8800GT 256MB vs. 9600GT 512MB vs 8800GS 384MB

ktr · Mar 19, 2008

Which one is better? I am thinking of doing one last upgrade to my PC.

These are the ones I am considering are...

EVGA 8800GS Superclocked: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130333

or...

Gigabyte 8800GT 256MB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125089

or...

Any 9600gt, doesn't matter...they all more or less cost the same. I am eyeballing the Palit one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261001

Also, I have a acer 22in monitor which native res. is 1680x1050.

From what I have read, the 8800gt 256mb might be the best bet, but the 9600gt seems good to.

ghost101 · Mar 19, 2008

Why have you picked such an expensive 9600gt?

The evga 9600gt is a lot cheaper.

Its between the 8800gt-256mb and 9600gt imo. I voted for the 9600gt because my 256mb card struggles at 1680*1050.

EviLZeD · Mar 19, 2008

i think the 9600gt might be the best choice especially because of the 512mb vram at that res and because more and more games use alot of vram nowdays

ktr · Mar 19, 2008

ghost101 said:
Why have you picked such an expensive 9600gt?

The evga one is a lot cheaper.

Its between the 8800gt-256mb and 9600gt imo. I voted for the 9600gt because my 256mb card struggles at 1680*1050.

Well it has to do with the higher factory OC, and the silent factory market cooler that the palit has. But I am open to any 9600gt...so I might just go for the cheaper evga...

ShadowFold · Mar 19, 2008

Go with the Palit :rockout:

ghost101 · Mar 19, 2008

ktr said:
Well it has to do with the higher factory OC, and the silent factory market cooler that the palit has. But I am open to any 9600gt...so I might just go for the cheaper evga...

But then it treads very close to 8800gt territory. The 8800gt would be a much better buy if you get to ~$200.

ktr · Mar 19, 2008

How about the superclocked 8800gs (650 cpu, 1900 mem), it has the same core as the GT, and factory clocked more or less at GT speeds.

ghost101 said:
But then it treads very close to 8800gt territory. The 8800gt would be a much better buy if you get to ~$200.

I guess

, but I am a budget around $175 after MIR.

ktr · Mar 19, 2008

Looks like I am gonna get a 9600gt, now I have to see which one. Main things are that is quite, and should not be more than 9in (have a htpc case).

looks like between the MSI or the Palit.

ktr · Mar 19, 2008

calvary1980 said:
8800GT 256 in low resolution outperforms the 8800GS 384 and 9600GT 512.
9600GT 512 high resolution outperforms the 8800GT 256 and 8800GS 384.

so really it comes down to resolution.

- Christine

yea...its seems like 1680x1050 is the 8800GT 256 kill point, which is not good for me.

calvary1980 · Mar 19, 2008

I voted 8800GS because your not playing over 1600x resolution majority of games 8800GS outperforms the 9600GT, however I excluded the 8800GT 256 because the price to performance ratio is really bad compared to the 8800GT 512.

Edit: if you decide to buy a new monitor in the next 90 or 100 days go with eVGA or BFG (newegg doesn't sell BFG 8800GS but other stores have them) so you can step up to a 9600GT or 9800GTX

- Christine

Black Panther · Mar 19, 2008

You left out the 8800GT 512MB.

I'd be getting the 8800GTS 512MB as best value for money right now.

calvary1980 · Mar 19, 2008

oh great DOM is here, he is going to derail the thread with his extra long nickname :laugh:

- Christine

DOM · Mar 19, 2008

calvary1980 said:
oh great DOM is here, he is going to kill the thread with his extra long nickname

- Christine

calvary1980 · Mar 19, 2008

right on time cutie, I changed "kill" to "derail" didn't want to hurt your feelings making you out to be some kind of cookie monster lol

- Christine

[I.R.A]_FBi · Mar 19, 2008

Easy Rhino · Mar 20, 2008

dude! go with the MSI 9600GT that is factory overclocked for 145 bucks after rebate and comes with the witcher!!!! its on newegg!! hurry! then we can start a 9600GT clubhouse hahaha.

ktr · Mar 20, 2008

how long is the 9600gt? I think it wont fit in my case :cry:

?

Easy Rhino · Mar 20, 2008

ktr said:
how long is the 9600gt? I think it wont fit in my case ?

i havnt measured it yet (i got it right before i had to go to work :banghead:

) but it does fit in my case and its a standard ATX midtower.

farlex85 · Mar 20, 2008

I thought it was around the same size as the 8800s. Could be wrong though.

ktr · Mar 20, 2008

Easy Rhino said:
dude! go with the MSI 9600GT that is factory overclocked for 145 bucks after rebate and comes with the witcher!!!! its on newegg!! hurry! then we can start a 9600GT clubhouse hahaha.

Where can I get it for 145?

calvary1980 · Mar 20, 2008

8 and a half inches without power cable.

- Christine

farlex85 · Mar 20, 2008

He is referring to this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127332

145 after mir

Easy Rhino · Mar 20, 2008

farlex85 said:
He is referring to this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127332

145 after mir

yup, that one. i wasnt looking for a top of the line card. just something that could play games at 1440x900 and have like 2x AA on or something.

ktr · Mar 20, 2008

I rather pay the $10 more of the silent factory upgraded cooler...

JC316 · Mar 20, 2008

I think that pirce/performance ratio is the 9600GT.

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8800GT 256MB vs. 9600GT 512MB vs 8800GS 384MB

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