What could be a 9800GT replacement?
coderunknown
Retired Forum Mod
pay little more (you'll need to) & grab a GTS250/450. GT240 GDDR5 is slower than 9800GT.
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ithehappy
Human Spambot
Thanks. But I was thinking will a GTX 460 be at least enough for next 1.5-2 years to run games in Full HD? Otherwise it won't be the worth investment. I will buy a cheap unit for the time being and save my budget for a better card later.
and if I do a SLI of 460 later, will that outperform GTX 570/580? I've no idea that's why asked.
and if I do a SLI of 460 later, will that outperform GTX 570/580? I've no idea that's why asked.
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furious_gamer
Excessive happiness
^^ 460 in SLI will perform good and please read reviews on it. IMO go for GTX460 and SLI later, you won't regret. 
coderunknown
Retired Forum Mod
@ithehappy, you planned very well but theres a catch. Rashi doesn't deals in all GPU brands. only some. so you may have to settle for a XFX card for the time being. or ask them for a discount coupon that you can use in any store that have connection to Rashi.
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ithehappy
Human Spambot
Thanks for your input, will check it out.^^ 460 in SLI will perform good and please read reviews on it. IMO go for GTX460 and SLI later, you won't regret.
Actually I will take a credit note from them. So that's not a problem. I am just curious and kinda confused about what I am gonna buy. GTX 460 is well inside my budget, but will that serve me a good 1.5-2 years without being outdated? If needed I will do SLI. or Should I wait and then go for a GTX 470 or else?
I really don't like this Graphic card market policy as they go outdated unnecessarily fast. So GTX 460 will be the same or not?
I wouldn't replace the 9800GT unless it has given me weird problem, it was serving me more than well, but you know it's history now.
coderunknown
Retired Forum Mod
i'll say, WAIT for the GTX560 launch. once launched, than think which you want, GTX560 or 460.
Cilus
laborare est orare
If you are getting an Credit Note then have a look at the HD 6850 and HD 6870 cards. HD 6850 from brands like Power Color , Palit are now available within 10 to 11k and performs better than GTX 460 1 GB version ins Stalk speed. The card is also a hell of a overclocker. HD 6870 price is now within 14 to 15K and I too think after the launch of GTX 560 price will come down.
You can opt for that too. Performance wise it is almost equivalent to GTX 470 + Less Power + Less Heat.
You can opt for that too. Performance wise it is almost equivalent to GTX 470 + Less Power + Less Heat.
Cilus
laborare est orare
Nopes, I was talking about HD 6870. GTX 560 will be near to HD 6950 in performance.
Piyush
Lanaya
hmmm....
thats even better then
6870 is available at 15k or something
then u should go for GTX 460 since u already were planning for it
but make sure its Zotac/MSI/Evga if possible
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