9600GT vs 8800GT

[seeker1321]

If you follow slickdeals.net there have been a lot of deals for video cards lately, I missed out on the 8800 GTS (G92) for $180, these are the best current deals, which do you think is the better buy? I have a 22 inch ws monitor (1680x1050). Thanks for your opinions.

 

[dos1986]

24" = 8800gts

22" = 8800gt

19"= 9600gt

 

[dev1se]

What Dos said....

Mind, 8800GTS on 19" would be nice too for extra eye candy.

 

[pauldh]

Either is great for the money but I'd go 8800GT for 16x10 native gaming if you can afford it. If it's a stretch, the 9600GT is a very good option too. For 12x10 or 14x9, the $110 8800GS is a winner too IMO.

 

[homerdog]

Is that 8800GT of the 256MB or 512MB variety?

 

[seeker1321]

512

 

[pauldh]

^ good point, avoid the 256MB 8800GT. Not worth much considering other cards/prices out now.

 

[jay2tall]

I would say the 9600GT is the better "value" however for the price of the 8800GT it's worth the extra$$. I actually think the GTS is worth the extra just for the cooling, but if you are on a budget you have certain options.

The 9600GT seems to scale well in SLI to and is a cheap highend solution. 2 9600gt's in SLI kill an ULTRA anyday.

 

[portal]

Link me to this cheap card please. I am purchasing one in coming days.

 

[seeker1321]

Both those prices are after rebate, the 9600GT is after rebate and a newegg newsletter code.

9600 GT http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=769790

8800GT http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=769940

 

[portal]

is PNY known for making good cards?

 

[jay2tall]

Ehh. I bought one from walmart for my sister like 4 years ago. But really if you are going for a Gamer card.. stick with the companies that the gamers use... XFX, eVGA, etc. Their warranties are more "friendly" than others.

 

[portal]

Well I was originally going to get the evga from newegg, but this price just seems too good to pass up.

 

[jay2tall]

Well I was originally going to get the evga from newegg, but this price just seems too good to pass up.

You get what you pay for... Just remember that. I rather get a good deal with a reputable manufacturer from a reputable place.

 

[portal]

Ok based on history, do you think the 8800 will drop in price this week?

 

[_visual]

My 9600GT is serving me well so far *touchwood*.

I know the 8800GT is a little more money, and a little bit better, but I got a good price on the 9600GT (£30 cheaper), and I spent the difference on a new hard drive. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 9600GT again, but if the 8800GT 512 just fits in your budget then buy it.

 

[doubletake33]

8800gt 512 unless you're hell bent on saving $30.

 

[jay2tall]

Buy within your budget. To me $30 is not a biggie. To someone else $30 is a whole days work. Both cards are an outstanding buy.

 

[homerdog]

My 9600GT is serving me well so far *touchwood*.

...

 

[Mousemonkey]

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At least he's not touching cloth. :lol:

 

[jay2tall]

I was wondering how long it would take the Monkey to show up.

 

[Mousemonkey]

:lol: Like when your breakfast won't flush, I'm always floating.

 

[kpo6969]

24" = 8800gts

22" = 8800gt

19"= 9600gt

same ^

 

[jay2tall]

:lol: Like when your breakfast won't flush, I'm always floating.

You beat my blueberry muffin to the surface. It hasn't made a reappearance yet. haha. You are never allowed to change your Avatar though.

24" = 8800gts

22" = 8800gt

19"= 9600gt

I sorta dissagree. the 8800gt and 8800gts aren't much different in performance, it's more cooling than anything. The 9600Gt is under the 8800GT though but priced well. You can't really but a screen or resolution size on any of those 3 cards. Each game will run different depending on requirements.

 

[Mousemonkey]

same ^

Quite a good rule of thumb I thought, for the time being at least.