Galaxy GeForce 8500GT 256MB Review

[Samuknow]

Since Nvidia launched the 8 series video cards, they have been eating up the competition. Now the mid level and entry level card are making their way to the shelves.

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[danrok]

A slow DX10 card doesn't make much sense to me, even if it is cheap to buy.

[Samuknow]

I figured it is more just to get Vista certified...

[danrok]

Apparently, Nvidia are to launch the 8400GS tomorrow.

[Samuknow]

We will be back down to what the 7300 was....junk

[Áedán]

Well, according to Valve, some 2.95 % of their userbase have 7300. Given that the most popular cards are the 6600 (with some 7.88% of users) and the 7600 (with 7.21% of users), midrange is where the majority of users are.

Vista with a DX10 capable GPU manages about 1.24%, which is a pretty tiny amount. If that's the case, then it might be a bit questionable as to how important DX10 is currently!

[chrisbard]

Galaxy hmmm, I am not selling them anymore, most of them with fan problems in a matter of few months! Stay away from Galaxy !

[Samuknow]

Originally Posted by Áedán

Well, according to Valve, some 2.95 % of their userbase have 7300. Given that the most popular cards are the 6600 (with some 7.88% of users) and the 7600 (with 7.21% of users), midrange is where the majority of users are.

Vista with a DX10 capable GPU manages about 1.24%, which is a pretty tiny amount. If that's the case, then it might be a bit questionable as to how important DX10 is currently!

I do realize there are a ton of these cards out there. I usually use a 7300 in a basic build. Gives a basic machine a little more go. Most people will not need anything more. I suppose an 8400 or God forbid an 8300 will have it's place. Especially in Vista. I still prefer to use one of these cards as to rely on on-board GPU sets.