A graphic card question

2008-02-24 12:51:27

#1

Bradt3hleader: Care [ ] - Don't care [x]; +121|6214

Ok so I currently have an Nvidia GeForce 7600GS. My PC died so a guy is repairing it, and I asked for an Nvidia GeForce 8600GT.

When my friend heard this, he said it's only like a 5% increase in performance, and I should save a bit more and get an Nvidia GeForce 8800GT.

Is this true? I'm not much of a PC expert.

Should I save the money or is it worth it. (Since it would take forever to get the money for the 8800GT, and I can't get some of the sw33t new games coming out).

2008-02-24 12:52:58

#2

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7088|Nårvei

Correct me if i'm wrong but 8600 series are not gaming cards ?

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2008-02-24 12:53:19

#3

FloppY_: +1,010|6564|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

If you plan on playing games, save up for the 8800GT... If you are over 16 it should not be hard to reach....

The 8600 is no a particularly fast card

Your thoughts, insights, and musings on this matter intrigue me

2008-02-24 13:02:50

#4

Bradt3hleader: Care [ ] - Don't care [x]; +121|6214

Thanks, but it's still "alot* better then the 7600Gs right?

2008-02-24 13:04:21

#5

coke: Aye up duck!; +440|6987|England. Stoke

Bradt3hleader wrote:
Thanks, but it's still "alot* better then the 7600Gs right?

The 8600 is not that much better at all...

2008-02-24 13:04:47

#6

Ender2309: has joined the GOP; +470|6849|USA

Bradt3hleader wrote:
Thanks, but it's still "alot* better then the 7600Gs right?

no. its pretty much the same thing with DX10.

2008-02-24 13:04:57

#7

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7121|Alberta, Canada

Bradt3hleader wrote:
Thanks, but it's still "alot* better then the 7600Gs right?

Not much better.

2008-02-24 13:07:26

#8

Bradt3hleader: Care [ ] - Don't care [x]; +121|6214

oups...well...I guess this means I wasted my money...but since I can have two graph cards in my PC the 8600GT would help right? I I put the old one in too? How does that work?

2008-02-24 13:08:50

#9

FloppY_: +1,010|6564|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

Bradt3hleader wrote:
oups...well...I guess this means I wasted my money...but since I can have two graph cards in my PC the 8600GT would help right? I I put the old one in too? How does that work?

It doesn't..

As far as I know, you can't run two different cards in SLi yet...

Why did you ask us here if you already bought it ?

Your thoughts, insights, and musings on this matter intrigue me

2008-02-24 13:09:20

#10

^*AlphA*^: F*ckers; +3,135|7016|The Hague, Netherlands

Bradt3hleader wrote:
oups...well...I guess this means I wasted my money...but since I can have two graph cards in my PC the 8600GT would help right? I I put the old one in too? How does that work?

only works with two identical cards (if i am correct)

https://bf3s.com/sigs/36eac2cb6af70a43508fd8d1c93d3201f4e23435.png

2008-02-24 13:11:40

#11

The_Sniper_NM: Official EVGA Fanboy; +94|6392|SC | USA |

it also depends on his mobo.

2008-02-24 13:15:25

#12

Bradt3hleader: Care [ ] - Don't care [x]; +121|6214

FloppY_ wrote:
Bradt3hleader wrote:
oups...well...I guess this means I wasted my money...but since I can have two graph cards in my PC the 8600GT would help right? I I put the old one in too? How does that work?
It doesn't..

As far as I know, you can't run two different cards in SLi yet...

Why did you ask us here if you already bought it ?

lol

I heard it's a good deal better then the 7600GS and I should get it, since I had the money. I did. And some guys I know say it'll be worth it.

And based on this...http://www.nvidia.com/object/graphics_c … y_now.html it should be a good upgrade.

2008-02-24 13:32:36

#13

FloppY_: +1,010|6564|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

Bradt3hleader wrote:
FloppY_ wrote:
Bradt3hleader wrote:
oups...well...I guess this means I wasted my money...but since I can have two graph cards in my PC the 8600GT would help right? I I put the old one in too? How does that work?
It doesn't..

