Dvorak
08-03-2008, 10:04 PM
Hey everyone-
I've been reading the forums and slowly creating a parts list for an upcoming build, but have a question about The Wise Monkey's recommendations for a Top-Notch build.
With the recent cut in graphics card prices, do the recommendations still stand? Obviously the 8800GTS and 9800GTX are good cards, but now you can get the 9800GTX+ for under $250 and the 9800GX2 for under $300, if you get some rebates. These prices are similar to what the 8800GTS and 9800GTX were listed as when the recommendation was originally written.
Is it worth it to switch to one of these newer cards, or does the increase in performance over the 8800GTS or 9800GTX not make it worth paying the extra amount?
Thanks.
I've been reading the forums and slowly creating a parts list for an upcoming build, but have a question about The Wise Monkey's recommendations for a Top-Notch build.
With the recent cut in graphics card prices, do the recommendations still stand? Obviously the 8800GTS and 9800GTX are good cards, but now you can get the 9800GTX+ for under $250 and the 9800GX2 for under $300, if you get some rebates. These prices are similar to what the 8800GTS and 9800GTX were listed as when the recommendation was originally written.
Is it worth it to switch to one of these newer cards, or does the increase in performance over the 8800GTS or 9800GTX not make it worth paying the extra amount?
Thanks.