Need to replace my NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS

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timbo59

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My NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS card just died on me (tech said it overheated) and I need a new PCI-express card to replace it. My thought were to simply replace the card with an identical unit, but the fact is I don't think I really need it. I inherited the card with the PC when I bought it on Craigslist 10 months ago, and the previous owner was big on games - I'm not. My biggest demand is via the video editing I do, as well as a great deal of photographic work, the most demanding of which are the large mosaic and panoramic pictures that I produce. Unless there's some nifty way of using a particular graphic card to put Hulu on a normal TV screen, I don't think I need anything out of the ordinary. Gaming? About the only thing I ever play are adventure style things like Myst and those produced by the Adventure company, which aren't very demanding at all on hardware.

Any thoughts? I haven't built a new PC in a few years, so I'm a bit out of touch with the latest cards.

Thanks in advance

Tim

Motherboard – ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe
CPU - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS (died and gone to PC heaven!)
Sound - Soundblaster Audigy2 ZS
RAM - Corsair XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB)
DVD - Lite-on DVDRW LH-20A1L SCSI
HD - Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB
Power - Cooler Master Real Power Pro RS-750-ACAA-A1 750W
OS – Windows 7 Ultimate (64)
 
Okay, I stayed up till midnight last night going through a pile of cards on Newegg, and couldn't make up my mind, nor am I really comfortable with my scanty knowledge on current trends or technology. All I really know is that I want a trouble free card that will not give issues with Windows 7 64, is compatible with my other hardware, will give me all the grunt I need to work with high end video editing and photo image processing, and as a secondary consideration, will allow me to stream net content via HDMI. There were some nice discounts available on certain units, and I came up with two lists, one around the $50 - $60 range, and another for slightly higher priced cards in the $70 - $100 range.

I was leaning towards the XFX card, but a number of people made comments about how hot it runs, and as I've just had one meltdown I don't need another.

If people would lend a view to help me make the best bang for buck choice I'd appreciate it - importantly, I don't want to pick a card that won't work well with my system.

Thanks for reading.......Tim

Motherboard – ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe
CPU - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS (died and gone to PC heaven!)
Sound - Soundblaster Audigy2 ZS
RAM - Corsair XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB)
DVD - Lite-on DVDRW LH-20A1L SCSI
HD - Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB
Power - Cooler Master Real Power Pro RS-750-ACAA-A1 750W
OS – Windows 7 Ultimate (64)



To $60
GIGABYTE GV-N430OC-1GL GeForce GT 430 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready Video Card $50
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EVGA 01G-P3-1431-KR GeForce GT 430 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card $55

SAPPHIRE 100289VGAL Radeon HD 5670 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP $55

PNY VCGGT4301XPB GeForce GT 430 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card $50



$70 - $100

SAPPHIRE 100328L Radeon HD 6770 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card $100
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ASUS ENGT440/DI/1GD5 GeForce GT 440 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card $80
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EVGA 01G-P3-1351-KR GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card $90

EVGA 01G-P3-1450-TR GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card $95
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XFX HD-567X-ZNF3 Radeon HD 5670 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card $70
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Palit NE3TS25EFHD02 GeForce GTS 250 E-Green 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card $85
 
of those the GTS450 and HD6770 are the best bet. I dont know how they compare to each other, but they will power just about any game out there at a decent FPS.
 
SAPPHIRE 100289VGAL Radeon HD 5670 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP $55

SAPPHIRE 100328L Radeon HD 6770 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card $100
 
@Daisymtc. I'd actually come down to the same decision - the GTS 450 models mentioned were also of interest, but the saphires come with standard HDMI ports, whereas the EVGA models have mini HDMI ports, which would require an additional outlay.

Question though - I'm given to understand that the 5670 would give me a performance level similar to the 8800 GTS card that just burnt out. Even though these cards aren't specifically for video/photo work, unlike dedicated graphic cards, would purchasing the more expensive Saphire render significantly better/faster image processing over my old card, or the 5670?

Thanks..........Tim
 
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