MId range Graphics? 8800GTvs 8800GTS

I may change memory to
Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
5-5-5-12 and speed of 800MHz
with M-I-R - this is only $69, so I was thinking of getting 8G for the same price after MIR

Also, I plan to run Vista Ultimate - I got free copy from Microsoft - so i'd like to use it.

I'm going to go big with the Screen - b/c I need it for xbox360/ps3 as well as watching movies.

I want to go 28ish inch to 32/37" I'm still trying to settle on the display right now, I'm waiting for some feeback on using consumer TV - lcd 1080p 1900x1280 with 8 or 10 bit processing as a PC montior -

I couldn't find info on the GTS/x2 or the Ultra Mactronix - I did see that the G92 is about $130 more than the GTS - is the difference in price worth it? what are the advantages?

Thanks again for the help

I dont get this at all
Between the 2 the GT is better than the G80 GTSs

But why get a GT and then just get a GTX??? It makws no sence whatsoever. Especially since the 9 series is out in 1-2 months and the 10 series has been rumored for summer

^^ yea i know its just a G92 rehash....the new big thing is the RV770s is summer. And whatever Nvidia is making.

It looks pretty good for the 8800GTS 320/640, once OC'ed. The question is, is the $199 justified for the aging 8800GTS 320MB? I would say yes, because it runs cooler and quieter than the 8800GT. But nonetheless, the 8800GT is a better deal in terms of performance. Just don't expect to OC far.

Okay, So first I have to appologize - I am uneducated as this will be my first build.

It sounds like the 8800GT is the way to go.

One more question would be, I hear about this SLI thing, using 2 cards?? Would that be something I could do in the future to increase perfomance - get another 8800GT?

Thanks again to everyone - I hate posting threads without feedback

As a 8800GTS 320MB and 8800GT owner, I say forget the 320MB GTS. Grab an 8800GT or 8800GTS 512MB, and add a second if you desire. Keep in mind to grab an SLI mobo if this is in your upgrade thoughts.

Here is another article for you comparing most of the GF8 series cards.
http://www.legionhardware.com/docu [...] id=710&p=2

If you look at crysis, there is a 2-4 fps difference between a GT and a GTX. Even if you overclock to ultra speeds it's still under 5 fps at those settings. Consider that SLI would be way ahead though. As an example of SLi scaling in crysis, look at this link. http://firingsquad.com/hardware/nv [...] page12.asp

So, 16x12 2x/16x. If a GT averages 30, a GTS 512MB 33, A GTX 35, And an ultra Maybe 37. A massively overclocked single card would probably be 40 fps at best seeing how crysis scales in other reviews. But look at dual 8800GTS 512MB at 55 fps. Certain games, SLI 8800GT will spank the GTX, no matter how overclocked the GTX is even.

Am actually shopping for a display right now, I'm either going with
a BenQ 24" an NEC 25.5" or
I posted a question in the cpu "other components area" asking about using a residential display like a 32" Sharp 1900x1200
or a Samsung 40" 1900x1200 with 10bit processing
or I really like the Planar 1900x1200 37"

BUT I Don't know if using these a larger "tv's" is still good with a PC?
If someone could answer that, It would be a huge help

My other concern is that a 37" and up may just be too big for every day use, but I play to use this monitor for my xbox 360 and watching movies as well.

I own a home theater business and so I am an authorized dealer for sharp, samsung, nec ect, but only their residential TV / theater lines.

So, i'm definitely going with the 8800GT, but do I need two? and if so, how much more is it to do the SLI config?

Whew, thanks again

I see you made your mind up but just for info here is toms review of thr G92 GTS compared to the other cards.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/GeFo [...] 29805.html
Mactronix

Thanks for the suppor Ironnads.

from what I can tell, with what I do, I really wouldn't utilitze the benefits of the GTX, and the GTS has small gains for the extra $130.

I think the GT makes more since for my budget and if I ever want better performace I can add 2nd GT and do really well....... RIGHT?????

As for the new cards coming out, I'm sure that they will rock, but with the GTX still around $500, I can't imagine the "new" "better" cards being any less expensive. and price/performance is important.

Thanks again

cory

Im in a similar situation, (except Im on an 8600GTS 256MB right now, which i screwed up and bought about a month before the 8800 GT launch) I want an 8800GT 512, but Im holding off to see where the 9 series lands in price/performance before I jump. Plus im hoping that theyll push the 8 series prices down.

You wont see a huge price diffrence right away, and why buy the gtx, when you can buy the gts 512 g92 and be only a few frams off for 200 dollars less? Bought mine from newegg for $309 usd.

Okay....fer-der-fer-der

lol, try holding your breathe and typing that all at once. lmao

So I was actually going to switch and go with the GTS -

But once again, I have been convinced to just stick with the GT and get a decent intercooler.

I can actually pick up the e8400 for $190 (Crazy, right@!?)

So with that price, it just makes since to me, I hope i don't regret it.

I really just want to make sure that I get a decent MOBO that can support the new E8400, SLI (if I want to later), 8gb ram, firewire , gigabit network.
of course raid & sata.

I think I'm really down to just pin pointing a MOBO
with the IDC e8400, evga 8800GT, WD/Seagate HD, i got a decent case, cooler, dvd drive. Corsair 2x2gb 4-4-4-12 ram.

I just need a good MOBO - less than $200, ???????????????