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[Squilliam]

tedsteriscool said:

Squilliam said:

That point of view simply doesn't work with computers. There is always one more higher setting you can implement somewhere which will tank performance. That $160 card cannot be overly taxed by anything less than a 22" LCD at full resolution.

Well then, good thing I play at 1920x1200 (24'') instead of 1680x1050 (22'') eh?

Still...I'd rather only have to buy an uber expensive card right now and have it last 2-3 years while being able to play new games at their highest settings instead of going the cheap(ish) route and have to upgrade annually. My 8800GTX lasted a couple years, and could max everything sans Crysis at playable framerates, but now it's time for an upgrade.

Considering you paid $400+ for your card at the time, you should be able to pick up a 5850 for $200 in a couple of months which can completely own DX11 effects. The route to high(er) performance has become a LOT cheaper.