As far as I know, you can't run two different cards in SLi yet...

Why did you ask us here if you already bought it ?
lol

I heard it's a good deal better then the 7600GS and I should get it, since I had the money. I did. And some guys I know say it'll be worth it.

And based on this...http://www.nvidia.com/object/graphics_c … y_now.html it should be a good upgrade.

Rule number one when buying stuff: Take every advice you get from the people making/selling it with a grain of salt..

Here is a proper comparison:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_ … ;chart=318

It is better, yeah,,, but I'd still go with a 8800GT which is pretty cheap...

Your thoughts, insights, and musings on this matter intrigue me

2008-02-24 13:34:57

#14

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6910

Just save for the 8800

2008-02-24 21:24:08

#15

Bradt3hleader: Care [ ] - Don't care [x]; +121|6214

:p ok thanks guys

2008-02-24 21:25:33

#16

djphetal: Go Ducks.; +346|6614|Oregon

Get the 9600.
It's a nice compromise of price and power.

2008-02-24 23:57:13

#17

Little BaBy JESUS: m8; +394|6427|'straya

yer 9600 wouldnt be a bad option for u... cheap and alot better than the 8600

2008-02-24 23:58:42

#18

-101-InvaderZim: Member; +42|7122|Waikato, Aotearoa

Bradt3hleader wrote:
Ok so I currently have an Nvidia GeForce 7600GS. My PC died so a guy is repairing it, and I asked for an Nvidia GeForce 8600GT.

When my friend heard this, he said it's only like a 5% increase in performance, and I should save a bit more and get an Nvidia GeForce 8800GT.

Is this true? I'm not much of a PC expert.

Should I save the money or is it worth it. (Since it would take forever to get the money for the 8800GT, and I can't get some of the sw33t new games coming out).

8800GTS 320/640mb video cards FTW

Save and buy 1 (or 2 if u want SLI).......

2008-02-25 01:43:53

#19

Bradt3hleader: Care [ ] - Don't care [x]; +121|6214

OK, I changed my order, thanks guys. I'm getting the Nvidia GeForce 8800GT!!

2008-02-25 02:05:11

#20

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6731|The Twilight Zone

Varegg wrote:
Correct me if i'm wrong but 8600 series are not gaming cards ?

Yes they are! Solitaire supports Dx10!

https://www.shrani.si/f/3H/7h/45GTw71U/untitled-1.png

2008-02-25 02:56:39

#21

Bradt3hleader: Care [ ] - Don't care [x]; +121|6214

.Sup wrote:
Varegg wrote:
Correct me if i'm wrong but 8600 series are not gaming cards ?
Yes they are! Solitaire supports Dx10!

ROFLMFAOLOL

So does pinball!!

Pinnb4Ll FTW!!! 1t5 s0 ub33rrrr l33t !!!1!+ç%!!1?/&!!

2008-02-25 03:45:08

#22

']['error: Banned; +630|6922|The Netherlands

Bradt3hleader wrote:
OK, I changed my order, thanks guys. I'm getting the Nvidia GeForce 8800GT!!

Awesome buy, you won't regret it

2008-02-25 07:38:22

#23

Brasso: member; +1,549|6908

djphetal wrote:
Get the 9600.
It's a nice compromise of price and power.

failcard is fail

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-02-25 07:41:25

#24

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|6898|Mhz

haffeysucks wrote:
djphetal wrote:
Get the 9600.
It's a nice compromise of price and power.
failcard is fail

Err, yeah... OK lol.

It's ~$50 cheaper and about 5% slower than an 8800GT but it fails?

The 8600 however does fail horribly and the 8800GT is one of the best value cards you can get.

2008-02-25 07:43:29

#25

Brasso: member; +1,549|6908

TheEternalPessimist wrote:
haffeysucks wrote:
djphetal wrote:
Get the 9600.
It's a nice compromise of price and power.
failcard is fail
Err, yeah... OK lol.

It's ~$50 cheaper and about 5% slower than an 8800GT but it fails?

The 8600 however does fail horribly and the 8800GT is one of the best value cards you can get.

Where are these 9600 vs 88GT benchmarks? If that's true I might just get one.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

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