[DNytAftr]

So i wanted to upgrade my GF computer from a gts 250 i was going to go with a 460 but right now its a bit expensive, so my friend has a 9800 GX2 for ~$50 and a gtx 260 for about ~$75. what you guys think?

 

[DraganUS]

9800GX2 is faster, but if she aint gonna fold, go with 260. less heat, less power consumption.

 

[wcdolphin]

9800GX2 for $50 is the better deal.

 

[c00lkatz]

The 9800GX2 will have higher maximum FPS, but the GTX260 with its greater amount of RAM (512MB 256-bit vs 896MB 448-bit) will have much higher minimum and average FPS, run smoother, no stutter, and will still perform the same in games that don't utilize SLI whereas the 9800GX2 will perform just the same as her current GTS250 if the game doesn't support SLI. The GTX260 will also allow more AA and perform better at higher resolutions.

I have had G92 SLI, single GTX260, and SLI GTX260's, and I would most definitely take the single 260 over G92 SLI.

 

[DNytAftr]

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Originally Posted by DraganUS 9800GX2 is faster, but if she aint gonna fold, go with 260. less heat, less power consumption.

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Originally Posted by cdolphin 9800GX2 for $50 is the better deal.

hmm she running cad programs on it now and starcraft2 currently. so what would work better for those needs?

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Originally Posted by c00lkatz The 9800GX2 will have higher maximum FPS, but the GTX260 with its greater amount of RAM (512MB 256-bit vs 896MB 448-bit) will have much higher minimum and average FPS, run smoother, no stutter, and will still perform the same in games that don't utilize SLI whereas the 9800GX2 will perform just the same as her current GTS250 if the game doesn't support SLI. The GTX260 will also allow more AA and perform better at higher resolutions. I have had G92 SLI, single GTX260, and SLI GTX260's, and I would most definitely take the single 260 over G92 SLI.

hmm sounds like the gtx 260 might be better then, in my old rig i had 2 gtx 260 but gave them away for a donation build >_>

 

[DraganUS]

260 gets my vote.

 

[_Chimera]

Get the 260, both are good deals.

 

[DNytAftr]

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Originally Posted by DraganUS 260 gets my vote.

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Originally Posted by _Chimera Get the 260, both are good deals.

hmm seems that most votes are going for the 260, so prob going to go that way. thanks guys! + reps

 

[sLowEnd]

The GX2 is faster unless you plan on going high res (eg. 1920x1080+) with AA

 

[wannabe_modder]

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Originally Posted by sLowEnd The GX2 is faster unless you plan on going high res (eg. 1920x1080+) with AA

give me the gts 250 so i can SLI them lol