7600GT- Worth it

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

OK, first a bit of background:
My PC is a two year old Dell, with a P4 3GHz and 1GB of 400MHz RAM. It currently has a 256MB 7300GT, and I'm considering replacing it. There's no point in me getting a DX10 card, since I've no intention of getting Vista until June next year when I'm building a new top spec machine. My PSU has neither a PCI-e connector or two free molexes, and I don't really want to replace it.
So, would you say it's worth upgrading to a 7600GT at htis point in time?

[Trevortt]

I would get more ram, atleast another 1GB and then save some cash for a better PSU, and then get a decent 8800GT which are about £150. No matter if your going to use DX10 or not, a DX10 card will blow any DX9 game out of the window, its well worth it.

[reynolddog]

I say it'd be a upgrade. That's all im saying since that all you asked.

[looqas]

Depends on the price. If you get it really cheap it is worth it.

[Warhawk]

I would get more ram, atleast another 1GB and then save some cash for a better PSU, and then get a decent 8800GT which are about £150. No matter if your going to use DX10 or not, a DX10 card will blow any DX9 game out of the window, its well worth it.
Thats not worth it, if hes going to change that many parts it would be worth building a newer computer which he said hes building a long time from now.

[Eagle101]

I'd say another gig of ram 76GT as u said would hold ya its like a upgrade.

[Trevortt]

Thats not worth it, if hes going to change that many parts it would be worth building a newer computer which he said hes building a long time from now.

I tell you what is not worth it, and thats upgrading the gfx card to a decent one but then having the ram as a bottleneck along with poor power from a crappy PSU.

He is only changing two parts and that is his gfx card & PSU unless you want him to get a decent gfx card and stick with a poor PSU and have him blow all of his computer then thats fine.

I still recommend another 1GB RAM you can get them for £20 these days unless you want performance about £35 if someone charges you more than that you are being ripped off.

And a decent PSU something from the likes of, Tagan, Akasa, CoolerMaster, OCZ, Corsair will be handy.

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Sorry, I was in a hurry because I had to get to a concert and forgot to put some details in. OK: I'm on a low budget- my parents are paying. ;)
I'm going to get 2 GB of 533MHz RAM (Best my mobo can support), but I'm not sure whether to also bother with the new GPU. I mainly play FSX and IL2 Sturmovik, but go for a pwning spree in Battlefield 2/ 2142 occasionally. Do you think that the performance boost over a 7300 GT would be worth the £40?

And, as I said before, I'll be spending around £1200 to get myself a high end machine after my exams are over- I just want something to tide me over until then.

[Xodus]

Well you've lasted this long with your current machine. Save up the money, or use it for something else. FSX :Accel ftw ;)

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Any more views, anyone?

[=98=]

If you have lasted this long, save a bit longer then do a big upgrade :D

[iQue]

Keep saving 'til you have more money to buy better stuff - I saved money for 5 years to buy the comp I have now. Totally worth it.

[Golt]

It'd be an upgrade, not a huge one, but still. At least for me it works great and I'm happy with it.

[Warhawk]

I tell you what is not worth it, and thats upgrading the gfx card to a decent one but then having the ram as a bottleneck along with poor power from a crappy PSU.

He is only changing two parts and that is his gfx card & PSU unless you want him to get a decent gfx card and stick with a poor PSU and have him blow all of his computer then thats fine.


Hes asking if a 7600 is ok and you recommended an 8800GT. THAT is whats not worth it.

[reynolddog]

Hes asking if a 7600 is ok and you recommended an 8800GT. THAT is whats not worth it.



Coming from an ATI user ;)

[Bisley_Bob]

I'd say just save your money for your big build too. It might be annoying for now, but you'll be a lot happier when you can get the next graphics card up or whatever because you saved the money.

[Minicoop503]

I have a 7600 gt, and it's getting sort of old now. I can only play COD4 on low/medium settings @ around 30-40 fps.

I would say save up and get an 8800gt, which is what I'm doing for Christmas.

[Warhawk]

Coming from an ATI user ;)
Grrr, you guys don't get it. All I'm saying is save up!! Get your 7600GT if you really want it but nothing more! Buying an 8800GT for the system you have now is not worth it!

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

To all those who are saying get the 8800, I've already said that my PSU won;t support it, and as a six-month stop gap (when my gaming will be limited anyway), it isn't worth the hassle of switching that as well. I may consider the 8600GT; any thoughts on that? I know I'm not getting vista, but would the performance boost in XP be worth the money in your opinion?

[Bisley_Bob]

I'd say just stick with what you've got for now and then use the money to build the PC you really want in 6 months time

[Eagle101]

Warhawk: Grrr, you guys don't get it. All I'm saying is save up!! Get your 7600GT if you really want it but nothing more! Buying an 8800GT for the system you have now is not worth it!

I agree with warhawk if ya really want it get it and stick with it till ur exams are over oh ang get another gig of ram!

[reynolddog]

Grrr, you guys don't get it. All I'm saying is save up!! Get your 7600GT if you really want it but nothing more! Buying an 8800GT for the system you have now is not worth it!



Yah man i was just yanking on your chain. :D

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

I'm definitely getting the RAM for Christmas (Along with a Saitek X52 Pro. :yay: ). I'll see if my parents will stretch to the GPU as well.

[Battl3fr0nt]

it's an upgrade but you really just need a new PC ur cpu is just to old for any newer game's..

[Eagle101]

Battl3fr0nt he said its just an upgrade give him a break he will build a beast when he says he builds a beast for now he wants to upgrade ONLY!

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Exactly; There's no point in me spending ~£1200 on a new PC at the moment because I've got two rounds of AS modules, GCSE mocks, and the GCSEs themselves coming up in quick succession after Christmas, so I won't be doing massive amounts of gaming. I might as well get it in June, when I have the longest summer holidays ever (12 weeks, no less :yay: ) and can really dedicate time to it. I just want to refresh my PC so that it can stumble along for the next six months before heading off to the great LAN party in the sky. :)