Here are some pros and cons:
Pros:
- The Radeon 4830 would outperform the 9600GT (by a noticeable amount, I think? Supposedly about as good as a 9800GTX)
- My mobo is Crossfire-enabled, so I could pick up another 4830 (or some other 48xx, theoretically) down the road
- I could put my 9600GT in my spare computer build, which currently is using onboard graphics
- Runs at about the same power as the 9600GT, meaning I definitely wouldn't have to worry about my PSU
Cons:
- It's still $130 I might be able to spend elsewhere
- My 9600GT runs most games well, so far, though not optimally (eventually, want to play SC2 and Diablo 3)
- While it'd be fun to have two computers with dedicated graphics, it's not really needed
- If I go with Crossfire down the road, I'd probably need to update my PSU. It might be better just to wait for the 4850 or 4870 to come down in price and use a single card.
Your thoughts? It kind of bugs me that my 9600GT is considered a bit below average these days (I think 8800GT is the standard for most people). It's a great, great card for the price, though.
Pros:
- The Radeon 4830 would outperform the 9600GT (by a noticeable amount, I think? Supposedly about as good as a 9800GTX)
- My mobo is Crossfire-enabled, so I could pick up another 4830 (or some other 48xx, theoretically) down the road
- I could put my 9600GT in my spare computer build, which currently is using onboard graphics
- Runs at about the same power as the 9600GT, meaning I definitely wouldn't have to worry about my PSU
Cons:
- It's still $130 I might be able to spend elsewhere
- My 9600GT runs most games well, so far, though not optimally (eventually, want to play SC2 and Diablo 3)
- While it'd be fun to have two computers with dedicated graphics, it's not really needed
- If I go with Crossfire down the road, I'd probably need to update my PSU. It might be better just to wait for the 4850 or 4870 to come down in price and use a single card.
Your thoughts? It kind of bugs me that my 9600GT is considered a bit below average these days (I think 8800GT is the standard for most people). It's a great, great card for the price, though.
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