Guys, i'm about to upgrade my torrent PC graphic card.

Before this, it's on 2900XT.
Since it's a Torrent PC, you know it's on 24/7/365, which you also know how hot is a 2900XT.

This torrent PC will be using only one card.

This PC is not for media purposes, it's only made for torrent and gaming purposes for my lil brother's.
It's not made for watching videos or any other types of media.

I've heard that 8800GT is better on gaming compared to 3870 while 3870 is better on videos compared to 8800GT.

Okay, since this PC will only be used for Gaming & Torrent, which way should i go?
Nvidia 8800GT or ATI 3870?

Please, For The Love Of God!
Read Properly! This Torrent PC Is Not Just For Torrent! It's For My Little Brother To Play The Latest Game Too!

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Jan 5 2008, 02:38 AM

i say leave that PC the way it is....and let it be a gaming rig for ur lil bro...

the budget for the GC (RM8-900) can get u a cheap full set PC which u can use only for torrents (or HTPC if u like)...and these PC will most likely consume much less power than ur current torrent rig.

Err bro, the 2900XT has already been sold and now there's no graphic card inside.

That's why i've opened this topic asking for which way should i go.

8800GT for torrenting..hahaha
just leave it that way or get a cheap 256MB graphic card!

how about just settling for 3850 or even 8600GT?

or does your bro have demanding gaming reqs.

Yes he does.
He's playing Crysis, Supreme Commander, HellGate London and some other graphic demanding games.

Seriously if i were to go for 3850 or 8600, i would be hell of an evil brother to downgrade from 2900XT to those cards.

So goldfries, which way should i go?
3870 or 8800GT?

if you have the funds, 8800GT la.

but then hor, you can also visit this thread
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/604261

also same issue as yours.

i would say 8800GT is more worth it... since he likes to play those new games(but is he running on high resolution and ?xAA ?

tis 1, got onboard ma?
if got use onboard for torrent only, then go buy la, P4 set, whole set now below rm1000 nia

Not really high lar, only around 1280X1024 but AA is a must.

Owh for god's sake, please read my 1st post.
Did i say i want to upgrade the whole system?
I'm just looking on to buy a new graphic card.

I never mention upgrading the whole system.

Sheesh!
N00b's nowadays just spamming around without even reading the 1st post properly.

the problem is, not worth mar

Owh and one more thing i realize.
I've seen a lot people talking about ATI's IQ being better than Nvidia.
What's the meaning of that?

My lil' brother is a great gamer, i build the whole system just for him.
I use my own money, i didn't just build it only for Torrent. I also build it for my little brothers to play the latest games.

And now you say not worth it?
Please, i ask you again, read the first post god damn it!

Argh, looking at your post gives me the headache.

IQ means image quality.

i've heard of this too but i never own an ATI card so i can't really confirm.

Only on gaming or both gaming and watching videos?

ahhh then 8800GT is great!

anyway i've used 2900XT and 8800GT, i find 8800GT slower.

on the plus side, it's less hungry on power and less hot. looks shorter (smaller) too.

On gaming only or both gaming and videos?

gaming la.

not familiar with the video part.

IQ for both...but seriously not by much. Most people hardly notice it.

oh wait. he's referring to IQ or performance or what? i was referring to gaming performance.

as for IQ - i always find my desktop looks nicer when using ATI cards.

well my suggestion is 3870 for the better cooler design..... since u using it as torrent rig so i assume 24/7 is a minimal requirement, a GC run cooler is better for pc and not to mention ur room too.......

since you said temp would be an issue go for 3870 if want to play game then oc it when gaming performance comparable with 8800gt

This post has been edited by choyster: Jan 5 2008, 02:24 PM