8600 Gts or 8800 Gts?

**Jtsou** · 08-08-2007, 07:44 PM

I know the 8800 is better, but is it worth the extra $$ for it?
Im on a tight budget and if the 8600 will do really good, im gonna go for it.

EDIT: I may eventually get the 8600's in SLI mode, would that be good?

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 08-08-2007, 09:12 PM

an 8800 would be better then 2 8600s

**Jtsou** · 08-08-2007, 09:17 PM

But for the money?

Lowest price for an 8800: 270$

Lowest for 8600: 120$

Source: Newegg.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 08-08-2007, 09:20 PM

Yes it is way worth it

Tumbleweed36 · 08-08-2007, 09:21 PM

I think in the long run, the 8600 is a stopgap that can't compare to the 8800. Even in sli (which I think is overhyped), you won't be happy unless you go for the 8800, even though the cost is much greater.

If you are strapped for a budget, then get the 8600 and resell it on Ebay when you have the bucks to get the "real deal." Don't count on two 8600 cards to suffice if you want the best.

That is my opinion.

**Jtsou** · 08-09-2007, 06:19 AM

thanks tumble, so i should just use 1 8600 till i get money for an 8800?

Tumbleweed36 · 08-09-2007, 07:19 AM

That would be my advice to you. Counting on sli will not meet what you expect from a pure 8800. Just make sure your power supply is up to the task. You might be wise to use any extra bucks to bolster your power supply, because when you go to the 8800, you will need more power if your supply isn't up to snuff. Let us know if we can help.

pwcorgi · 08-09-2007, 08:27 PM

I'm in a similar situation, and yes I agree that SLi way overhyped!
Will an Enermax 600psu be good for a 8800?
I don't care for XFX, but should i get MSI or BFG, and which model? Thank You

Tumbleweed36 · 08-09-2007, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwcorgi

I'm in a similar situation, and yes I agree that SLi way overhyped!
Will an Enermax 600psu be good for a 8800?

I would not purchase any enermax for any of my rigs at this time, because they have had some serious problems with quality control the past few months. Therefore, if I would not purchase something for myself, I can not in good conscious, recommend it to you. They have had some excellent quality through the years, but must prove themselves again to me before I will use their supplies.

I would recommend a 700+ watt; ie: Silverstone, Seasonic, PC Power & Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower (no other series from this company), OCZ (they are a great price right now) for a quality power supply. You know, it might be a good idea for you to take a look HERE before you purchase a new power supply:

pwcorgi · 08-09-2007, 10:03 PM

The reason I mentioned Enermax, is because it's already in my computer.
It's the 600 watt psu that was advertised last year.

Tumbleweed36 · 08-10-2007, 03:22 AM

If it is on there and working, then try it. My guess is that it should do fine with the 8600 for now. Enermax is a very strong supply if you get a good one. When you get the 8800, then I would get something larger with more power.

**TheMatt** · 08-11-2007, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

I would not purchase any enermax for any of my rigs at this time, because they have had some serious problems with quality control the past few months. Therefore, if I would not purchase something for myself, I can not in good conscious, recommend it to you. They have had some excellent quality through the years, but must prove themselves again to me before I will use their supplies.

The Enermax Infiniti and Galaxy units have proven to be solid, but I would not go for any of their lower wattage and lower end "gray box" PSUs. An Enermax Infiniti 720w will hold up an 8800 just fine, but its price is well up there.

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Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Re: 8600 Gts or 8800 Gts? I think in the long run, the 8600 is a stopgap that can't compare to the 8800. Even in sli (which I think is overhyped), you won't be happy unless you go for the 8800, even though the cost is much greater. If you are strapped for a budget, then get the 8600 and resell it on Ebay when you have the bucks to get the "real deal." Don't count on two 8600 cards to suffice if you want the best. That is my opinion. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 08-08-2007 at 09:23 PM.

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Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: 8600 Gts or 8800 Gts? thanks tumble, so i should just use 1 8600 till i get money for an 8800?

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Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Re: 8600 Gts or 8800 Gts? That would be my advice to you. Counting on sli will not meet what you expect from a pure 8800. Just make sure your power supply is up to the task. You might be wise to use any extra bucks to bolster your power supply, because when you go to the 8800, you will need more power if your supply isn't up to snuff. Let us know if we can help. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

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pwcorgi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: 8600 Gts or 8800 Gts? I'm in a similar situation, and yes I agree that SLi way overhyped! Will an Enermax 600psu be good for a 8800? I don't care for XFX, but should i get MSI or BFG, and which model? Thank You Last edited by pwcorgi; 08-09-2007 at 08:28 PM.

08-09-2007, 10:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
pwcorgi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: 8600 Gts or 8800 Gts? The reason I mentioned Enermax, is because it's already in my computer. It's the 600 watt psu that was advertised last year.

08-10-2007, 03:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Re: 8600 Gts or 8800 Gts? If it is on there and working, then try it. My guess is that it should do fine with the 8600 for now. Enermax is a very strong supply if you get a good one. When you get the 8800, then I would get something larger with more power. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 08-10-2007 at 03:26 AM.