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Nvidia 8800GT Just went bang!
Posted: 11 May 2010, 19:50
by DogTailRed2
Hi,
my 8800 GT graphics card just blew. Was thinking of a straight replacement but can't find one for sale (seen lots of 8800GT's but none look like the one I have so weary of cheap copies or imports).
Anyone suggest a worthy Nvidia upgrade?
Thanks,
Dog.
Re: Nvidia 8800GT Just went bang!
Posted: 11 May 2010, 21:25
by Vancouver
Try the 9800GT, I swapped out my ATi 4850 for this one I got cheap in Best Buy for just under $100 which should translate to about 60 pounds ( don't know the ASCii for the pound sign :-)
I always was an ATi man but have mended my ways, this Nvidea rocks.
Re: Nvidia 8800GT Just went bang!
Posted: 13 May 2010, 19:18
by DogTailRed2
I went for the GTS250 1meg which I believe is a re-badged 9800 anyway.
Works great anyway.
Re: Nvidia 8800GT Just went bang!
Posted: 13 May 2010, 21:11
by jonesey2k
Funny enough my 9800GTX, that is basically a tweaked 8800 went pop not long ago.
Replaced it with a HD5870, fantastic card.
Re: Nvidia 8800GT Just went bang!
Posted: 14 May 2010, 16:37
by DogTailRed2
Interestingly with the new card I can run DX10 and most sliders high or maxed.
I'm getting 40fps over Duxford. Old card was 15-25fps and most slides middle or lower. DX10 caused problems.
If I adjust screen size I can get 70fps.
This is on Win7 64bit and gig RAM.