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murphy82nd   01-26-2008 at 07:19:15 PM

Hey all,
I am currently contemplating an upgrade from my MSI 8800 GTS 640MB gpu to a BFG 8800 GT 512MB gpu. I have looked at the benchies, but I do not run my gpu at stock, it runs at 625/1800. My question is, at these clock speeds will the difference between mine and a GT really be worth an upgrade? I have $100 worth of Best Buy money so the GT will only cost at most $180, minus anything I can get for my current card. However, supposing I can't get anything for my card, is it worth $180 to go from a GTS to a GT and will the difference be noticeable? I know this is kind of a matter of perspective, but give me your honest opinion.

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Evilonigiri   01-26-2008 at 07:29:18 PM
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No, it wouldn't be worth the upgrade. You will see a performance boost, but it wouldn't be enough to consider an upgrade.

http://www.anandtech.com/video/sho [...] i=3140&p=7

As you can see, the 8800GT does beat the 8800GTS 640MB, but it isn't by too much. Just OC your card a little more and save your money to buy a 9series card.

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neisonator   01-26-2008 at 10:09:38 PM
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i would wait til the 9 series cards come out then get something much better the 640mb gts is still a good card

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ganpachi   01-26-2008 at 10:23:10 PM
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I would say don't do it. put the hundred bucks into more ram or something that would make more of a difference.

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cnumartyr   01-26-2008 at 10:32:50 PM
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I would save the money for a G100 that comes out in the summer.

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dragonsprayer   01-26-2008 at 10:53:53 PM
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yes i did it, i think the new g92 is nicer looking (whats on the screen - crsiper and more detailed - in fact nvidia finally has caught ati in this regard)- (not the way the card physically looks ) and you get about 30-40% performance boosit at middle resolutions

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dragonsprayer   01-26-2008 at 10:55:27 PM
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cnumartyr wrote :

I would save the money for a G100 that comes out in the summer.



this is always wrong

if you wait for the 100 then wait for 110 then 120

never wait! always upgrade as you go along

you can ebay you card for $200 plus and then buy a new one for $300 or so

30-40% performance boost for $100 - its worth it for one game if you play it all month!

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Evilonigiri   01-26-2008 at 11:27:25 PM
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If you're rich, buy now.

If you're poor, wait 30years.

It's quite simple really.

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cnumartyr   01-26-2008 at 11:30:01 PM
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dragonsprayer wrote :

this is always wrong

if you wait for the 100 then wait for 110 then 120

never wait! always upgrade as you go along

you can ebay you card for $200 plus and then buy a new one for $300 or so

30-40% performance boost for $100 - its worth it for one game if you play it all month!




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Sailer   01-27-2008 at 12:01:42 AM
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Having bought a 8800 GTS 640 last summer, I'd say that the performance increase isn't worth the money. But that's my opinion and others are free to disagree. I prefer to go at least 2 steps at a time, rather than to follow each and every release that comes along.

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bash007   01-27-2008 at 12:33:46 AM
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Not worth it at all, IMO. Save your money for something better.

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spoonboy   01-27-2008 at 01:50:45 PM
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Not worth it in the slightest. Just overclock your gts you monkey. What you got money to burn? Upgrading should be about making a big step up, not an extra 20%.

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spoonboy   01-27-2008 at 01:53:43 PM
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oc it further i mean

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IndigoMoss   01-27-2008 at 02:39:02 PM
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Yeah I definitely wouldn't either. It'd be like going from a 7900GS to a 7950GT. There will be some performance difference, but not worth it if you already bought the 7900GS. Just wait till the next generation comes out, btw G92 really isn't the next generation, just a die-shrink.

If you had a crappy card I'd say yes, but you have one of the best cards out there as it is.

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murphy82nd   01-28-2008 at 07:25:39 AM
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Thanks for the comments guys. Any idea when the 9800 series will be out?

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seinfeld   01-28-2008 at 08:37:31 AM
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that is a small upgrade, its 10-15% better the new GT , upgrade to the new GTS

that what I just did, I got an albatron 8800GTS 512mb, for 400 $AU
I previously had a 8800GTS 640mb, it was kinda weird buying a card with less memory, a smaller box, and quieter fan, and still be 30% faster, basically the new 8800GTS are being the old Ultras, im getting 13000 3dmarks 06 version at 1024x768, thats a worthwile upgrade considering to get that performance the ultras are very expensive, not anymore the new GTS is a beast, I could barely just play cryisis at 1680x1050 on old GTS, now its playable with the 512 GTS

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murphy82nd   01-29-2008 at 08:48:12 AM
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Idk if an upgrade to the new GTS would be worth it. Had you had your GTS overclocked at the start?

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