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Chuck-Norris

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I need desperately to update from my ATI x1300 Radeon. Was hoping for some advice.

System:
2.8 ghz Duo cpu
Windows XP
2 x 2Gb OCZ
375 Watt Max PS

These are what I'm trying to choose from:

EVGA 512-P3-N802-AR GeForce 8800GT Superclocked 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130319

MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127329

EVGA 512-P3-N841-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130325

ZOTAC ZT-88TES3P-FCP GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500006

EVGA 640-P2-N829-AR GeForce 8800GTS SSC 640MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130317

Any other card you would recommend?

I know my power supply is lacking, but which card would give me the least problems while still giving me good performance? Planning on playing Oblivion, CD4, Crysis hopefully. :p

Thanks!
 
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As you know, you need a PSU that can comfortably push your 8800GT and other components. Personally, I'd go with the eVGA N802-AR, but get a new PSU first.
 
the x1300 is a really low end card, equivilent to like an 7500 or something.

For gaming you want an x1650, 8600 etc.... , for high end gaming something like the HD4850 or a 8800
 
Chuck-Norris said:
I've heard the ATI HD4850 had problems with running hot? Is it not that bad?
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It's nothing but some minor jazz with the drivers, manually setting the speed manually solves the problem easily (as little as 10%-20% increase in fanspeed has in some cases brought temps to half or less). This is because it's a new card and the drivers need some time to mature but it's a great card.

EDIT: Also, since it's single-slot, it does run a little hot, but it's really nothing to worry about unless you live in Arizona and have really crappy case/airflow.
 
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