FX-53 or 7900GT???

[Seanish]

I'm looking to upgrade my cpu and/or gpu. I have a 3000+ right now and if I stick with that I'll get the 7900GT. My other option is an FX-53 and a 7600GT. Which will be better for games?

 

[Sentry2]

7900GT

I don't think an FX53 would be a good choice for an upgrade.

Edit: Do you have a socket 939 board?

 

[Beef Taco]

The 7900GT would help a lot more with your framerates in games then a new CPU. You could always just overclock your 3000+ and still get the 7900.

 

[TheRyuu]

Get the 7900GT. You could probably OC the CPU to near or get FX-53 speeds.

 

[kyparrish]

7900GT hands down

 

[Acanthus]

7900GT, no question.

 

[toyota]

why the hell would you waste money on an fx53? you can buy a 4000 which is the same thing for around $330.

 

[Seanish]

well I can get the FX-53 for cheaper than the 7900GT, thats why its even a question (BTW I have a 939 for the guy who asked)

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: Seanish
well I can get the FX-53 for cheaper than the 7900GT, thats why its even a question (BTW I have a 939 for the guy who asked)

I'd still get the 7900GT. I wouldn't waste my money (no matter how cheap it is) on an older CPU with an older core.

I'd rather want a newer 90nm core.

 

[1Dark1Sharigan1]

The FX-53 usese the 130nm process so will used up more power as well be hotter. Your 3000+ Venice can most likely surpass FX-53 speeds anyway. Not to mention when playing with eye candy and high resolutions, it's the GPU that's your limiting factor, usually not your CPU . . .

Also for the price of a 7600GT and an FX-53 you can get yourself a 7900GT AND an Opteron 144 . . .

 

[JBT]

7900GT will help WAY more than a new CPU. Just Oc your 3000 a tad and you will be good to go.

 

[SpeedZealot369]

video card hands down.

cpu plays a small role at high resolutions anyway...

 

[RussianSensation]

7900GT, 3000+ will overclock to 2.4 easy.

 

[CP5670]

7900 GT, no brainer.

 

[TecHNooB]

FX-53 sucks. There, I said it. Get a 7900GT.

 

[moonboy403]

my a64 3000+ overclocks to 2.75ghz, which bests the FX 53

i'd rather spend my money on the 7900 gtx or x1900 xtx if you have that kinda money for fx 53??!

 

[996GT2]

go for the 7900GT, it will be much more beneficial for games

The FX53 runs at 2.4 GHz, which can be done on a 3000+ with a decent mobo. If you have a good board and a 3000+ with a good stepping, you can even hit FX55 or FX57 speeds.

 

[Avalon]

Grab the 7900GT. The most important factor in games will always be the video card. Besides, even if you were to upgrade your CPU, I could never recommend an FX series chip due to the price

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: kyparrish
7900GT hands down

 

[LW07]

No. Keep your 3000+ and get this instead of the 7900GT since this is cheaper and offers the same if not faster performance in most cases:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102698

It's an X1800XT 256mb.

 

[Ike0069]

Originally posted by: bjc112

Originally posted by: kyparrish
7900GT hands down

 

[secretanchitman]

7900GT 'fo sho'. im sure you can OC to fx-53 or even fx-55 speeds to make up for it.

 

[MBrown]

Originally posted by: Acanthus
7900GT, no question.

 

[DJSfurry]

Originally posted by: MBrown

Originally posted by: Acanthus
7900GT, no question.

 

[Topweasel]

Originally posted by: LW07
No. Keep your 3000+ and get this instead of the 7900GT since this is cheaper and offers the same if not faster performance in most cases:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102698

It's an X1800XT 256mb.

Can you show me a benchmark test where the 256MB version was ran against 7900GT, how about one of the OC XFXs or EVGAs.

And what about the Dual slot cooler for what is basically a even card.

Their are alot of reasons not to get that card, just like the 7900. But non of this matter since the options where a 7900 or FX-53 I did not see an option for X1800XT.