8600gt 512mb

2008-07-31 09:18:27

#26

Brasso: member; +1,549|6898

Ryan wrote:
haffeysucks wrote:
Ryan wrote:
So I wouldn't be able to run the newer games any better?
Negative, and it's a waste of your money
Ok, thanks man, I trust your opinion.

np - use that money to get a better PSU

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2008-07-31 09:24:13

#27

killinzero1: Member; +14|6655

Ryan wrote:
[TUF]Catbox wrote:
it will run BF2 easily from what i ave heard... the 8800gt is as cheap as 130 bucks on newegg... the other question is your power supply...what wattage?
I'm over BF2. I'm looking forward to newer games.
I can get an 8600GT for $130 from Future Shop (I'm in Canada, no newegg) and an 8800GT for like $170, but I only have a 300W PSU.
The 8800GT recommends at least 450W I think and the 8600GT only requires 350W.

newegg is comming to you :-)

2008-07-31 09:31:01

#28

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6465|Winland

Against what most people think, 8600GTs are faster than 7900GTs. However, it's only by so little, that it's not enough to warrant an upgrade.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-07-31 09:43:54

#29

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7111|Alberta, Canada

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Against what most people think, 8600GTs are faster than 7900GTs. However, it's only by so little, that it's not enough to warrant an upgrade.

I have a 7900GS actually.

2008-07-31 11:00:16

#30

prototype: Member; +52|6579

you should get the 8800GT or the new 8800GS

2008-07-31 11:20:43

#31

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6465|Winland

Ryan wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
Against what most people think, 8600GTs are faster than 7900GTs. However, it's only by so little, that it's not enough to warrant an upgrade.
I have a 7900GS actually.

Same thing, different letters. Later rebranded to 7900GT.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-07-31 11:41:10

#32

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6985|Riva, MD

prototype wrote:
you should get the 8800GT or the new 8800GS

He's stated several times now that he can't get that because his PSU isn't powerful enough to support it.

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Against what most people think, 8600GTs are faster than 7900GTs. However, it's only by so little, that it's not enough to warrant an upgrade.

I'd like to see some proof please, not because I don't believe you, but so I can inflate my e-penis a bit.

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2008-07-31 11:46:49

#33

aerodynamic: FOCKING HELL; +241|6021|Roma

I'm using a macbook pro with an 8600 M GT.
And hey eventhough its the notebook version it runs bf2, cod4, bf2142, lost plante, GOW ad many others pretty smooth.
even in med-high details.

https://bf3s.com/sigs/8ea27f2d75b353b0a18b096ed75ec5e142da7cc2.png

2008-07-31 11:50:14

#34

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6465|Winland

_j5689_ wrote:
prototype wrote:
you should get the 8800GT or the new 8800GS
He's stated several times now that he can't get that because his PSU isn't powerful enough to support it.

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Against what most people think, 8600GTs are faster than 7900GTs. However, it's only by so little, that it's not enough to warrant an upgrade.
I'd like to see some proof please, not because I don't believe you, but so I can inflate my e-penis a bit.

Just check the Futuremark ORB. 8600GTs score around 4500-5500, 7900s score 3000-4500.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-07-31 11:54:40

#35

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7111|Alberta, Canada

_j5689_ wrote:
prototype wrote:
you should get the 8800GT or the new 8800GS
He's stated several times now that he can't get that because his PSU isn't powerful enough to support it.

Thank you.

2008-07-31 12:13:17

#36

The#1Spot: Member; +105|6808|byah

Ryan wrote:
haffeysucks wrote:
Ryan wrote:

Well, for only $130, it's not that bad. I can see my 7900 struggling with some new games, and I want to be prepared.
7900 > 8600 tbh
Why is that?

They are almost identical in performance

2008-07-31 12:32:53

#37

Benzin: Member; +576|6267

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/

600W PSUs - http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/ … amp;Sort=4

Plan ahead and upgrade while you have some extra cash.

Last edited by CapnNismo (2008-07-31 12:33:42)

2008-07-31 15:56:58

#38

wah1188: You orrible caaaaaaan't; +321|6728|UK

pirate7474 wrote:
When there's newegg in canada. I'd get a 3850. It looks fine and from the reviews it's better than the 8600.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814102715

It's $100 and you can save a bit more to get a better PSU.

It seems like a better alternative.

I have a 3850 256mb it's pretty sweet.

2008-08-01 09:06:15

#39

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6731|cuntshitlake

8600GT does beat 7900GT in performance, I know, I own both cards. However not by a lot.

And I know exactly what you will buy: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications … p;CatId=28 and http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications … CatId=1079

Gogogogo.

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2008-08-01 09:12:55

#40

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6580

Add another $50-60 for the Canadian Tiger Direct, plus 14% tax. Does that still keep him on budget?

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2008-08-01 09:17:35

#41

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6731|cuntshitlake

ebug9 wrote:
Add another $50-60 for the Canadian Tiger Direct, plus 14% tax. Does that still keep him on budget?

I thought they ship with same prices. Dunno then

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