Two Different Versions of an 8800GT, What's Better

AsGStorm · Jan 3, 2008

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=695921
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=708666

The first is an Asus 512MB with 600mhz core.
The second is an XFX 256MB with 650mhz core.

Which is better for running mainly Supreme Commander ?

trog100 · Jan 3, 2008

the 512 one is simply "better"..

trog

Rizzy2DarQ · Jan 3, 2008

What resolution are you running it at?

Ripper3 · Jan 3, 2008

19" TFT, so if it's 5:4, it's 1280x1024, otherwise, widescreen, 1440x900.
The 256MB one would be better jsut because it's a little faster and a little cheaper, but if you ever turn up the AA or AF or buy a new, bigger monitor, the 512MB would give you a bit of a boost.
Frankly, just buy the 512MB, and overclock.

Also, hadn't noticed 8800GT prices were back to "normal" levels. The 8800GT is a much better deal now.

Rizzy2DarQ · Jan 4, 2008

Aye I would say purchase the 512mb.. might as well ^_^

Also, you could always overclock it so no worries

trog100 · Jan 4, 2008

be carefull with the 256 8800gt or similar cards.. some are lesser cards memory wise not the same as the original 512 ones just with less memory..

there is also an 8800gs about to appear i think.. nvidia are trying to get the 8800-?? price down so as to better compete with the ati 3850 cards..

sell the name not the card so to speak..

trog

wolf · Jan 4, 2008

512 > 256

some games wont even let you select highest quality without 512 (graw2)
512 ftw for the simple facts that it is more future proof, the price difference between 256 and 512 is negligable (30 AUD for me so 25 USD-ish), and last but not least, these cards are an absolute sinch to get to 650 core.

imo get an xfx 512, double lifetime - modder friendly warranty, who can argue with that?

but if the only 512 you can get is asus, its still a better go than the 256 megger.

AsGStorm · Jan 4, 2008

Are XpertVision a good brand to go with?

ShadowFold · Jan 4, 2008

If your going with Nvidia get EVGA, XFX, ASUS, or BFG those are the best 4 brands imo.

Rizzy2DarQ · Jan 4, 2008

I can vouch for the Xpertvision one if its the Palit 8800GT. (same item different brand,)

At least you get a decent cooler and its cheaper -

I would say it's cheaper due to the less time for the warranty.

I'll post the link where I posted some piccies of my Xpertvision 8800GT (got it from Scan- it was sold as a Palit 8800GT).

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=48170

Processor	AMD Athlon X2 6000+ @ 3.0GHZ 125 Watt Or Something
Motherboard	AsRock ALive-NF6G
Cooling	Stock
Memory	2 GB [2x 1GB] DDR 2 RAM @ 887MHZ
Video Card(s)	Nvidia BFG 8800GT OC2 Edition
Storage	1 X 200 GB HDD SATA
Display(s)	19" Flat Panel Plug 'n' Play
Case	It's black!
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	550W
Software	Windows XP Professional

System Name	money pit..
Processor	Intel 9900K 4.8 at 1.152 core voltage minus 0.120 offset
Motherboard	Asus rog Strix Z370-F Gaming
Cooling	Dark Rock TF air cooler.. Stock vga air coolers with case side fans to help cooling..
Memory	32 gb corsair vengeance 3200
Video Card(s)	Palit Gaming Pro OC 2080TI
Storage	150 nvme boot drive partition.. 1T Sandisk sata.. 1T Transend sata.. 1T 970 evo nvme m 2..
Display(s)	27" Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 165Hrz Nvidia G-Sync, IPS.. 2560x1440..
Case	Gigabyte mid-tower.. cheap and nothing special..
Audio Device(s)	onboard sounds with stereo amp..
Power Supply	EVGA 850 watt..
Mouse	Logitech G700s
Keyboard	Logitech K270
Software	Win 10 pro..
Benchmark Scores	Firestike 29500.. timepsy 14000..

System Name	Built. 1st time. Yay. :D
Processor	Q6600 retail - stock speed for now
Motherboard	Abit IP35-Pro
Cooling	Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 CPU, CM Fans on Case+Antec 120mm Tricools extra
Memory	Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2, PC2-6400
Video Card(s)	Xpertvision(Palit) 8800GT 512MB
Storage	36GB Western Digital Raptor, 500GB Samsung Spinpoint[HD501LJ] + S'S' F1 [HD103UJ] 1TB
Display(s)	Samsung Syncmaster 225BW
Case	Coolermaster Cosmos-1000
Power Supply	OCZ Stealthstream
Software	XPSP3

System Name	Built. 1st time. Yay. :D
Processor	Q6600 retail - stock speed for now
Motherboard	Abit IP35-Pro
Cooling	Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 CPU, CM Fans on Case+Antec 120mm Tricools extra
Memory	Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2, PC2-6400
Video Card(s)	Xpertvision(Palit) 8800GT 512MB
Storage	36GB Western Digital Raptor, 500GB Samsung Spinpoint[HD501LJ] + S'S' F1 [HD103UJ] 1TB
Display(s)	Samsung Syncmaster 225BW
Case	Coolermaster Cosmos-1000
Power Supply	OCZ Stealthstream
Software	XPSP3

System Name	money pit..
Processor	Intel 9900K 4.8 at 1.152 core voltage minus 0.120 offset
Motherboard	Asus rog Strix Z370-F Gaming
Cooling	Dark Rock TF air cooler.. Stock vga air coolers with case side fans to help cooling..
Memory	32 gb corsair vengeance 3200
Video Card(s)	Palit Gaming Pro OC 2080TI
Storage	150 nvme boot drive partition.. 1T Sandisk sata.. 1T Transend sata.. 1T 970 evo nvme m 2..
Display(s)	27" Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 165Hrz Nvidia G-Sync, IPS.. 2560x1440..
Case	Gigabyte mid-tower.. cheap and nothing special..
Audio Device(s)	onboard sounds with stereo amp..
Power Supply	EVGA 850 watt..
Mouse	Logitech G700s
Keyboard	Logitech K270
Software	Win 10 pro..
Benchmark Scores	Firestike 29500.. timepsy 14000..

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Storage	WD Black SN850X 2TB
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Mouse	Corsair Dark Core RBG Pro SE
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Processor	AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8ghz
Motherboard	ASUS M4A87TD EVO AM3 AMD 870
Cooling	Stock
Memory	Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR3-1333
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Storage	Western Digital 640gb
Display(s)	Acer 21.5" 5ms Full HD 1920x1080P
Case	Antec Nine-Hundred
Audio Device(s)	Onboard + Creative "Fatal1ty" Headset
Power Supply	Antec Earthwatts 650w
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