EVGA 8800GT 512 or EVGA 8800GTS 640mb, same price

OK,

I can get either an EVGA 8800GT 512 or an EVGA 8800GTS 640mb for $179, which would you guys suggest. I realize the newer GT has the G92 core, but less memory. According to Toms' video card guide, both are comparable in the games I play and the resolutions I use.

Does anyone have any personal insight? I'm leaning towards the GTS since it has more memory, but it does have a slower clock speed and the older processor. I'm running XP, so DX10 performance isn't a consideration.

Which is more important, clock speed or amount of memory?

Thanks.

8800GT 512 without a single doubt!!

Btw both clock speeds and amount of memory are important but 8800GT has more Stream processors too which is the most important thing

I really wish they would price these cards more according to what their performance is, although I guess they still need to recoup the G80 production costs. Then there is the fact that the average user only sees that the 640 has more memory and thinks it is better.

I have the 8800GTS 640...rock solid and performs well.

But even I have to recommend the 8800GT...it wins.

The GTS 640MB is obsolete. The GT has a single-slot cooler which stinks. For $15 more you can have this MSI 8800GTS G92 512MB which beats both of them and comes with a pretty good game (The Witcher).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127325

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True. But like Jay said, it's good if you have it already. I'm still impressed that I can play Crysis at 1440x900 with everything on high and average filters with great frame rates on a card I've had for a year and a half. I'll be waiting for the next revision or two for sure.

I'm wiping up the tears my 640 dripped onto my sound card because you hurt it's feelings

I get what you mean though, and honestly I'm quite surprised the G80 8800s have held up for this long. Although I think I said the same thing about my Ti4600 when that was a year or two old too.