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Which is a better value for the money?


 
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1.  9600GT for $135
 
 
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2.  8800GT for $160
 

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seeker1321
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n°1798899
03-17-2008 at 05:43:58 PM

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.


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n°1798902
03-17-2008 at 05:49:37 PM

24" = 8800gts
 
22" = 8800gt
 
19"= 9600gt
 

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n°1798909
03-17-2008 at 06:08:50 PM

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

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n°1798914
03-17-2008 at 06:20:30 PM

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.  


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n°1798917
03-17-2008 at 06:25:19 PM

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

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n°1798919
03-17-2008 at 06:30:00 PM

512

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n°1798936
03-17-2008 at 07:33:14 PM

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


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n°1798937
03-17-2008 at 07:38:17 PM

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.


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n°1798946
03-17-2008 at 07:58:28 PM

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

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n°1798948
03-17-2008 at 08:02:29 PM

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

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n°1798952
03-17-2008 at 08:06:30 PM

is PNY known for making good cards?

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n°1798957
03-17-2008 at 08:13:23 PM

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.


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n°1798960
03-17-2008 at 08:22:54 PM

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

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n°1798962
03-17-2008 at 08:27:53 PM

Portal wrote :

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.


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n°1798964
03-17-2008 at 08:30:06 PM

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

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n°1798967
03-17-2008 at 08:31:55 PM

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.

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n°1798968
03-17-2008 at 08:32:40 PM

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

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n°1798970
03-17-2008 at 08:38:05 PM

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.


Message edited by jay2tall on 03-17-2008 at 08:38:22 PM

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n°1798976
03-17-2008 at 08:55:05 PM

_visual wrote :

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


 :o ... :ange:

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n°1798980
03-17-2008 at 09:06:39 PM

homerdog wrote :

:o ... :ange:


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


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n°1798982
03-17-2008 at 09:15:58 PM

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


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n°1798984
03-17-2008 at 09:18:58 PM