eVGA vs. eVGA vs. eVGA

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compnub2

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In terms of performance, it is obvious, but price/performance is not.

eVGA 256-P2-N624-AR GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 KO Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130056 ($160)

eVGA 512-P2-N637-AR GeForce 7950GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 KO Superclocked Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130066 ($270)

eVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130071 ($430)

Some info:
-The system I am planning to get should support the 8800GTS, so I wouldn't need to buy any other parts to make the comp compatible with it.

-Reguardless of which card I buy, I will end up buying the 8800GTS in about 1-1.5 years.

-I will buy the graphics card with the computer, prices (shipped w/ everything) will be $1430, $1540 and $1700 respectively.

-Total costs will end up being, after I upgrade (or keep) the 8800, $1430 + 350, $1540 + 350, $1700. That is assuming the card will drop down to about 350 when I buy it, again that is if I don't go with the 8800.

-4th option, $1220 build that would require ~$375, of mobo and psu +350 for the card.

I am very worried about putting in $1700 to my first system. Newegg and most of the companies I am dealing with the build have awsome service/support. My friends have built their computers and my uncle has his own comp store, so I should have plenty of help. *If* I got the $1700 build and everything worked, it would definately be worth it. I just don't know what to do, there is that chance that things will not work.. I am just not sure.

Oh, if you have questions about what the build entails, ask and I'll post, or look at my second set up in the New Build v.2 .

Any/all comments/info/opinions are appreciated =) Thanks again guys.
 
I would suggest getting the 7900GS (a great card, btw) and waiting until more DX10 cards come out before you made your choice.
 
Currently I am leaning towards the GS, at the moment I would be satisfied with playable frame rates with everything/most everything on highest setting. Any other thoughts?
 
compnub2 said:
Currently I am leaning towards the GS, at the moment I would be satisfied with playable frame rates with everything/most everything on highest setting. Any other thoughts?
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The 7900GS will play most everything at 128x1024 and at almost highest settings. Go for it :)
 
For future reference, I am wondering if the 8800 will fit in the case I plan to get,

eVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130071

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119068

Case dimensions are 18.9" x 8" x 17.2" and I haven't seen the dimensions for the 8800, anyone know them or have a link with it? Thanks =)
 
compnub2 said:
For future reference, I am wondering if the 8800 will fit in the case I plan to get,

eVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130071

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119068

Case dimensions are 18.9" x 8" x 17.2" and I haven't seen the dimensions for the 8800, anyone know them or have a link with it? Thanks =)
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It should, the GTX might be a tighter fit, though, as it is longer. I have a 10" graphics card, and it blocks ~1 hard drive bay.
 
Reading further into the 8800, it seems there are some problems with sound and other things when coupled with this motherboard, I am going to look into it further, but it makes me worried.
 
compnub2 said:
Reading further into the 8800, it seems there are some problems with sound and other things when coupled with this motherboard, I am going to look into it further, but it makes me worried.
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Where did you read that? And which motherboard are you getting?
 
compnub2 said:
Reading further into the 8800, it seems there are some problems with sound and other things when coupled with this motherboard, I am going to look into it further, but it makes me worried.
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I have the 8800GTS (MSI), and it's very quiet compared to my x850, even when on at 100%. Theres also about 3-4 inches of room between the end of my card and the hard drive bay, so its not a problem for me. And I never had any problems like weird noises, overheating, or anything of the like.
 
Motherboard - EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813188009 ($250)

http://evga.com/community/messageboard/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=26

It seems the problems might be more due to the motherboard and not the card, and it does not happen to everyone, I just skimmed it, I'll look into it more later.

Also seems to be problems with SATA, but I am not sure what that is, so I don't know if I'll have to deal with that or not.
 
compnub2 said:
Motherboard - EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813188009 ($250)

http://evga.com/community/messageboard/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=26

It seems the problems might be more due to the motherboard and not the card, and it does not happen to everyone, I just skimmed it, I'll look into it more later.

Also seems to be problems with SATA, but I am not sure what that is, so I don't know if I'll have to deal with that or not.
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I have that motherboard, the 8800GTS, and a SATA drive, and have had no problems performance wise, or with weird sounds.
 
Reading the sound thread more thoroughly, it seems everyone it was happening to had an X-fi sound system, I plan to use on board sound (not a sound freak, and don't listen to that much music). I think I'm all set.

Again switched what I want to get, leaning back towards 8800 now =P
 
compnub2 said:
Reading the sound thread more thoroughly, it seems everyone it was happening to had an X-fi sound system, I plan to use on board sound (not a sound freak, and don't listen to that much music). I think I'm all set.

Again switched what I want to get, leaning back towards 8800 now =P
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Haha, I have the x-fi to and it works fine with me.

They released a BIOS update with the following fixes:
Code: 
The following was updated in release P21:

    * Improves X-Fi and internal audio functionality

Also includes these updates:

    * WHQL Certified BIOS
    * Improvements to overclocking
    * Enhancements for Quad-Core CPUs
    * Adds ability to enable splash screen
 
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