7600GT SLI or 512MB X1950Pro

[Whipped]

Hello,

I'm rebuilding my rig and I would like to get the most performance for my buck. I already have a single 7600GT in my system right now and I wanted to know if my system would perform sufficiently better with another 7600GT? Or should I purchase a 512MB X1950Pro, if their is a substantial gain in performance over the 7600GT SLI?

My budget is around $170-190. I was considering the SAPPHIRE X1950XT from newegg, but it's only 256MB. Plus I read that the X1950XT gets extremely hot under full load (I don't know if this is the case with the X1950Pro, maybe someone can clarify.)

Games I am currently playing:
Stars Wars BFII
BF 2142
BF 2
Gothic III
STALKER

Future Games:
Crysis
Team Fortress 2

Future upgrades:

CPU:AMD X2 3800(939)
Motherboard:ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe
Memory: 1.5 GB G.SKILL 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400
PSU: Ultra 600W or Rosewill 550W


Thanks! :beer:

 

[Sniper82]

http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/82766-7600gt-sli-vs-7900gtx.html

a X1950XT should eat SLI 7600GT's. I would sell your current 7600GT and get a X1950XT.

 

[Matt2]

WHat resolution are you playing at?

X1950XT is the best choice if you're not playing super high resolutions.

 

[Whipped]

I purchased this card


Do you think this PSU is enough power for it?

 

[CrystalBay]

It should be, I'm running mine on a single rail 18A , APFC PSU,for six months now.

You never know though, I have 256 VRam on my 1950P