The next generation of mid-range graphics cards are just around the corner, so should you even consider purchasing a GeForce 7600GT or Radeon X1650XT graphics card? Currently the average 7600GT costs just $130, while the X1650XT is closer to $150. At these prices both present very affordable upgrade solutions, and while we can not predict the future something tells us that we won't see DirectX10 cards this affordable until at least the end of next year.
Given the fact that both products can run the majority of new games at 1600x1200 with maximum in-game quality settings enabled, there is no real reason why you should ignore them in the hope that the next generation mainstream contenders will be much more powerful.
View: ATI Radeon X1650XT vs. Nvidia GeForce 7600GT @ TechSpot
Given the fact that both products can run the majority of new games at 1600x1200 with maximum in-game quality settings enabled, there is no real reason why you should ignore them in the hope that the next generation mainstream contenders will be much more powerful.
View: ATI Radeon X1650XT vs. Nvidia GeForce 7600GT @ TechSpot
i personally got the 7900gs for 200 bucks after tax and shipping..
I doubt you will NEED DX10 any time soon, most titles should be backwards compatible I would say as financially it makes no sense to only support the early adopters. That said with the cards hitting the market it shouldnt be long until the affordable ones arrive so they may be worth the wait.
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