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Old 10-28-2007, 02:42 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default What vc, 2600xt or 8600gt?

Hi. I am looking to upgrade my video card, I want to buy one of these mid range vc Canada Computers - Video Cards > PCI-Express Cards > Powered By ATI : Sapphire ATI RADEON HD 2600XT 256MB DDR3 Dual Display PCI-Express Graphics Card.

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Canada Computers - Video Cards > PCI-Express Cards > Powered By nVidia : EVGA e-GeForce 8600GT 256MB (256-P2-N751-TR) nVidia GeForce 8600GT Chipset (540Mhz) (1400Mhz) 256MB DDR3 Dual DVI PCI-Express Graphics Card.

Do I going to be able to play CRISIS in low settings with this cards?

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If you care about AA, go with the 8600. If not, get the 2600XT.
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the 8600 should do crysis on low settings.

Both are pretty crap though...
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Thanks for your replies guys. If both are not that good mid range vc's , what mid range vc do you guys recommend? Remember I am on a low budget.
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Go with the 8600.

or wait until the 8800GT comes out, the 8800GTS will probs drop in price then.
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8800GT is out.

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he's from Canada phucng..
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he's from Canada phucng..
I know he is, I was referring to Raze664's post.
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