Simple question and I wont bother with a back story (for
now...)
Is the jump from a 256mb FX3500 to a 512mb FX3700 worth it for SW2009?
(Machines are all P390's with Q6600s and 4gb ram, using dual 20" TFT's)
I know the architecture leap going from the 3500 to the 3700 and have questioned the naming scheme, the FX3700 should be near twice the performance than the FX3500 (going from my desktop counterpart knowedge)...
Has anyone went for this upgrade and have they found it to be a good decision?
Is the jump from a 256mb FX3500 to a 512mb FX3700 worth it for SW2009?
(Machines are all P390's with Q6600s and 4gb ram, using dual 20" TFT's)
I know the architecture leap going from the 3500 to the 3700 and have questioned the naming scheme, the FX3700 should be near twice the performance than the FX3500 (going from my desktop counterpart knowedge)...
Has anyone went for this upgrade and have they found it to be a good decision?
the 580 is about the same performance as the old 1700 and the 1800 about the same as the 3700 all for much better prices.
I would expect the 1800 to be a pretty decent card for most SW purposes at $599
The 580 would look to be a steal
these new cards only have 1 dvi connector but 2 display port connectors
nvidia comparison chart
I guess it depends how demanding your graphics needs are and how much you want to spend as to whether it is worth it
Probably the 3800, 4800, 5800 are not that much faster but do cost way more $
The large ram in these (1-4gb) is most likely overkill and most likely a hinderance if you are using xp32 bit
HTH