768 Mb 8800gs

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

where are they?

would you rather that or a 640 8800GTS?

why?

[erocker]

You mean 9600GSO 768mb's!:laugh: With the name change, you'll probablly start seeing more of them.

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

i dont want a 9600gs :(

[erocker]

I don't think it was ever released to the public? I can find it nowhere!:confused:

[Cold Storm]

Ira, even Wikipedia doesn't show any signs of that type of 8800gs.. They do have a 768 8800gtx (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_8_Series)... I'm with You Erocker, there isn't one...

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

im sure they said one was going to come out with higher clocks

[erocker]

Most likely the 768 version doesn't fit in, or overlaps the performance of a higher priced card, and they are holding back on it for now.

[Cold Storm]

I believe whats going to happen is what Jimmy 2004 posted today. They knew they messed up with certain things on the GS version, so they are doing it with the 9600... They might be coming out with a 8800gs 768, but it would be pointless at this time and date. 9 series is here and wanting to flood the market.

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

http://en.expreview.com/2008/02/23/geforce-9600gt-review/?page=13

[largon]

Afaik, Palit / Xpertvision has the only 768MB 8800GS available out there.
In europe it's in stock (http://geizhals.at/eu/a309424.html) at several etailers.

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=171149

found sumpn interesting ... they are all made by palit ...

edit: thanks largon

[Cold Storm]

All right, I see that and raise you (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=48223#post587242) one more! lol... it shows in December from us that they where coming out.. but newegg only has the 384... And w1zzard did a review of (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/GeForce_8800_GS) the 384. Now for the 768, I can't find anything yet... PM w1zzard to see about it?!

[Cold Storm]

_FBi;735581']http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=171149

found sumpn interesting ... they are all made by palit ...

edit: thanks largon

sorry for the double post. IRA, we have Palit_Guy at TPU. PM him or throw it in the Newegg thread and see what he says.. It might take some time for him to find out everything, but I know he can!

[Titus]

+1 ;)

We can find 768 ones in France for exemple. We can find 8800 GS768 bios too in TPU database (http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/index.php?page=1&architecture=NVIDIA&manufacturer=&model=8800+GS&interface=&memSize=0).
I saw that when i took another GS bios to work on it with NiBitor ( the Asus one ).
768 version is rare. With 9X00 series, public promotion of this card may not be judicious :shadedshu

[btarunr]

8800 GS 768 MB does exist. In fact they did sell online, though the search turns up empty now. Most probably, they've recalled them to rebadge to 9600 GSO. (96 SP, 192 bit mem bus, 384 / 576 / 768 MB mem). You could see a 9600 GSO 768M.

[EviLZeD]

there are a few 8800gs's 768mb ones on ebay thats the only place i saw them on

[Titus]

The new of the 8800GS renamed in 9600GSO (http://en.expreview.com/2008/04/04/name-change-geforce-8800gs-to-become-geforce-9600gso/).
768 versions will be most probaly the most popular in case of afordable price.

[AsGStorm]

I don't think it's worth it looking at some of the other cards you can get for the price.

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

hence my other question ... is a 640 GTS still a competitive card ... considering im the tyype who doesnt buy hardware every year.

[Cold Storm]

At the prices that I'm seeing, for you IRA, it would be better to go with a 9 series card. It's hard enough where you live to get a good price on things, and I believe its the better choice. You can future proof yourself and still get some good money on the card once you sell it. The islands are great man!

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

someone on here might sell me a one for 130 how does that sound?

[Mussels]

for that price range teh 9600GT is best. its basically an 8800GT 512MB with the option for tri SLI, only cheaper. Theres a whole $30 difference between that and a 384MB GS here, so i'd really suggest the 9600 - as it definately matches the GTS640 in most games yet its a lot cheaper.

[Cold Storm]

Where are you at on MSN! I believe its a great deal for ya man! I know how much you've been looking for a new card... Go for it!

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

yeah the thing is , with my climate a big as possible heatsink plus rear exit cooling is a plus.

[Thinker_145]

The 112SP 8800GTS 640MB is a pretty sweet deal at $200 after $30 rebate IMO.I would chose that card over 8800GTS 512MB for 16x10 or higher res.

[Palit_Guy]

Don't forget, the GS model was restricted by region to specific manufacturers. Palit did not get the US so I don't have much info on this part.

My understanding of it is that is a stripped down 8800GT in that it has fewer shaders but the same specs otherwise.

Knowing how much Palit hates selling reference stuff I'm not surprised to see they increased the orginal memory spec. 768 cards were more popular outside the US and most people don't understand the real value of a 1GB card. Add the short lifespan of this part, if it were me, I would take a more mainstream marketing message like 768MB and just sell through that stock.

Would I buy one with my own money? Prolly not because that's not the design that interests me. I'm more of a 9600 Sonic type of person. That doesn't make it a bad part, just not my cup of tea.

The whole conversation about memory is still kind of funny. Games are developed for 128MB and 256MB with only a few adding any optimizations for 512MB. So anything over 512MB whether it's 768MB or 1GB has the same argument against it. Does it benefit you immediately? No. Will it down the road? I think so. Developers are usually the last people to embrace new tech but eventually they do.

All I can say is that when the games catch up to the hardware I'm going to have a lot of fun trolling old forums to prove that we weren't just playing some stupid game. Maybe not a LOT of fun but a little at least. It's MOSTLY newer PC enthusiasts and reviewers who flame the 1GB. You can't really expect those two groups to know all that much. It takes time to gain experience and the interests of MOST reviewers (TPU is NOT in this group which is why I come here) are not in providing good information.

[Cold Storm]

We are glad to have you here Palit_Guy! There is a lot of forums out there that are just plain trash because of the facts that you have listed. They don't care what you think, and your all ways wrong. TPU, is made to where everyone has their own beliefs and if you can prove it, show it.

As for the cards, your right on that. We have three big games out here right now that make use of getting your 512 oc'd or anything else. I can see a big difference in the 1gb card, compared to my 3870 512mb. I've played UT3 and Crysis, on this card, and I love the games more for it. You might have to work more to do the card, but you gotta work at what you love.... I still have to do a few little things in order to get this card above what I have it now, but nothing serious. But, since I'm new to Nvidia, I gotta learn the noob way!

If the card is like you say Palit_Guy, and what I've seen in a few places, then its better to go with something that isn't a reused part of life... I never like revision Mobo's and I'll probably stick with that.. We'll see.

[Mussels]

i just swapped my GTX and my GT around actually, after realising a 768MB card may be overkill for 1366x768 resolution.

we'll see how it goes, i may keep the bigger card in my mini rig :)

Games are only useful on 512MB cards if you run with AA or above 1280x1024 - 256MB cards still run most games today (on low or medium)