800 ^_^.

theanimedude · 2006-04-26, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aoie_Emesai

If you're like me and sorta of a miser go with the 7600GT. Plus mine is a AGP too. Unless ur rich and don't care about the price and want quality then the 7800GT is for you.

I like the Radeon 9800 ^_^.

HAAH RICH!! yea right!! if i was rich!! i've probably be going for the 7800GTX or the 7900GTX.

I wouldnt be asking you guys what video card to get if i was rich... damn i wish i was rich.........I guess the 7600GT then.....so far it's 164.96 from monarch computers....hooray!!

RaistlinMajere · 2006-04-26, 12:00

Stop considering 7800 series. Really. It's been replaced and is no longer made.

Lexander · 2006-04-26, 12:48

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Originally Posted by RaistlinMajere

Stop considering 7800 series. Really. It's been replaced and is no longer made.

Actually I wouldn't rule it out completely.

Now that it has been replaced maybe someone out there just wants to get rid of their stock of the 7800 GTs with a sale or something.

It is possible that he could get the best bang for the buck with a 7800 GT.

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch...iteria=AA40280
260 $ with a 20$ rebate.
(EVGA gives lifetime warranty, so it doesn't matter if it's refurb)

This would drop him inbetween a 7900 GT and 7600 GT pricewise and performance-wise

RaistlinMajere · 2006-04-27, 19:09

Wow, like $30 cheaper than a 7900GT. Great deal indeed.

Stardash · 2006-04-27, 21:27

I still would like that link with the 7900GT priced at $275, because that would be a bargain.

RaistlinMajere · 2006-04-27, 22:29

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ....do?oid=147049

Doubter.

Lexander · 2006-04-28, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaistlinMajere

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ....do?oid=147049

Doubter.

oooo I didn't even know you can get them for than price. A 50$ rebate is excellent.

I've looked around and $312 was the best I found for the 7900 GT.

Shadowlord · 2006-04-28, 14:28

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...X&promoid=1068

comes to about 303.41 US dollars.

Kollunz · 2006-04-28, 19:27

Also consider a ATi Radeon X1800XT 512mb, these cards are a small fraction better then a 7900GT and cost NEARLY the same (~300 online).

link to newegg.com http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102697

But if you still want a nvidia card, then just spend the extra for a 7900GT. It's more worth it. When you overclock a 7900GT you can surpass a 7800GTX

Also what are the specs for the rest of your computer? There could be a chance that the other components in your computer are not fast enough to handle such a high card as a 78/7900.

2006-04-25, 07:14	Link #1
theanimedude Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca, or md, or va Age: 38	nvidia....7600GT? or 7800GT? Can't decide...... i read up on anandtech.com and all they gave me was numbers. SOOO i thought i'd ask the almighty Animesuki Tech support forum! of course the 7800GT was better but more pricey for abotu 100 buck over.... If i get the 7600Gt, will it still be able to play quake 4, doom 3, and Day of Defeat on MAX quality? Or is that little extra boost worth the extra 100? 7600GT= $160 7800GT= $260?

2006-04-25, 14:23	Link #4
Stardash Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the States	GS is indeed slower than GT of it's same type. But the 7800 GS should be just a fraction higher than 7600GT yet still have decent specs. RaistlinMajere:I can only find the 7900GT for $300, care you provide a link (I might need it, thanks) Last edited by Stardash; 2006-04-25 at 18:25.

2006-04-25, 20:14	Link #8
bluemist i am the mist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Japan	Are we talking about PCI-E video cards here? - I think the 7800GS is AGP-only - The 7800GT is an older card than the 7600GT/7900GT. - I heard that overclocking a 7600GT can reach near-7800GT speeds. Something to think about. - I have a 7600GT, and I can play nicely at 1024x768 in a 17-inch monitor. - If you want to play at 1280x1024 or higher, I think you'll want a 7900GT. Almost same price as 7800GT, but newer and performs better. __________________ bluemist anime blog

2006-04-26, 09:27	Link #11
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2006-04-25, 09:22	Link #2
Mgz Madlax fanboyz Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 38	7800 GS 4tw

2006-04-25, 15:57	Link #5
RaistlinMajere Now in MHD! Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2003	Don't touch 7800 anything. If you game in high resolution, get a 7900GT for ~$275. If not, get a 7600GT.

2006-04-25, 16:24	Link #6
Ending Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	Bought MSI GF7800 GT with 256 megs of RAM just a little while and been pretty happy with it. Quite a noticeable performance boost when comparing to my old GF6600 (256 RAM). Plus, when giving it in exchange, the price was quite reasonable too: 240 €. Should last for the next five or six years.

2006-04-26, 01:14	Link #9
RaistlinMajere Now in MHD! Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2003	7600GT is fine for you. Unless you care about having high values of antialiasing. I can play plenty of games in 1600x1200 with my 6600GT (obviously not like Oblivion though)

2006-04-26, 12:00	Link #13
RaistlinMajere Now in MHD! Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2003	Stop considering 7800 series. Really. It's been replaced and is no longer made.

2006-04-27, 19:09	Link #15
RaistlinMajere Now in MHD! Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2003	Wow, like $30 cheaper than a 7900GT. Great deal indeed.

2006-04-27, 21:27	Link #16
Stardash Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the States	I still would like that link with the 7900GT priced at $275, because that would be a bargain.

2006-04-27, 22:29	Link #17
RaistlinMajere Now in MHD! Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2003	http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ....do?oid=147049 Doubter.

2006-04-28, 14:28	Link #19
Shadowlord ~DESU Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada eh? Age: 37	http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...X&promoid=1068 comes to about 303.41 US dollars.

2006-04-28, 19:27	Link #20
Kollunz Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Also consider a ATi Radeon X1800XT 512mb, these cards are a small fraction better then a 7900GT and cost NEARLY the same (~300 online). link to newegg.com http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102697 But if you still want a nvidia card, then just spend the extra for a 7900GT. It's more worth it. When you overclock a 7900GT you can surpass a 7800GTX Also what are the specs for the rest of your computer? There could be a chance that the other components in your computer are not fast enough to handle such a high card as a 78/7900.