Jul 6, 2006, 09:44 PM
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I determine what I 'need' out of a card. As in, will it have the features I want (DVI, etc.), does it have the support I want (nVidia vs. ATI vs. some crap that won't work), does it have the performance I want for games X, Y, and Z? Then I look at the best bangs for one's buck at the time.
Due to support (OSS drivers) issues, I'd prefer an nVidia card, so that's half the decision. Features aren't a concern for me at the moment, so that's one less thing to factor this round, so:
Right now, 7600GS is a good buy, so are entry level cards, so is the 7900GT and the 7600GT. When I look at the cards that'll be good enough for me it eliminates the 7600GS and other lesser cards, so I'm left with the 7600GT or 7900GT, I get the cheaper (if I'm in the market).
So basically, I get a 'best bang for the buck' part as long as it meets my criteria. I don't need the 'best', and I don't want to regret a purchase, so it eliminates the top end and the bottom end right away. This is the same approach I take for most of my computer/tech purchases.
Jam it back in, in the dark.
"The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote."
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