how much more performance will i get....

gabbaii · 10-01-2006, 01:53 AM

how much better is the 7900gt over the 7600gt?
also does it matter what brand i get, whether it by bfg, gigabyte or asus. is it ok if i just go with the cheapest one?

Rambo · 10-01-2006, 02:36 AM

There is a BIG performance difference. I would recommend the 7900GT over the 7600GT if you are a heavy gamer.

The different brands don't affect the performace to be honest, although they may use different coolers - so temperatures may differ. Also, some of them like to overclock the GPU. However, they are usually the same.

**The_Other_One** · 10-01-2006, 04:47 AM

7600GT isn't a bad card, though... I have one and it can play FEAR very well at 1024x768 with max detail settings. FlatOut 2 runs at 1280x1024 with maxed out settings(neither game with AA or AF, though FlatOut would probably run with it just fine)

lovely? · 10-01-2006, 05:16 AM

they are both competitive cards, but you should look into the 7900gt if possible.
also, bfg puts good coolers on their cards, but tend to o\c them too. also, if this is a big upgrade, you always want to check your psu's amps onall its rails, to make sure you don't need a new one

meanman · 10-01-2006, 07:26 PM

go for the 7900gt get the bfg version because they come with a lifetime gaurentee

Grey410 · 10-01-2006, 07:35 PM

I'd get a 7600GT for $129 on newegg.com here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130054 and save the rest for a DX10 card in a couple months. I think you'll be happy doing that.

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Rambo Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3,841	There is a BIG performance difference. I would recommend the 7900GT over the 7600GT if you are a heavy gamer. The different brands don't affect the performace to be honest, although they may use different coolers - so temperatures may differ. Also, some of them like to overclock the GPU. However, they are usually the same. __________________ "75% of all statistics are made up, including this one. 62.481% of people who read that believe it is true. *And if you're one of the 37.519% who don't, copy and paste this into your signature." -* tlarkin, Cromewell, and Rambo.

10-01-2006, 04:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	7600GT isn't a bad card, though... I have one and it can play FEAR very well at 1024x768 with max detail settings. FlatOut 2 runs at 1280x1024 with maxed out settings(neither game with AA or AF, though FlatOut would probably run with it just fine) __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

10-01-2006, 05:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
lovely? Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Age: 15 Posts: 3,833	they are both competitive cards, but you should look into the 7900gt if possible. also, bfg puts good coolers on their cards, but tend to o\c them too. also, if this is a big upgrade, you always want to check your psu's amps onall its rails, to make sure you don't need a new one __________________ E4500 @ 2.93GHZ ASUS P5K-DELUXE 2GB OCZ Reaper CL3 @ 800MHZ 3-4-4-15 eVGA 8800GT OZC GameXStream 700W PSU 320GB WD Caviar SATA, 80GB WD Caviar IDE Sometimes scientists make things alot harder than they need to. All they've gotta do is put a big spring on the ground where they think it's gonna land, or send a mission to the moon to erect a sign that says "Welcome to Earth".

10-01-2006, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Grey410 Platinum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 28 Posts: 712	Budget I'd get a 7600GT for $129 on newegg.com here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130054 and save the rest for a DX10 card in a couple months. I think you'll be happy doing that. __________________ COD4 rocks until you lose your profile and have to start over. Still lovin my 37" monitor. New house is crazy nice. Hope everyone is doing good. A lot of friends will come and go but a few will be there the whole time.

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