ATI HD3870 or Nvidia 8800GT or Nvidia 9600GT

[calvary1980]

well i'm sorry I couldn't change your mind, here is a really good deal on a 3870.

- Christine

 

[p_o_s_pc]

well i'm sorry I couldn't change your mind, here is a really good deal on a 3870.

- Christine

Thanks. There has been many people that have tried to change my mind and most have failed. I think that card and maybe a new cooler with the money i would save
looks like i am going to get a 3870 when i buy a new card

 

[flashstar]

Wait 2 weeks for the 4850. It's the same speed as a 3870x2 but without the driver issues.

 

[calvary1980]

he can't afford it. they will be well over $200.

- Christine

 

[generalhoultz]

3870 is fine with me plays my media much better than my 7950gtx 512mb ever did
and it plays games fine
crysis high
cod4 maxed

the difference between the 3870 and 8800gt is highly exaggerated
ie the difference is soo small
9600gt is little slower than the 3870
8800gt is 3-8% faster at max

so no matter what you get youl have a great card -=)

8800gts or the 3870x2 i say
grab an x2 or 2 38**

 

[Wile E]

You're a bench junky pos, get the 8800GT. Don't mess around. When both the 3870 and GT are oc'ed, the GT still pulls ahead. Just look at the scores in the 06 and Vantage threads.

I play CoD4 at 1920x1200 fully maxed out. It never goes below 48fps with FRAPS running. Oced to 700/1000 linked shaders. That's with stock volts and cooler. With better cooling (h2o, in my case) and the voltmods, I game at 800/1100 linked shaders, bench at 900-950/1100 linked.

It would take well over a Ghz from the 3870 to even come close.

 

[HTC]

Regardless of which one you choose, WAIT for the new gen of cards to be released so that the prices drop first, and then make your purchase.

Dunno if anyone suggested this (didn't read the whole thread).

 

[jbunch07]

Regardless of which one you choose, WAIT for the new gen of cards to be released so that the prices drop first, and then make your purchase.

Dunno if anyone suggested this (didn't read the whole thread).

thats not a bad idea.
i think he said he doesn't want to wait that long though.

 

[HTC]

thats not a bad idea.
i think he said he doesn't want to wait that long though.

Isn't it 13 days away (for ATI) and less for nVidia? Is he in that much of a hurry to waste some cash?

 

[jbunch07]

Isn't it 13 days away (for ATI) and less for nVidia? Is he in that much of a hurry to waste some cash?

i dont know? im not him? lol
but i think he should wait until they come out. then save some money. but i believe your right.

 

[Forgotten_Realms]

I say go with the 8800GT, of course if I were here 14 days already I would be listing a 640mb 8800GTS for a very good price New retail...PM me if interested I do have ebay and good rep in my other forums...I look at TPU all the time just now decided to join the forum...Shouldve joined long ago....

 

[wolf]

9600GT for the value imo

 

[Forgotten_Realms]

Just checking to see if my SIG comes up this time....Ok but its awful small...LOL sorry not trying to hi jack...

 

[p_o_s_pc]

You're a bench junky pos, get the 8800GT. Don't mess around. When both the 3870 and GT are oc'ed, the GT still pulls ahead. Just look at the scores in the 06 and Vantage threads.

I play CoD4 at 1920x1200 fully maxed out. It never goes below 48fps with FRAPS running. Oced to 700/1000 linked shaders. That's with stock volts and cooler. With better cooling (h2o, in my case) and the voltmods, I game at 800/1100 linked shaders, bench at 900-950/1100 linked.

It would take well over a Ghz from the 3870 to even come close.

I think that i am going to buy a 8800GT I want the highest scores that i can get for the money.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

Isn't it 13 days away (for ATI) and less for nVidia? Is he in that much of a hurry to waste some cash?

I can wait till the new cards come out. I will put up with the onboard till then. If anything else the price of the cards that are out now will be down.

 

[JrRacinFan]

I can wait till the new cards come out. I will put up with the onboard till then. If anything else the price of the cards that are out now will be down.

At least you would hope so, but I doubt they will get discounted much more. 8800GT or HD3870, doesn't truly matter. They are both nice cards. Just please if you do get an 8800GT, please do me a favor and get the 512MB flavor.


PS: Those 9600GSO's look pretty nice too.

 

[HTC]

I can wait till the new cards come out. I will put up with the onboard till then. If anything else the price of the cards that are out now will be down.

Exactly my point.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

At least you would hope so, but I doubt they will get discounted much more. 8800GT or HD3870, doesn't truly matter. They are both nice cards. Just please if you do get an 8800GT, please do me a favor and get the 512MB flavor.


PS: Those 9600GSO's look pretty nice too.

They are in my price range right now but i will be happy even if it is a few $ off the price. It still is saving money. Don't worry JR the 256mb hasn't even crossed my mind I am getting a 512mb or bigger if i get a 8800GT

 

[From_Nowhere]

The Radeon 3870 will be best if you do multimedia etc. but for gaming (as of now) the price/performance of an 8800GT is hard to beat. The 9600GT isn't a bad choice either, but with the 8800GT so close in price, it's hard to recommend.

But if you wait for the next generation of graphics cards, the 8800GTS (G92) could possibly drop to the price of what the 8800GT is now.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

I hope the 8800GTS (g92) will drop in price that much but i don't think it will