256bit 8600 GTS real or just rumours?

[Paul_gren]

I was searching for some 8600 GTS benchmarks and I found this:

http://www.chilehardware.com/foro/exclusivo-geforce-8600gts-t79568.html?t=79568

They say there's a 256bit 8600 GTS coming by the end of june...

It could be great... if it were true..

 

[neblogai]

I'd say, it would widen the range of nVidia cards, but as a card, it wouldn't be great. Yes, 256 bit bus and 512 memory is nice, but the graphics processor is the same weak g84.

 

[shargrath]

but the graphics processor is the same weak g84.

The 86XX series architecture is hampered severely by a small memory bus not a weak core if they were to do this then AMD/ATI would have to bring out a 256bit 2600 or a severely cut down 65nm 2900 to compete (im hoping for the later)

 

[AARRGGHHH]

...the graphics processor is the same weak g84.

Your definition of "weak" seems to be "anything that is not the latest greatest most awesomest thing ever".

 

[netburst]

Well the 256 bit 8600GTS is already out in retail stores in my place (Malaysia) and well its not as bad as some of you might think. Esp. running the latest games eg. Supreme Commander. But thats just my .02

 

[mestizo73]

lol weak g84, thats the problem everyone has been bitchin about is the 128 bit memory bus. by upping the memory bus to 256 bit should greatly increase the cards performance

 

[AARRGGHHH]

Well the 256 bit 8600GTS is already out in retail stores in my place (Malaysia)...

Just want to clarify here... the 256 MB with 128 bit architecture is out, or they've actually introduced a 256 MB with 256 bit architecture?

If it really is 256 MB/256 bit, how is the price compared to the original 256 MB/128 bit? Do you have a link you could post?

Other than rumors, I don't think we've heard anything in the US about a 256 MB/25bit 8600GTS yet.

 

[f61]

A while back ATi let out that their series did include a 256M/256bit board the 2800GTO. "Supposedly" the eqivilent board would be labled an 8700 series. As for an 8600 series with 256 bit, I won't believe it until I can buy it.

f61

 

[Hatman]

8600gts with 512meg and 256bit interface, would be awesome.

Nvidia seem to have 2 cards available atm the 8800gts 320meg and the 8600gts.

Hopefully this new one will have a price about in-between those two.

 

[Malaga93]

8900gs will be a 256bit card, 8600 series ->not deserving 256bits.

 

[phassat]

I bet it can beat X1950Pro if it is 256 bit.... It will be a good relatively strong performer for not so loaded gamers.

 

[liquidx]

well I would seriously take a look at buying one when I can get the money together if they aren't overpriced. Will probably be a year before I can afford an upgrade like that but hey thats something to look forward too

 

[uberman]

They would have to be fairly cheap otherwise you are starting to get close to 8800gts territory.

 

[liquidx]

if i had to guess I would say about $250, cause aren't the current 8600s 200 and the 88s around $300?

 

[uberman]

Yes so for 50 bucks more why not get the 8800.

 

[AARRGGHHH]

Yes so for 50 bucks more why not get the 8800.

I'm guessing the 8600GTS 128 bit would drop in price a bit.

Regardless, I might be more comfortable with the strongest 8600 than I would with the weakest 8800, particularly since I'd be giving up two card slots for that 8800 thats only a little more powerful than the 8600.

Right now I have a GeForce 3 64 MB AGP 1x!! Whichever nVidia 8 series PCIe x16 that I buy, I can't wait to do it.

 

[chocobocorey]

Right now I have a GeForce 3 64 MB AGP 1x!! Whichever nVidia 8 series PCIe x16 that I buy, I can't wait to do it.

youve got patience. the longest ive held out on upgrading my video card was from a geforce 1 to a geforce 4 ti 4200. then i went to a 6800, but just sold that, so now im using an old pci-based radeon 7500 i think i should start using the geforce 1 again...

 

[f61]

My unterstasnding of spanish is limited, but its a 128 bit with parallel processing x2, making it look like a 256 bit. Still cripped at 128 bit.

f61

 

[phassat]

So don't waste your time to wait for 8600GTS 256bit then?
The GPU change pretty quick, the top performer card 3 years ago is nothing today.... I can't afford to keep up with this :roll:
I believe I have the MX440, so it's already a while and time for a change

 

[aBg_rOnGak]

Well the 256 bit 8600GTS is already out in retail stores in my place (Malaysia)

Where did you find it? Low Yat or somewhere else? Or was it actually a 256 MB of memory, but still at 128bit bus?

 

[f61]

@phassat

Nice antique board. Xp3200+ with it?

f61

 

[Hatman]

My understanding of Spanish is limited, but its a 128 bit with parallel processing x2, making it look like a 256 bit. Still crippled at 128 bit.

f61

I'm pretty sure you mis-interpreted it and it actually says that its just a 8600gts with double the bandwidth IE 128bit to 256bit.

 

[theroman84]

Well, I wouldn't be really. It would be a clever step for NVidia to introduce 8600 cards with a 256-bit memory bus to put even more daylight between them and the competition. Don't forget ATI's 2400/2600 will be available shortly and they all have a 128-bit bus.

 

[Hatman]

8600gts with 512mb and 256bit could be a well desent card if it could overclcok to 750 - 800core 1100(2200)memory and maybe alittle bit on the shader clock too.

All that and id definatly consider it as a card.

 

[dj_taboo]

You would think a 256 bit memory bus would be mainstream by now. I'm still holding off on my 8600 purchase (if i ever take that plunge). They should have made the 8500's into 128 bit and kept the 8600's at 256 bit. That would have blown everyones mind! This supposed new card should be enough to make me push that "buy now" button.