Which is Better: Asus 9800GT or EVGA 8800GT

8800 gt and 9800 gt are the same except the 9800 has tri-sli capability. So if you don't need that go for the cheapest one.

Both those cards that i posted originally are dual slot cooling.

As far as 4850s with after market cooling i've never heard of the golden sample, but like i said i did see the the:

HIS 4850 ICE4Q for $195

and

MSI R4850 for $195 w/$30 mir

dunno, those nvidias are only $125 ar and seem to have fewer driver issues with the game the card is intended to play(WAR) and the 4850 really only seems to shine when running huge resolutions, i run 1440x900 with no plans of upgrading in the future.

i found this a very good deal, u get two ull have performance close if not superior to that of a single gtx 280 heres the link...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814133232

sorry its very dark in the room and i cant see the keys

at $110.99 8800gt 512mb ram is ridiculously low. It might be slower, but it sure has better value. sli never was and likely never will be, much like crossfire never was and likely never will be- better value.

But as the single cards go, if you dont have the money for 4850, 8800gt IS the next best thing in the price/performance.

I'd advise you to avoid single slot solutions like plague.. unless you dont have money to afford better cooling solution- either by manufacturer or an aftermarket cooler.

for the record, ati drivers are no buggier than nvidias. In fact, they're both very decent.

8800gt would be sufficient at your resolution... go for it

what is that card? does it exist?

where can u buy gainward products?

The 9800GT uses the exact same chip and ref clocks as the 8800GT. That said go with the Asus since it has higher clocks. A 4850 is better though so if your going to spend that much money take a look at this 1GB 4850 card instead which is 169.99 after rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 14-102-759

alright you guys convinced me. ordered up this bad boy that comes with an after market zalman cooler:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814125238

for $145 w/ -$15 promo VGA91615 and $20 mir

i figure if the cooling/noise sucks its so cheap that i can buy an arctic cooling if i need to and still come out ahead.