Upgrade would be worth it?

pRATTICUS · 06-22-08, 12:11 PM

Hey guys, my current hardware is in my signature.

Given that I currently play LotRO and will be going to WAR when it comes out, would you think my gains in going to a GTX280 would be my wisest choice?

I haven't upgraded since Nov'06 and with the launch of the 200 series, I am itching to do something.

Thanks in advance.

*EDIT* sorry, sig added in a post below.

Wolken007 · 06-22-08, 12:13 PM

you don't have a signature - no current hardware list.

CaptNKILL · 06-22-08, 12:13 PM

Err...

You don't have a signature.

pRATTICUS · 06-22-08, 12:14 PM

Hehe, I just noticed that - I used to, but it's been awhile since I posted so it disappeared somehow. Sig added - sorry

Wolken007 · 06-22-08, 12:17 PM

I don't have a GTX280, but if you are gaming on a 30" screen with any amount of AA applied, it sounds like you could see some benefits from a GTX280.

pRATTICUS · 06-22-08, 12:44 PM

Yeah, from reading the reviews it seems like the minimum framerate at 2560x1600 with AA/AF is where the GTX280 will show me returns.

What about the other hardware? Is $600 better spent elsewhere first?

Also, what is the anticipated release date for the competitor from AMD/ATi - is this something to wait and see if it is only a couple of weeks?

CaptNKILL · 06-22-08, 12:48 PM

Your CPU should be fine.

Some games would show a good increase from a Core 2 overclocked to 4Ghz or so, but I wouldn't worry about it right now. Yours should be pretty good for most games.

**LT.Schaffer** · 06-22-08, 01:02 PM

I would also like to ask the same question... should i upgrade to a 280 or 260?

or wait?

Thanks in advance..

I play @ 1680X1050

Also anyone care to try Armed Assault to see if the 280 improves FPS?

pRATTICUS · 06-29-08, 02:55 PM

Did a little more research and the money burned a little more hole in my pocket.

Can any of you tell me if the following PSU will run a GTX 280 - I think my question is primarily will the connectors work?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194004

Also, does anyone have any real-world results on 2560x1600 in LotRO?

spajdr · 06-29-08, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pRATTICUS

Did a little more research and the money burned a little more hole in my pocket.

Can any of you tell me if the following PSU will run a GTX 280 - I think my question is primarily will the connectors work?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194004

Also, does anyone have any real-world results on 2560x1600 in LotRO?

well you have two PCIE 6pin connectors, thats enough for 8pin PCIE to two 6pin connector adapter, but card also have 6pin PCIE to molex (like old PATA dvd rom uses or HDD), so you should be ok, but i think some cards didnt even have 8pin to two 6pin connector adapter, so make sure that bundle will include it, Asus have it.

Lfctony · 06-29-08, 03:34 PM

With only two rails, I don't think so.. You'd need at least 4 rails, with two dedicated to the video card, 1 for the CPU and the other for peripherals etc... With only two, the video card will share one rail with the CPU and most likely overload it... I had a 600w PSU that was much better, but it had four rails at 18A each... It's going to be one close call...

spajdr · 06-29-08, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lfctony

With only two rails, I don't think so.. You'd need at least 4 rails, with two dedicated to the video card, 1 for the CPU and the other for peripherals etc... With only two, the video card will share one rail with the CPU and most likely overload it... I had a 600w PSU that was much better, but it had four rails at 18A each... It's going to be one close call...

Nah its ok, friend have only enermax 500W and GTX 280 and it works nicely

06-22-08, 12:11 PM	#1
pRATTICUS Schnauzerkampfwagen I Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 74	Upgrade would be worth it? Hey guys, my current hardware is in my signature. Given that I currently play LotRO and will be going to WAR when it comes out, would you think my gains in going to a GTX280 would be my wisest choice? I haven't upgraded since Nov'06 and with the launch of the 200 series, I am itching to do something. Thanks in advance. EDIT sorry, sig added in a post below.

06-22-08, 12:13 PM	#2
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06-22-08, 12:13 PM	#3
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06-22-08, 12:14 PM	#4
pRATTICUS Schnauzerkampfwagen I Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 74	Re: Upgrade would be worth it? Hehe, I just noticed that - I used to, but it's been awhile since I posted so it disappeared somehow. Sig added - sorry __________________ Windows 7 Home Premium 64 \| 6Gb OCZ 1600 Mhz \| i7 950 OC to 4.0 Ghz \| 280 GTX SLI \| ASUS P6X58D-E \| Dell 3007WFP \| Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W PSU "Some say Chuck Norris can divide by zero; while this is true, he would have no need. For Chuck, the zero would divide itself."

