at 9800 pro 128 to ati x850 xt 256 what do you think?

[flightsimmer747 0]

I'm thinking of purchasing this card hoping for amazing graphics and better performance. Is this upgrade a good one what do you suggest?My other system specs right now are p4 3.0 ghz 1 gig ram so im not sure if this is a smart move?My power supply is 420 watts so that should be ok.Any suggestions?

[Guest Edwin]

I have heard (although I haven't tried myself) that FS doesn't benefit much from a better graphics card. According to articles I had read, performance in FS9 is very much CPU-dependent. Of course, with most games, it's the other way around so whether you make the upgrade will also depend on what you mostly use your computer for.Another consideration would be that your ATI 9800 Pro is AGP and although there is practically zero difference now between AGP and PCIe, the market is likely to move to PCIe further down the road. If you buy a new ATI X850XT AGP version now, you likely won't be able to use it again when you upgrade your motherboard.If I were you, I'd upgrade your motherboard and CPU first (AMD Athlon64 and nForce4 SLI!) and also take the opportunity to get a PCIe video card as well. Of course, that would require a significantly bigger budget.Ah, decisions decisions! :)Hope this helps.Edwin

[flightsimmer747 0]

I guess your right any other ideas out there?

[Qantas81 1]

>If I were you, I'd upgrade your motherboard and CPU first (AMD>Athlon64 and nForce4 SLI!) and also take the opportunity to>get a PCIe video card as well. Of course, that would require>a significantly bigger budget.>>Ah, decisions decisions! :)>>Hope this helps.>EdwinHi,Well I built a new PC with an Athlon 64 and SLI MB with a Saphire 850XT because the 6800 just doesn't touch it.I will happily upgrade my mobo or Vid card later.Regards,Ralf..