8800GTS320 or 8800GT256

8800GT 256MB > 8800GTS 320MB > 86XX

I was wondering that. Doesn't the GTS have a bigger memory bandwidth? Is the G92 gpu that much better that the smaller bandwidth and less memory still make it a better card? Im kinda leaning toward the GTS because of the memory and the dual slot cooler.

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Spend a little more and get the 512.

Hey, I kinda have the same dilema, but I didn't create a new thread, I just posted it at "The Short List: the Best Gaming Videocards for the money".

I want a card that I can use for 6-12 months, at 1280x1024, right now I mainly play BF2, and I might start playing BF2142, but my main interest is Frontlines: Fuel Of War, that is coming out next month (or later).

I'd like a card that costs about $200 and can run Frontlines at the previous resolution.

The card I was looking at were the 8800GTS 320mb, the 8800gt 256mb and the HD 3850 512mb.

I might have more info at "The Short List: the Best Gaming Videocards for the money" .. so if any of you can help.

That doesn't really answer my question, because im going to be playing at 1280x1024, nothing higher and nothing lower.

So performance wise, they are pretty close?

the gt 512 is closer to gtx. but keep in mind your looking at 240+ for a gt

Generally speaking, the 8800GT is more powerful. Due to it's limited memory, 256MB, it greatly hinders the performance, especially at higher resolutions and some games.

Actually the best deal would be 8800GT 512MB, if you could spend a little more.

Wow you guys really don't get it. You keep saying "especially at higher resolutions but Fagaru clearly said that he plays on 1280x1024. @Fagaru: Get the 256MB GT

@Shaihalud9: Exactly what's your native res? It will help us tell you what's better. If its 1440x1280 or lower, the 256MB GT is probably your best bet.
I got a HD2600XT 512MB because I play on a 21.6" monitor and the res isn't that easy to maintain without at least 512MB of VRAM.

Note: Lol don't flame me for getting that crap card, it handles America's Army (which is the only gamae I play at the moment) at HIGHEST SETTINGS and 8x AA with 16x AS @60FPS no prob, it's limited at 60 though because of my monitor's refresh rate or something, how can I fix this?

I play at 10x7 natively. I'm probably going to upgrade to a 17in display shortly. I'm thinking i'm gonna get the GTS due to the cooler and price.

Let's see...takes too much power, too expensive, hot as he||, noisy...oh and only performed as well as the 8800GTS 320MB or 640MB.

Problem is, in some games the 256MB 8800GT starts to tank even at 12x10, if you turn on fsaa. To me fsaa is pretty important at 12x10 too. That said, this will be a weak spot for the 320MB GTS too. Honestly I think the two would trade blows, and while the 256MB GTS would probably win more than it loses, I would go for the cooler, quieter 320MB GTS myself if priced the same.

look at 12x10 in crysis:
http://en.expreview.com/?p=159&page=13

this is close... flip a coin

the 256 cards always perform poorly - get 512mb

get the 320 but really you should pop for 512mb

Neither, get a 512mb card, 256mb and even 320mb is looking a little low in this day and age. The 9600gt will be 512mb and about $170 when it comes out, which should be pretty soon. It is roughly double the performance of a 8600gt in gaming. Or if you wanna stick to nvidia just save a bit more cash and get a 8800gt 512mb. You WILL appreciate paying the extra.

Im in the same position as Shaihalud, its 200, NO more, by no means, so those who say, save a litle more and get a 8800gt 512mb are not helping. I just spent all my money on a new motorcycle, and any money I save up is going towards that, id only be able to spend the money I get from re-seling my x1900xtx (here in Chile, I can get about $200 for my x1900xtx, and the 8800gt 256mb costs 310-320 bucks.. so thats why im gonna buy it in the States).

That's nearly pointless at the res he's playing at, 1280x1024. The other reason is the 3850 isn't powerful enough to fully take advantage of the 512MB, especially at a lower res.

For some games 512MB is overkill, but in games that it matters it makes a BIG difference. Running out of VRAM is death to framerates. I experienced this with my old 320MB GTS and I game at 1440x900.

Benchmarks don't always show the benefits of added VRAM since they usually don't run for more than a couple of minutes and VRAM usage goes up the more you play (at least with Nvidia cards).

Yeah I know. It's just that at the res of 1280x1024, the HD3850 isn't strong enough to use all 512MB. Turning up the AA will bring down frames regardless of the size of the vram.

Here's a review comparing your options with each other. Even though the 8800GT 256MB is an overclocked one, i think.

http://www.motherboards.org/review [...] 733_1.html

Not trusting the one Slobogob gave, here's one:

http://www.anandtech.com/video/sho [...] i=3175&p=6

I trust anandtech.

Don't forget the 8800GS as an option if the $ is right. It won't be around long.

http://en.expreview.com/?p=160#more-160

The 8800GT is the better deal as it is based on the G92 core.It has 112 pixel pipes as opposed to the 96 pipelines of the older G80 GTS card.The GT also has faster clock speeds all around than the GTS.The GT also has support for DX10.1 as opposed to the GTS 320 which has support for DX10 and not 10.1..I recommend the GT as you don't game at higher resolutions so the extra memory of the 320 is not really needed.I would also like to suggest that you make the 8800GT the 512 version as it will help with rendering and overall performance.It's only a few dollars more,but well worth it.Goodluck.

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