Newegg BFG 8600 video card. Deal or no deal?

[marcand]

Hey there. This isn't a game, but I need a new card to run my games better. I currently have a GEForce 6600 and I was looking at this BFG 8600. It is on sale (after rebate) for $113.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143112

See what you think. I am running: AMD Athlon 3400 (2388Mhz) with 1024 MEG of ram (that's what my NERO system info says). Any advice if I should get this card or not. I don't wanna spend over $125, really.

Thanks!

[Moxio]

Abandon everything, pony up, and just spend about ~$200-250 for the new 8800GT.

Trust me, you'll be thanking me when you see how significantly better it is than the POS 8600.

[Moxio]

Here's some benchmarks. Notice how the 8800GT completely DESTROYS the GTS, which is better than the GT.

http://anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3140&p=8

[marcand]

I see that from the benchmarks that the 8800 is MUCH better. Now, I have to value if I should wait it out or upgrade now and ugeade again later.

I am a FPS hog and I like DOOM3, QUAKE, UNREAL (any), FEAR, and Half Life (any). I also dabble in the Painkiller and Serious Sam series too.

But is THIS card (liked above) a good deal for under $125?

[Moxio]

I suppose, but it's hard to compare.

I'd probably go with this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102061

Unless you insist on the rebates.

[marcand]

Cool. I will keep it in mind. I am already thinking about the 8800 now. Thanks for the help! Thank you!

[poisonedpawn45]

Spend a few bucks and add some more ram if you can (with the video card), it will make a big diff.

[MrDubbs]

I hate BFG, both cards I've ever had from the fan's gone out on in no time