video card upgrade

[bizcotti4]

hey i just got back into wow after taking a several month break and hit
80 with my pally, now its time to start multiboxing again. my old 8800
gtx is kinda sluggish and im thinking of upgrading, what have you foudn
to be the best cards for around $300? ive always been an nvidia fan
but im willing to swap for performance.

its good to be back dual-boxing!

[Enndo]

EVGA GTX 285!!! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130446 on sale for $305 right now, this card is sick, or you can get its little brother the GTX 260 for about 150-200 depending on brand, I really like evga they have very solid products, both cards will really improve your frames.

[bizcotti4]

do you know if egva still does the step up program or when nvidia is comming out with its next generation or gpus perchance?

[Enndo]

yes they do still have the step up program and the GTX series is their latest stuff

[confusedtx5]

Dont know about us prices (me being aussie and all...) im on a gtx280 and its awesome. the gtx285 being the 55nm version (google it if curious) it runs faster, cooler, and uses less wattage than the gtx280. I reckon ati lost the plot when they needed 2 physical processors on their graphics cards to be able to beat nvidia. And having 2 physical processors is not ideal for running multi-screen rigs either.

[bizcotti4]

well im going ot take advantage of the step up program like i did with my 8800. i ended up going with the very affordable VGA EVGA 896-P3-1260-AR GTX260 896M - Retail. ('http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130370') if this doesnt do the trick ill cash it in for something a bit better. ill probably run 3 or 4 on my good comp and one on a somehting ill frankenstein. ive decided to scrap my 42" tv for monitors but its such a hastle getting them shipped out here via newegg. a 22" with free shipping on newegg would have cost $80, almost 50%, to get out here. anyone know if anyone knows of a company who does free or cheap shipping to hawaii? cant buy anything from the states or asia withought being charged an arm and a leg. you aussies might have a good source. eich!