New 8800 GTS

[-Phoenix-]

Well guys i havent been playing DOD much recently, mostly being cause i wanted to enjoy it more without low fps. So i have gone out and bought an 8800GTS. it should come b4 the weeks end. I could finally be able to enjoy the source engine and play DOD without 20 FPS. Hope to see you guys on!

[sgt stutter]

Nice

[=TeZ=]

spoiled brat.

[Stevo]

I have one of those. They're nice.

[DukeNukem]

Just be sure your Power Supply can handle it! They can suck up to (I think) 30 amps. That is about 360 watts for the video alone. I got one, but also got an 850 Watt monolithic supply.

[TACOBELL]

i play source on 23 fps and im fine, i cant belive a game running more smoother but i would like to try. i may buy one soon

[MrBlah]

that is certanly one thing to pay very close attn to. when i built my new system i had to hunt down a PSU with 36 amp 12v rails for my two 8800 Ultras. and yes Duke, 30amps on the 12v rail for the GTS. the GTX is 36amps. i have a ginourmous 1000w PSU for my stoof. the watts are something you relly shouldnt pay attn to. its the Amperes on the 12v rail.

[l3eeron]

Hey Phoenix, glad to see you comin around...

The 8800's are nice cards. And the Source engine is amazing with the right hardware.

See ya soon!

[Shortfuseburning]

I'm envious!

I recently did a small upgrade from my Radeon X1300 Pro to a X1950 Pro... Was pretty inexpensive as it is really more of a "mid-range" card, and I had to grab a new PSU as well. I'm enjoying the hell out of it, so your 8800 GTS should be an absolute riot.

How much do those things cost these days?

[-Phoenix-]

Well the EVGA 8800 GTS 320 MB cost me 279$. As for the PSU i was talking to a buddy from Natural Selection and he was telling me a bunch about it. He told me that the min requirements on the Video card manufacturers sites are over exaggerated. This is the PSU that i bought along with it for grand total of 375$ Enermax