Which card should i get?

[Notnice]

What should i get;

1;http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2991791&CatId=935


Specifications
     GPU/VPU:     NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS
   
     RAMDAC:     Dual 400 MHz
   
     Fill Rate per Second:     9 Billion pixels
   
     Vertices per Second:     822.5 Million
   
     Pixel Pipelines:     20
   
     Additional Features:     Vista Ready
        HDTV Ready
        DirectX 9
        OpenGL 2.0
   
     Maximum Resolution:     2560 x 1600 (Digital)
   
     Video Memory:     256MB
   
     Memory Type:     DDR3
   
     Core Clock:     450 MHz
   
     Memory Bus:     256-bit
   
     Memory Clock:     1320 MHz
   
     Memory Bandwidth:     42.2GB/sec.
   
     Interface Type:     AGP
   
     Interface Speed:     4X
        8X
   
     Connector(s):     Dual DVI
        HDTV/S-Video
   
Features

    * Full Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Support
      The standard for today's PCs and next-generation consoles enables stunning and complex effects for cinematic realism. NVIDIA GPUs offer the most complete implementation of the Shader Model 3.0 feature set-including vertex texture fetch (VTF)-to ensure top-notch compatibility and performance for all DirectX 9 applications.
    * NVIDIA® CineFX® 4.0 Engine
      Delivers advanced visual effects at unimaginable speeds. Full support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 enables stunning and complex special effects. Next-generation shader architecture with new texture unit design streamlines texture processing for faster and smoother gameplay.
    * NVIDIA® PureVideo™ Technology
      The combination of high-definition video processors and decoder software delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for all video content to turn your PC into a high-end home theater.
    * OpenGL™ 2.0 Optimizations and Support
      Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for all OpenGL applications. NVIDIA® nView® Multi-display Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.


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2;http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3299645&CatId=2234


Specifications
     GPU/VPU:     RADEON HD 2600 XT
   
     RAMDAC:     Dual 400 MHz
   
     Additional Features:     Vista Ready
        HDCP Enabled
        HDTV Ready
        OpenGL 2.0
        DirectX 10
   
     Maximum Resolution:     2560 x 1600 (Digital)
   
     Video Memory:     512MB
   
     Memory Type:     GDDR3
   
     Core Clock:     800 MHz
   
     Memory Bus:     128-bit
   
     Memory Clock:     1400 MHz
   
     Interface Type:     AGP
   
     Interface Speed:     8X
   
     Connector(s):     Dual DVI (Dual Link)
        HDTV/S-Video
   
     Multiple Monitors Support:     Yes
   

Features

    * Dynamic Geometry Acceleration
    * High-speed HDR (High Dynamic Range) rendering
    * Up to 24X Custom Filter Anti-Aliasing
    * Dual dual-link DVIx2 with full resolution HDCP support
    * HD video playback
    * Optimized for Windows Vista with comprehensive DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 support
    * Open GL 2.0 support
    * 2nd generation unified shader engine
    * Avivo HD display enhancement technology


The ati has dx10 and the NVIDIA has dx9.The ATI looks like it is the best to get.Need help picking.

[Arcmanov]

7900 GS...full stop.
The ATi card makes no sense, unless you plan on running Vista on that system.
Also, the ATi card's performance pales in comparison to the Nvidia.

So in this case the NVIDIA card is the one to get.

[Nephilim]

i with arc 79gs

i can attest, my games look best on my dad 19" syncmaster (thanks again arc!)

plus honestly, you think that ATI gonna come close to running anything using DX10?
case in point - crysis

need  i say more?

[Spazosaurus]

WASD you better hold on to that card tight because believe you me he'll steal it back from you first chance he gets LOL.

[Prowl]

wait 1 month as the 3850 should be out soon, it should beat everything under $200 usd.

Yes Ati does suck on the high end but in the mid range the 1950 pro is owning, and ati's low end cards are good for the money, the 3850 should do very well in this area.

[Notnice]

wait 1 month as the 3850 should be out soon, it should beat everything under $200 usd.

Yes Ati does suck on the high end but in the mid range the 1950 pro is owning, and ati's low end cards are good for the money, the 3850 should do very well in this area.

But the 3850 will not be agp

[Saxito Pau]

AGP?

if you can, it's time for an upgrade. An AGP 7900GS is more expensive than it's PCI-E counterpart. same goes for just about any card that has both AGP and PCI-E versions

I would say if you plan to spend for high end, future-proof yourself...

And yes, I most certainly say choose 7900GS

[Prowl]

AGP!!! Man change that mobo

[Notnice]

I wish i had the money but all i can do is upgrade my card this year maybe my cpu to but next yaer xmas will sorely biuld a high end pc.

[TheApprentice]

jus wondering...How much is that AGP 7900?

Got an old agp system with a really aged GPU....

[Notnice]

jus wondering...How much is that AGP 7900?

Got an old agp system with a really aged GPU....

THE 7900 GS IS $149 US

[TheApprentice]

hmmm...
Well I would have gotten one...but due to this fall's line-up of games...

Hard luck