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GPU upgrade question?

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  • 09-08-2007 9:29am
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    Dingatron
    Registered Users Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭


    Guys just wondering would it be worth upgrading my 7800GT 256MB GDDR2 to a 8600GT 512MB GDDR3 or maybe throw a 2nd 7800GT in and run in SLI. Would either option be much of a benefit or would I be better of waiting on the 8800's to come down in price?


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    L31mr0d
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    if you can pick up a 7800GT for around <= e100 i'd stick with SLI for the time being pending information on what PSU you have, what OS you are running and what the rest of your system specs are.


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    Dingatron
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    Sorry specs are:
    Dfi LanParty UT SLI 939
    X2 3800 @ 2GHz but will be overclocking to 2.4Ghz
    2GB Geil PC3500
    Hiper Type-R 580W
    Vista Premium/XP Pro dual boot
    2 X 37GB Raptor Raid 0
    EVGA 7800GT CO


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    8T8
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    As L31mr0d pointed out it depends entirely on how cheap the 7800GT you can get.

    Yes it will boost performance but a single 8800GTS 320 would still end up faster.


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    Dingatron
    Registered Users Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭Dingatron


    Thanks I was just wondering which would be the greater performance boost between the two options?


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    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    The 8800GTS would be.


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