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Andelin09   05-26-2008 at 07:29:14 AM
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Well, look at the specs, the core clock on the 8600 is higher as is the memory frequency.

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pauldh   05-26-2008 at 07:45:24 AM
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No comparison, the 8800GS is way more powerful. Don't even consider an 8600GTS priced that close.

And honestly, I doubt two 8600GTS in SLI could beat a single 8800GS is any game. The GS is simply twice the card.

That 8800GS will trade blows with the 320MB 8800GTS. look at 8600GTS vs 8800GTS 320MB. http://www.legionhardware.com/docu [...] id=710&p=2


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Maziar   05-26-2008 at 07:48:03 AM
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to Andelin09:
Nope the 8800 is alot better definitely go for it


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pauldh   05-26-2008 at 07:53:09 AM
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Yeah, what a steal for $100 with COD4 and a lifetime warranty even. I wish I needed another one.

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wild9   05-26-2008 at 08:37:57 AM
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No comptetition..the 8600 GTS is not in the same league.

The weak spot with the 8800GS and cards in the same class, is its 384MB of 192-bit memory. On lower resolutions this isn't a problem, however if you crank up the detail and resolution you'll see a large drop in frames.

On that basis the choice for me would be between a 9600GT and faster 8800GT. Both offer 512MB of 256-bit memory.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messag [...] id=2172005

Lowest NewEgg prices after rebate:

8800 GS = $99
512MB 9600 GT = $130
512MB 8800 GT = $134

Latest GPU Comparisons http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,1923.html

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romulus47plus1   05-26-2008 at 12:29:06 PM
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One 8800GS is even better than 2 8600GTS in SLI.

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