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new graphics card and old cpu question

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  • 02-03-2008 8:23am
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    KilOit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,995 ✭✭✭


    hi all
    i have this cpu http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=309861&s=sc

    and i wish to get a 8800gts graphics card
    i currently have a 7800gts
    will i notice much of an increase or will my old cpu just bottleneck it

    if i decide to get a new cpu will i have to change my mobo since the new cpu's are a different socket to my 939socket


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    Sqaull20
    Registered Users Posts: 2,044 ✭✭✭Sqaull20


    Your cpu will bottleneck the card somebit, but not a huge amount...

    You would still see a huge increase in performance from a 7800gts to 8800gts...

    For your cpu a 9600gt/8800gt would be a better investment than a 8800gts imo...

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=346880

    The 9600gt is a class card and they overclock very well...


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    I'd definitely go for that XFX 9600GT, will run any game bar Crysis at high settings on a monitor 20" or below and you won't have channeled too much money into a dead end platform (s939).


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    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    Completly agree. The 9600gt is meant as a midrange card, but packs a high end punch.


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    #5
    KilOit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,995 ✭✭✭KilOit


    thx guys im gonna go with that 9600gt


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