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diduknowthat · 11-04-2009, 12:27 AM

So I decided that my computer could use a slight upgrade. I'll probably buy the parts this Thanks Giving. Right now I'm deciding between an SSD or a new graphics card. Budget is ~$200. Which one should I do?

Enjoi · 11-04-2009, 12:31 AM

New graphics card.

SSD prices are going to take a nosedive in the near future. I would hold off on buying one until that happens.

G25r8cer · 11-04-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Enjoi

New graphics card.

SSD prices are going to take a nosedive in the near future. I would hold off on buying one until that happens.

Agree!! They will drop in price

As for the graphics I recommend a 5850 instead. That will be more future proof

diduknowthat · 11-04-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by g25racer

Agree!! They will drop in price

As for the graphics I recommend a 5850 instead. That will be more future proof

How much does the 5850 cost? If it's around $200 I would consider it.

G25r8cer · 11-04-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by diduknowthat

How much does the 5850 cost? If it's around $200 I would consider it.

It's actually around $280-300 but, it's worth it in my mind. It runs faster than a 4870, has dx11, and consumes less power.

Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121349

Ramomar · 11-04-2009, 12:46 AM

Graphics Cad, definitely! SSD's aren't very cheap yet.

XSIMan · 11-04-2009, 12:55 AM

SSD will load windows and games faster thats about it once your in a game a SSD won't do a thing. Those direct 11 cards will run games at silly speed so I would go for one of those.

Or a Razer Mamba mouse £100 :0

aviation_man · 11-04-2009, 01:33 AM

I agree with previous statements above, hold off on whatever you want to buy until Black Friday, sales are going to be massive this year

(Which I think is what you meant by saying "holding off until thanksgiving")
If It were me I'd buy the GPU... I can live with my SATA HDD right now, but I have a crappy onboard, and I really need a new GPU.. And the SSD only increases speeds during file transfers to other SSD drives.. Although the boot up from bios screen to Windows is about 25 seconds

ScottALot · 11-04-2009, 01:38 AM

Haha, good, I didn't even read the comments and I knew it'd be 4890.

If you want to be all pricy and stuff, then maybe this if you really want DX11: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161306

G25r8cer · 11-04-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottALot

Haha, good, I didn't even read the comments and I knew it'd be 4890.

If you want to be all pricy and stuff, then maybe this if you really want DX11: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161306

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View Poll Results: What should I upgrade?
Graphics Card (fromt 8800GT to HD4890)	17	89.47%
SSD (OCZ SSD now 64GB SSD)	0	0%
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aviation_man Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhereland Posts: 2,133	I agree with previous statements above, hold off on whatever you want to buy until Black Friday, sales are going to be massive this year (Which I think is what you meant by saying "holding off until thanksgiving") If It were me I'd buy the GPU... I can live with my SATA HDD right now, but I have a crappy onboard, and I really need a new GPU.. And the SSD only increases speeds during file transfers to other SSD drives.. Although the boot up from bios screen to Windows is about 25 seconds __________________ OSWindows 7 CPU>AMD Phenom x4 2.9GHz Black Edition 9950MOBO ASUS M3A78-EMRAM>CORSAIR DOMINATORX DDR2 1066MHz 4GBHDD>Western Digital 75GB> Maxtor 150GB--HDD2>Seagate 500GBGPU> ATI Radeon HD 3200 Want to Make $$$$ with your Computer? No Risk! Simply press shift+4 four times in a row FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND:F@H Team 44358

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11-04-2009, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Enjoi banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 273	New graphics card. SSD prices are going to take a nosedive in the near future. I would hold off on buying one until that happens.

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XSIMan New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21	SSD will load windows and games faster thats about it once your in a game a SSD won't do a thing. Those direct 11 cards will run games at silly speed so I would go for one of those. Or a Razer Mamba mouse £100 :0

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