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Possible change in graphic adapters

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Well I might miss out on the 7950GT, so guys what about the 7900GS???

"ASUS EN7900GS/2DHT - graphics adapter - GF 7900 GS - 256 MB"

Will this card work well with whats out there (armed assault) and possilbe carry me thru a couple more games yet to come out???

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Why is that? Is it a money issue? Availability Issue?

I have the 7900 GTX 512MB, I'm pretty sure the 7900GS is a slower speed card, I just don't know how much. Make sure whatever card you go with is a ShaderModel 3.0 or higher card. That seems to be the "must have" nowadays.
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What do you guys think about the ATI RADEON X1950 Pro, checking on the shader thingy...lolololololol.


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Here's somethin for you guys to paw over (especially you softball).

http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire ... index.html

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looks cool but no thanks. I am waiting for ATI to turn around and realy come out with soem sweet toys. They are owned by AMD now and the transition is whats slowing thigns down. But when they get some new toys, ATI may be worth t then. 4 years ago when I got my currnt system ATI was kicking nvidias ass but for NOW stick with nvidia.
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I'm getting this for my wife's new computer(Has SM 3.0 capability too).

SAPPHIRE 100176L Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail $164.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814102061

Not a bad price IMO.

They have a 512MB RAM version for about $45 more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814102075

I may get the 512MB version for her, we'll see how much the rest of computer is gonna cost.
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No way...where I was looking they want about $247.

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I just got a X1950 Pro 512MB, because I wanted to keep my current mobo and so I was limited to AGP cards.

I've found out there may well be an X1950XT AGP card coming out soon, but of course only AFTER I've bought this one. Anyway, this one is certainly faster than my X800 XT and does SM 3 (R6V rocks, and I'll start SC: Double Agent soon). Mine will also be $225 after I get my $50 rebate back. The 256 MB version was $225 (AGP) already.
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