Video Card Q

[Pups25228]

would a 7300GS be better than the 8500GT i have now for some games? my friend is getting a new comp and will sel me his 7300GS.

 

[esa193]

the 8500 is much better

 

[ohnoes]

yea. the 8500 at least runs crysis. if u want a new card. consider a 8800 GT or if u cant spend that much get a 8600

 

[kostonbleeds]

the 8500 is much better

i wouldn't say it's much better but definitely better
http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_family.html

go with the 8600gt or gst if its a budget problem otherwise hit up the 8800

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Yea, the 8500GT definitely beats the 7300GS quite easily. Have a look: Benchmarks. You'll find them near the bottom of the chart.

 

[worshipme]

Why is everyone still recommending the 8600 series? The ATI 3850 has made them completely obsolete.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Cost is a big factor worshipme. 8600GT's can be had for a little more than $90, whereas the 3850's start around $169.

 

[worshipme]

Whoa! I never realised the 8600s were so cheap now. And you can get the 3850s for cheaper than that, around $140 if you look around.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

You must have some good connections. The cheapest 3850 I could find was at ZipZoomFly for $165.99.

 

[worshipme]

I just realised. Why did I bring up an 8600GT, this topic is about the 8500.