Dx10

joeswm8 · 12-21-2006, 11:57 PM

Why is everyone springing for the first of the DX10 cards like the 8800GTS when the DX10 games havent even come out yet, and when they do, the DX10 cards will be like $100 dollars less with the same or better performance. Why?

Please dont say because if you wait you will never get anything, because the wait is like three months, and a 7900GS can easily handle anything until the DX10 games.

And does DX10 perform all out for XP, or are all of the features not full?

Yasu · 12-22-2006, 12:14 AM

There may be no DX10 games yet(I may be wrong about that) but the DX10 cards like the 8800 perform extremely well...and some people have a little too much money and like the have the latest and greatest.

joeswm8 · 12-22-2006, 12:32 AM

what is someones estimated price and performance of future DX10 cards in about 6 months?

[-0MEGA-] · 12-22-2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by joeswm8

Why is everyone springing for the first of the DX10 cards like the 8800GTS when the DX10 games havent even come out yet, and when they do, the DX10 cards will be like $100 dollars less with the same or better performance. Why?

Please dont say because if you wait you will never get anything, because the wait is like three months, and a 7900GS can easily handle anything until the DX10 games.

And does DX10 perform all out for XP, or are all of the features not full?

The 8800 performs extremely well in DX9 games, it outperforms even 2x 7900GTX's in SLI.

It's true that DX10 isnt released yet, and that the G80 may be horrible performers in DX10 games, but it's a chance you have to take, but most likely they will perform very well in games.

The 7900GS can play games on high, possibly highest settings. But if you run a high resolution, you would need a better performing card.

Grey410 · 12-22-2006, 06:15 AM

Unreal Tournament 2007 is going to be released on Jan 5th 2007. Vista in late Jan. More games to follow. March 9th Hellgate London. Q1 2007 Supreme Commander. But you will have to wait and see. But I have an 8800GTS in my friends computer with an E6300 @2.9 and @ 1680x1050 in Company of Heroes with everything turned on high the min frame rate is 29.5 sooooo I'd say the 8800GTS or the 8800GTX is worth it to play on high settings with no choppiness. Just my humble opinion.

joeswm8 · 12-22-2006, 08:24 PM

nobody answered my first question, why doesnt everyone wait like 2-6 months for the newer, better, and cheaper DX10 cards when the DX10 games actually come out, and save a lot of money while getting the same or better performance than the 8800GTS?

And what do you think the price and performance of a DX10 card will be in 6 months?

maroon1 · 12-22-2006, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeswm8

nobody answered my first question, why doesnt everyone wait like 2-6 months for the newer, better, and cheaper DX10 cards when the DX10 games actually come out, and save a lot of money while getting the same or better performance than the 8800GTS?

My friend, suppose that someone now have an old video card and want to replace it with a new card. If this person want to spend $400 then what is the best video card for that price ? of course the 8800GTS is the best.

If we tell this person to wait 6 months then he will play games with his old video card on low setting for 6 months. So, there is no reason to wait if someone really needs to replace his video card now

I hope that I answered you

Quote:

And what do you think the price and performance of a DX10 card will be in 6 months?

Of course, the performance and the price will be better after 6 months, and if you wait for another 6 months there will much better cards.

So, if you really need a good video card for a cheap price then just wait for 10 years, and I'm very sure that you will be able to get a video card 10 times stronger than 8800GTX for less than $100

joeswm8 · 12-22-2006, 11:31 PM

Or save $100 bucks and get better performance, only over three months?
I think you can last fine on medium settings for 3 months.

um, the 10 year comment was stupid.

and here is my argument:

well, it is common sense, the 8800s are the first cards of its kind, the first thing of its any kind is 1)overpriced because its the only one 2)new cards will come out, lower prices and more bang for buck 3) in 6 months much better choice, performance and price

and read this
"wait 6 months,
vista will be available,
more dx10 card (more futureproof)
maybe there will be a new cpu war,
currently it's obvious what to get: intel & 8800 GTX
but if you wait 6 monts, you will have much more choice, and more bang for the buck, and more futureproof"

Read this forum thread, really good
http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardw...ict213548.html

joeswm8 · 12-23-2006, 11:03 PM

are you guys to scared to respond to this ^^^

elmarcorulz · 12-23-2006, 11:10 PM

Why do people buy brand new ferrari's when in 6 months - 1 year there will be a new one with a better spec? Because they have the money to do so and dont need to follow what someone tells them to do.

