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stash9876   12-23-2008 at 10:39:02 PM

Hi, I'm new to the site and I'm thinking about upgrading my GPU and CPU for gaming. I'm kind of a noob when it comes to this stuff so I am hoping you guys can help me rank these graphics cards based on performance.

 

8800gt
9600gt
9800gt
3870
4850

 

I have read The Short List BTW, I'm more interested in how these cards compare to each other based on performance, without price included.


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rwpritchett   12-23-2008 at 10:57:35 PM
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Just going off of Tom's monthly graphics card tier list, I'd rank them like this:

3870=9600GT<8800GT/9800GT<4850

The 8800GT and the 9800GT are the exact same card if I've read correctly. It's part of Nvidia's confusing naming scheme. The 3870 and 9600GT trade blows depending on the game/benchmark, but the 4850 is above all listed. Someone correct me if I'm wrong?

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jerreece   12-23-2008 at 11:05:29 PM
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rwprichett has the info right. :)

8800GT/9800GT = Same Thing.

4850 is definitely your best bet if you're considering it. :) Great card. For modern gaming, I would definitely suggest this card. The others, 8800/9800GT and 9600GT are adequate, but will need replaced soon(er).

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stash9876   12-23-2008 at 11:57:34 PM
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Thanks for the info fellas, and thanks for the helpful link. Do you think prices will go down when Nvidia releases their new cards?

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einstein4pres   12-24-2008 at 12:00:34 AM
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Prices will continually drift downward. If you're happy to wait, then do so. Competition does drag down the prices, so during periods when a lot of new cards are introduced, prices tend to drop faster.

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4745454b   12-24-2008 at 02:04:42 AM
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What new cards? Nvidia is considering naming current G92 parts (9800GT/GTX, etc) with "new" GTX names. The GTX150 is rumored to be the 8800GT/9800GT. I don't check the rumor mill sites that often, but I haven't heard of any new lower end GTX parts. Prices will fall as AMD releases new cards and Nvidia adjusts their prices to compensate. I don't think anything new from AMD is coming soon, so you might as well buy now and enjoy the Christmas sales.

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