graphics card opinions

brimstone1392 · 06-28-2008, 03:35 PM

I'm starting a new build and have narrowed my selection of vid cards down to 2:
EVGA GeForce 8800GT Superclocked, and
EVGA GeForce 8800GTS (G92)

Now, the specs of the two cards seem close enough that either one would make a decent choice, the biggest differences in my eyes being the cost and the size of each card (the gts being the larger card; the gt being the smaller, cheaper one.)

I've read dozens of reviews for each and just can't seem to decide between them, so I'm looking for some opinions from you guys. Discuss!

HawMan · 06-28-2008, 04:09 PM

The 8800GTS G92 is faster, but not by much.

The 8800GT Is still a superb card.

patriothntr · 06-28-2008, 05:04 PM

They're both quite nice...The GTS has a reference 2 slot cooler, blowing hot air out, which I like a lot.

If you get one of the GT cards with the dual cooler, I would be searching by price.

Night_Wolf · 06-29-2008, 12:43 AM

I may add that the ATI 4850 is out too which is almost for the same price and beats both of them!!

patriothntr · 06-29-2008, 07:00 AM

The 4850 should be compared to the 9800gtx...it does cost a lil bit more at the moment...You can pick up a 8800gt for $130 or so now...Lowest I've seen a 4850 has been $150.

sopranodx10 · 06-29-2008, 07:52 AM

**** the 8800cards get the 9800gx2 its awesome and better

HawMan · 06-29-2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sopranodx10

**** the 8800cards get the 9800gx2 its awesome and better

Its not worth the money at all.

Get the 8800GTS G92 Or The ATI 4870 .

**Kalim** · 06-29-2008, 10:06 AM

Yeah, I'd definitely recommend the HD 4850 over 9600GT, 8800GT, and 8800GTS.

brimstone1392 · 06-29-2008, 03:13 PM

Well, I'm more of an Nvidia guy, so ATI is out of the question.

Also, I've built a couple of systems for people who requested a 9000 series card, and I'm DEFINITELY not impressed by them. Even the 9800GX2 is a poor replacement, conisdering the price-to-perfomance ratio, not to mention the power consumption/heat issues. I'm all but convinved that it's a case of "bigger number MUST be better," which has been a problem with computer components for a long time. (i.e. 9800 is more than 8800, so it must be better!

)

As I've mentioned, my choice is between the 8800GT and GTS. I'm still not sure if the GTS is worth it for the price difference it offers from the GT (about 50 bucks at last check.) I really do like the slot cooler, but the added size and power consumption is a little off-putting.

Still debating it with myself...

sopranodx10 · 06-29-2008, 04:36 PM

the 8800cards are getting old newer games coming out will req. more

patriothntr · 06-29-2008, 06:44 PM

Get a 8800gt with the dual slot cooler...newegg just had one from EVGA on sale for 120 or 130...the OC it if you want to bump it up a bit for gaming...

brimstone1392 · 06-30-2008, 02:17 PM

Well guys, thanks for the help but the decision has pretty much been made for me. I'm going with the GTS G92. (Got one of those "off the back of a truck" deals... hehe.)

Anyway, thanks again for all the advice. For the price I'm paying, I can't pass it up....

magnethead · 06-30-2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patriothntr

Get a 8800gt with the dual slot cooler...newegg just had one from EVGA on sale for 120 or 130...the OC it if you want to bump it up a bit for gaming...

i'd agree for most people. newegg has some evga's (keep in mind evga'sthe leader in the BIOS 1.0 department) that were factory clocked at 650, 660, and 675 MHz.

06-28-2008, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
brimstone1392 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23 OS: Windows XP	graphics card opinions I'm starting a new build and have narrowed my selection of vid cards down to 2: EVGA GeForce 8800GT Superclocked, and EVGA GeForce 8800GTS (G92) Now, the specs of the two cards seem close enough that either one would make a decent choice, the biggest differences in my eyes being the cost and the size of each card (the gts being the larger card; the gt being the smaller, cheaper one.) I've read dozens of reviews for each and just can't seem to decide between them, so I'm looking for some opinions from you guys. Discuss!

06-28-2008, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,415 OS: Win XP My System	Re: graphics card opinions The 8800GTS G92 is faster, but not by much. The 8800GT Is still a superb card. __________________ Please Consider Donating to keep the site free.

06-28-2008, 05:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
patriothntr Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 321 OS: XPsp3, PCLOS, other	Re: graphics card opinions They're both quite nice...The GTS has a reference 2 slot cooler, blowing hot air out, which I like a lot. If you get one of the GT cards with the dual cooler, I would be searching by price.

06-29-2008, 12:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Night_Wolf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 47 OS: Windows XP	Re: graphics card opinions I may add that the ATI 4850 is out too which is almost for the same price and beats both of them!!

06-29-2008, 07:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
patriothntr Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 321 OS: XPsp3, PCLOS, other	Re: graphics card opinions The 4850 should be compared to the 9800gtx...it does cost a lil bit more at the moment...You can pick up a 8800gt for $130 or so now...Lowest I've seen a 4850 has been $150.

06-29-2008, 07:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
sopranodx10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16 OS: xp 32 bit SP2	Re: graphics card opinions **** the 8800cards get the 9800gx2 its awesome and better

06-29-2008, 10:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,566 OS: Many	Re: graphics card opinions Yeah, I'd definitely recommend the HD 4850 over 9600GT, 8800GT, and 8800GTS.

06-29-2008, 03:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
brimstone1392 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23 OS: Windows XP	Re: graphics card opinions Well, I'm more of an Nvidia guy, so ATI is out of the question. Also, I've built a couple of systems for people who requested a 9000 series card, and I'm DEFINITELY not impressed by them. Even the 9800GX2 is a poor replacement, conisdering the price-to-perfomance ratio, not to mention the power consumption/heat issues. I'm all but convinved that it's a case of "bigger number MUST be better," which has been a problem with computer components for a long time. (i.e. 9800 is more than 8800, so it must be better! ) As I've mentioned, my choice is between the 8800GT and GTS. I'm still not sure if the GTS is worth it for the price difference it offers from the GT (about 50 bucks at last check.) I really do like the slot cooler, but the added size and power consumption is a little off-putting. Still debating it with myself...

06-29-2008, 04:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
sopranodx10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16 OS: xp 32 bit SP2	Re: graphics card opinions the 8800cards are getting old newer games coming out will req. more

06-29-2008, 06:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
patriothntr Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 321 OS: XPsp3, PCLOS, other	Re: graphics card opinions Get a 8800gt with the dual slot cooler...newegg just had one from EVGA on sale for 120 or 130...the OC it if you want to bump it up a bit for gaming...

06-30-2008, 02:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
brimstone1392 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23 OS: Windows XP	Re: graphics card opinions Well guys, thanks for the help but the decision has pretty much been made for me. I'm going with the GTS G92. (Got one of those "off the back of a truck" deals... hehe.) Anyway, thanks again for all the advice. For the price I'm paying, I can't pass it up....