06-22-08, 12:17 PM	#5
Wolken007 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 309	Re: Upgrade would be worth it? I don't have a GTX280, but if you are gaming on a 30" screen with any amount of AA applied, it sounds like you could see some benefits from a GTX280. __________________ Intel Core i7 980x @ 4.4ghz \ Asus P6T Deluxe V2 \ 12GB OCZ DDR3 1600 \ 2X EVGA GTX480 Intel Core i7 920 @ 4.2ghz \ Asus P6T \ 12GB OCZ DDR3 1600 \ EVGA GTX470

06-22-08, 12:44 PM	#6
pRATTICUS Schnauzerkampfwagen I Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 74	Re: Upgrade would be worth it? Yeah, from reading the reviews it seems like the minimum framerate at 2560x1600 with AA/AF is where the GTX280 will show me returns. What about the other hardware? Is $600 better spent elsewhere first? Also, what is the anticipated release date for the competitor from AMD/ATi - is this something to wait and see if it is only a couple of weeks? __________________ Windows 7 Home Premium 64 \| 6Gb OCZ 1600 Mhz \| i7 950 OC to 4.0 Ghz \| 280 GTX SLI \| ASUS P6X58D-E \| Dell 3007WFP \| Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W PSU "Some say Chuck Norris can divide by zero; while this is true, he would have no need. For Chuck, the zero would divide itself."

06-22-08, 12:48 PM	#7
CaptNKILL CUBE Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PA, USA Posts: 18,844	Re: Upgrade would be worth it? Your CPU should be fine. Some games would show a good increase from a Core 2 overclocked to 4Ghz or so, but I wouldn't worry about it right now. Yours should be pretty good for most games. __________________ ---- Primary Rig ---- CoolerMaster 690 II Advance - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0Ghz + Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme 6GB DDR2 @ 942Mhz 5-5-5-20 1.9v (2x1Gb Wintec AMPX PC2-8500 & 2x2Gb G.Skill PC2-6400) - EVGA Geforce GTX 470 @ 750/1500/1850 (1.050v) Sparkle Geforce GTS 250 1Gb Low-Profile (Physx) - Crucial RealSSD C300 64Gb SSD - Seagate 7200.12 500Gb SATA - Seagate 7200.10 320Gb SATA ASUS VW266H 25.5" LCD - OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU - ASUS Xonar DX - Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Surround - Windows 7 Professional x64 ---- HTPC ---- Asus M3A78-EM 780G - AMD Athlon X2 5050e 45W @ 2.6Ghz - 2x2GB Kingston PC2-6400 DDR2 - Sparkle 350W PSU Seagate 7200.10 320Gb SATA - Seagate 7200.10 250Gb SATA - Athenatech A100BB.350 MicroATX Desktop - Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic

06-22-08, 01:02 PM	#8
LT.Schaffer Praise The Lord! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chernarus Posts: 1,960	Re: Upgrade would be worth it? I would also like to ask the same question... should i upgrade to a 280 or 260? or wait? Thanks in advance.. I play @ 1680X1050 Also anyone care to try Armed Assault to see if the 280 improves FPS? __________________ Intel Q9650\|Asus P5Q Pro Turbo\|GTX 480\|CM 690 II Advanced\|Corsair Dominator 4GB\|LG LE3500 32"\|X-FI\|Intel 80GB SSD\|Win 7 64Bit Nvidia Driver:310.70 WHQL Dedicated LAN Coop Server Intel Core 2 Duo E8500\|Asus P5B Deluxe\|BFG GTX 285\|Antec 900\|Kingston HyperX 2GB\|Viewsonic VX2255WMB 22"\|Win 7 32Bit GOD BLESS AMERICA I Proudly Support Our Troops Current Game:Elder Scrolls V Skyrim

06-29-08, 02:55 PM	#9
pRATTICUS Schnauzerkampfwagen I Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 74	Re: Upgrade would be worth it? Did a little more research and the money burned a little more hole in my pocket. Can any of you tell me if the following PSU will run a GTX 280 - I think my question is primarily will the connectors work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194004 Also, does anyone have any real-world results on 2560x1600 in LotRO? __________________ Windows 7 Home Premium 64 \| 6Gb OCZ 1600 Mhz \| i7 950 OC to 4.0 Ghz \| 280 GTX SLI \| ASUS P6X58D-E \| Dell 3007WFP \| Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W PSU "Some say Chuck Norris can divide by zero; while this is true, he would have no need. For Chuck, the zero would divide itself."

06-29-08, 03:34 PM	#11
Lfctony Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 4,152	Re: Upgrade would be worth it? With only two rails, I don't think so.. You'd need at least 4 rails, with two dedicated to the video card, 1 for the CPU and the other for peripherals etc... With only two, the video card will share one rail with the CPU and most likely overload it... I had a 600w PSU that was much better, but it had four rails at 18A each... It's going to be one close call... __________________ Fafnir: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600@3.2Ghz\|eVGA 780i SLI\|PNY GTX480 \|Kingston DDR667 4096MB\|WD Black Caviar 500GB\|Seagate SATA 250GB\|Seagate SATA 200GB\| Seagate SATA 160GB\|OptiArc AD-7173S DVDRW\|Nec 3351 DVDRW\|Creative X-FI XM\|LG Flatron W2261V\|Logitech X-530\|Thermaltake Armor\|Amptac 850W SLI PSU\|Logitech G9 Mouse\|Xigmatek HDT S-1283 CPU Cooler\|Windows 7/FW 257.21 PS2 - Wii - Xbox - Xbox360 - PSP - GC - PS3 Owner Boycott Starforce... Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

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