Upgrading to HD 3850

Amaresh · #1 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 01:51 AM

Hey guys,

I've decided its time to part with my beloved 7600GT, and upgrade to the much raved about AMD/ATi HD3850.

I have a couple of queries - at Rs. 9k, is it a better VFM than say a card like the 8600GT ?

Secondly, would my current PSU be able to handle it ? I have CoolerMaster Real Power 450W.

Thanks in advance !

|nsan|ty · #2 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 01:55 AM

1. Yes (Dont buy a 8600GT for a 7600GT)
2. Yes

TheITWares · #3 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 01:58 AM

Yes it'll be able to handle it

WingZero · #4 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 09:12 AM

yea its great choice....3850 256mb is actually the best bang for buck...

Nikhil · #5 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 10:35 AM

put in 3k more and get an 8800 GT naa...

cyberjunkie · #6 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 10:55 AM

8800GT for 12k Nikhil?

If thats the case, then 8800GT is better much better value for money than the 3850. If its 13.5k, then putting in 4.5k more might a little too much if you've set your budget to ~9k.

WingZero · #7 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 11:21 AM

88gt costs arnd 13k + vat

SidhuPunjab · #8 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 11:24 AM

HD 3850 with 512MB and dual cooling is best, Gecube provides. 512MB will servive longer.

Amaresh · #9 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 11:29 AM

Well, I've read that there's not much difference between the 256mb and the 512mb versions.

And yeah the 8800GT is pretty much out of my range, and I'll be using this to play pretty much only TF2 at 1440x900, with everything maxed out

-D.Payne- · #10 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Amaresh

Well, I've read that there's not much difference between the 256mb and the 512mb versions.

And yeah the 8800GT is pretty much out of my range, and I'll be using this to play pretty much only TF2 at 1440x900, with everything maxed out

Not really. Check out this review of the OC Gecube 512MB edition>>

techPowerUp! Review :: GeCube Radeon HD 3850 X-Turbo III 512 MB :: Page 2 / 23

At higher resolutions and with higher quality textures even at 1440x900, the 512MB will make a difference alright.

But I don't know how much it costs in India, I got mine from the US.

Payne

ReNaGAde · #11 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amaresh

I'll be using this to play pretty much only TF2 at 1440x900, with everything maxed out

For that requirement a 8600gt 256mb ddr3 will be more than enough @ 5.5k !

abbY · #12 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 03:42 PM

If u want to buy a 9k graphics card I suggest wait for 15 more days , the 9600GT would be out by then and it will be pitched right up against the HD3850.

Secondly if you are investing 9K,to safeguard your investment don't buy a 256MB card

Launch date for 9600GT is 21st Feb
Approx Price: $169 to $189.

janes · #13 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 06:37 PM

go for HD 3650 dude VFM card for under $100

morgoth · #14 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janes

go for HD 3650 dude VFM card for under $100

WTF

abbY · #15 (**permalink**) 7 Feb 08, 07:25 PM

Quote:

go for HD 3650 dude VFM card for under $100

No point in getting it as performance will be close to the 7600GT, you cannot really call it a UPGRADE.
Secondly ATI has always been a bit expensive in India, so it will not be a $100 card anyway

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