Replacing GeForce 8800GTX?

[DaveKDEN]

I'm replacing the 8800GTX card on my XPS 630i. I've narrowed it down to either the GTX 460 or GTX 560Ti. Any thoughts on which one is a better fit for my system? Looking for the best bang for the buck without breaking the bank. I'm leaning toward the GTX 560Ti, but am wondering whether it's too much capability on an older system?

-Intel Quad Core Q6600 oc'd to 3.0 GHz
-4GB of RAM
-768MB GeForce 8800GTX
-750 watt power supply

[Felixthreeone]

I had a 560Ti, and it is a very good card. I think it is a better match for your system, and you will be very happy with it. I ran mine on a 750 watt psu and had no issues. I have since upgraded to a 580, but the 560ti is an excellent choice.

[hae5904]

Hi Dave,

I needed to replace my 9800 card, and today I ordered the Asus GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores 1280 MB ......to my opinion, the best option for the bucks to spend. :icon_lol:

Cheers,
Hank

[dvj]

Go with the GTX 580. They are end of life and bargans can be found. You have more then enough headroom for it with your 700 W PSU. I have it in my new system and it's wonderful. But FSX is processor and memory instensive is it not? You might want to upgrade there as well.

The only issue with my GTX 580 is that i have to limit the frames to 32/sec in FSX or get tearing effects (jitters) if I run above that. But it's smooth as silk otherwise

dvj

[Stefano Zibell]

GTX 580's are not end of life and they're quite expensive. If you don't need a powerful video card for anything else, it's just too much. I just replaced my 9800 GTX+ that stopped working with a Radeon HD 6850. It's a little better than a GTX 460, but in the same price range. It would help, however, to know in which resolution you play/plan to play.

[stansdds]

FSX needs more CPU than it does GPU. My 8800GT factory overclocked is still chugging along nicely. One thing to keep in mind when buying a new video card is your operating system. If it is a 32-bit OS you are limited in the amount of memory the operating system can address. 4GB to be specific and that's total memory, meaning CPU cache, RAM, and video card RAM. A 2GB video card is going to eat up so much of that addressable memory that FSX might not run properly, depending upon graphics settings and add-on programs. From what I gather, with older computers and processors running at less than 4 GHz, a 560Ti is more than adequate for FSX.

[wombat666]

I just went and broke the Bank!
Times 2.

[fxsttcb]

This may give you a little insight: http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?237473-Time-For-a-Graphics-Card-Update&p=1608897#post1608897

Under 3.5GHz a lowly GTS-250 is more than sufficient for HD resolutions...Don

[dvj]

GTX 580's are not end of life and they're quite expensive. If you don't need a powerful video card for anything else, it's just too much. I just replaced my 9800 GTX+ that stopped working with a Radeon HD 6850. It's a little better than a GTX 460, but in the same price range. It would help, however, to know in which resolution you play/plan to play.

GTX 680 will be arriving soon. It replaces the GTX 580. Just saying. I am certain that once the 680 hits the street, the 580 will be discounted.

[DaveKDEN]

Thanks for all the responses. Decided on this:

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0381819

The right price for the right card on my 4 year old system. Just couldn't justify going over $200.00.

[olaf1924]

Dave I have the same card as you just ordered and I can tell you that after nine months of use no problems to report.