And besides, when the 2nd generation DX10 cards come out, no doubt you will say "wait a few months because some new cards will be out that will be even better"

EDIT: I think the first reply from that forum made sense

Quote:

the prices always drop and there is always new stuff
might as well upgrade now and get it over with

12-21-2006, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
joeswm8 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: IL Age: 16 Posts: 1,543	Dx10 Why is everyone springing for the first of the DX10 cards like the 8800GTS when the DX10 games havent even come out yet, and when they do, the DX10 cards will be like $100 dollars less with the same or better performance. Why? Please dont say because if you wait you will never get anything, because the wait is like three months, and a 7900GS can easily handle anything until the DX10 games. And does DX10 perform all out for XP, or are all of the features not full? __________________ Free Online Games ---New Computer---Server Build --X2 3800+@2.5---E6600@3.4 XFX 7900GS Extreme---eVga 7600GS--- ------2GB G.Skill DDR2-800---4GB Corsair DDR2-800 Biostar TForce 550MCP---eVga 680i-------- ------WD 160GB HDD---2x74GB Raptors -----------------Rosewill 550W---OCZ 700W GameXStream Centurion 5---P180B

12-22-2006, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Yasu Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Age: 20 Posts: 1,199	There may be no DX10 games yet(I may be wrong about that) but the DX10 cards like the 8800 perform extremely well...and some people have a little too much money and like the have the latest and greatest. __________________ CPU: Intel P4 3.0 HT Mobo: ASUS P5P800 RAM: 2x512 PC3200 VC: ATI Radeon X850PRO HDD: 160GB Seagate SATA PSU: 500watt Ultra X-connect

12-22-2006, 12:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
joeswm8 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: IL Age: 16 Posts: 1,543	what is someones estimated price and performance of future DX10 cards in about 6 months? __________________ Free Online Games ---New Computer---Server Build --X2 3800+@2.5---E6600@3.4 XFX 7900GS Extreme---eVga 7600GS--- ------2GB G.Skill DDR2-800---4GB Corsair DDR2-800 Biostar TForce 550MCP---eVga 680i-------- ------WD 160GB HDD---2x74GB Raptors -----------------Rosewill 550W---OCZ 700W GameXStream Centurion 5---P180B

12-22-2006, 06:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Grey410 Platinum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 28 Posts: 712	Unreal Tournament 2007 is going to be released on Jan 5th 2007. Vista in late Jan. More games to follow. March 9th Hellgate London. Q1 2007 Supreme Commander. But you will have to wait and see. But I have an 8800GTS in my friends computer with an E6300 @2.9 and @ 1680x1050 in Company of Heroes with everything turned on high the min frame rate is 29.5 sooooo I'd say the 8800GTS or the 8800GTX is worth it to play on high settings with no choppiness. Just my humble opinion. __________________ 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. Last edited by Grey410; 12-22-2006 at 06:25 AM.

12-22-2006, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
joeswm8 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: IL Age: 16 Posts: 1,543	nobody answered my first question, why doesnt everyone wait like 2-6 months for the newer, better, and cheaper DX10 cards when the DX10 games actually come out, and save a lot of money while getting the same or better performance than the 8800GTS? And what do you think the price and performance of a DX10 card will be in 6 months? __________________ Free Online Games ---New Computer---Server Build --X2 3800+@2.5---E6600@3.4 XFX 7900GS Extreme---eVga 7600GS--- ------2GB G.Skill DDR2-800---4GB Corsair DDR2-800 Biostar TForce 550MCP---eVga 680i-------- ------WD 160GB HDD---2x74GB Raptors -----------------Rosewill 550W---OCZ 700W GameXStream Centurion 5---P180B

12-22-2006, 11:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
joeswm8 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: IL Age: 16 Posts: 1,543	Or save $100 bucks and get better performance, only over three months? I think you can last fine on medium settings for 3 months. um, the 10 year comment was stupid. and here is my argument: well, it is common sense, the 8800s are the first cards of its kind, the first thing of its any kind is 1)overpriced because its the only one 2)new cards will come out, lower prices and more bang for buck 3) in 6 months much better choice, performance and price and read this "wait 6 months, vista will be available, more dx10 card (more futureproof) maybe there will be a new cpu war, currently it's obvious what to get: intel & 8800 GTX but if you wait 6 monts, you will have much more choice, and more bang for the buck, and more futureproof" Read this forum thread, really good http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardw...ict213548.html __________________ Free Online Games ---New Computer---Server Build --X2 3800+@2.5---E6600@3.4 XFX 7900GS Extreme---eVga 7600GS--- ------2GB G.Skill DDR2-800---4GB Corsair DDR2-800 Biostar TForce 550MCP---eVga 680i-------- ------WD 160GB HDD---2x74GB Raptors -----------------Rosewill 550W---OCZ 700W GameXStream Centurion 5---P180B Last edited by joeswm8; 12-22-2006 at 11:42 PM.

12-23-2006, 11:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
joeswm8 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: IL Age: 16 Posts: 1,543	are you guys to scared to respond to this ^^^ __________________ Free Online Games ---New Computer---Server Build --X2 3800+@2.5---E6600@3.4 XFX 7900GS Extreme---eVga 7600GS--- ------2GB G.Skill DDR2-800---4GB Corsair DDR2-800 Biostar TForce 550MCP---eVga 680i-------- ------WD 160GB HDD---2x74GB Raptors -----------------Rosewill 550W---OCZ 700W GameXStream Centurion 5---P180B

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