decisions decisions... GTS or GTX?

2007-05-20 15:58:33

#1

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|7040|Portland, OR, USA

Okay, so.. I have some spare parts lying around and all I need to do is throw in another graphics card and I have a third computer. I'd end up taking the 7900 GT out of mine and put it in with the spare parts and give that one to my brother... In turn, I'd give the one my brother has to my mom. That leaves me without a graphics card.

I have:
Vista ultimate 64-bit
Evga 680i SLi motherboard
4GB ddr2 800 Patriot Ram
E6600 @ 2.4
soundblaster x-fi extreme music
7900 GT (would go to my brother)
all in a coolermaster stacker 930 with 7 120 mm case fans (heat probably wouldn't be an issue)

Considering the fact that I'm only 16 and work 10 hours a week at $8.25 an hour and I probably won't be upgrading my graphics card again for a while. And.. I think my mom/brother will pitch in at least 300 because they're getting a whole bunch of stuff that I paid for previously, Should I go for the 8800GTX or the 8800GTS 640 MB?

Cards in question:
GTX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130072

GTS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130080

2007-05-20 15:59:15

#2

Archer: rapes face; +161|6895|Canuckistan

Ultra

2007-05-20 16:05:20

#3

Des.Kmal: Member; +917|7089|Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Archer wrote:
Ultra

YEAH! lets spend 220 extra dollars on some clock speed u can OC it to anyway!

YEAH! awesome idea dude!

GTX can easily be OC'd to ultra speed...

"z0mg a kewl looking fan lolz!11 220 extra dollars is worth it!! "

lol, dont get ultra, get GTX

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2007-05-20 16:05:58

#4

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|7040|Portland, OR, USA

Archer wrote:
Ultra

Oh, okay..

to clarify the question. In terms of longevity/future proofing and price/performance ratio, which card is best?

2007-05-20 16:16:28

#5

Des.Kmal: Member; +917|7089|Atlanta, Georgia, USA

CommieChipmunk wrote:
Archer wrote:
Ultra
Oh, okay..

to clarify the question. In terms of longevity/future proofing and price/performance ratio, which card is best?

GTX will last longer..... price/performance is VERY good... and is pretty expensive, but you get DX10 for ALONG time

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2007-05-20 16:18:24

#6

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6960|Gogledd Cymru

Des.Kmal wrote:
CommieChipmunk wrote:
Archer wrote:
Ultra
Oh, okay..

to clarify the question. In terms of longevity/future proofing and price/performance ratio, which card is best?
GTX will last longer..... price/performance is VERY good... and is pretty expensive, but you get DX10 for ALONG time

:ph34r: the camuls knowledge

2007-05-20 16:18:41

#7

Bull3t: stephen brule; +83|6772

Gtx.

2007-05-20 16:21:15

#8

Des.Kmal: Member; +917|7089|Atlanta, Georgia, USA

surgeon_bond wrote:
Des.Kmal wrote:
CommieChipmunk wrote:

Oh, okay..

to clarify the question. In terms of longevity/future proofing and price/performance ratio, which card is best?
GTX will last longer..... price/performance is VERY good... and is pretty expensive, but you get DX10 for ALONG time
:ph34r: the camuls knowledge

i try.

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2007-05-20 18:51:26

#9

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|7040|Portland, OR, USA

alright, gtx it is then...?

2007-05-20 18:51:56

#10

Havok: Nymphomaniac Treatment Specialist; +302|7145|Florida, United States

CommieChipmunk wrote:
alright, gtx it is then...?

I say GTX. Other people say GTX. GTX FTW!

2007-05-20 18:53:15

#11

Archer: rapes face; +161|6895|Canuckistan

Des.Kmal wrote:
Archer wrote:
Ultra
YEAH! lets spend 220 extra dollars on some clock speed u can OC it to anyway!

YEAH! awesome idea dude!

GTX can easily be OC'd to ultra speed...

"z0mg a kewl looking fan lolz!11 220 extra dollars is worth it!! "

lol, dont get ultra, get GTX

Fuck you, I was trying to get this spoiled kid to waste his money. >: (

2007-05-20 18:56:58

#12

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6993|...

Get the GTX if you have the means ... Its been good for me.

ArcherCakes wrote:
Fuck you, I was trying to get this spoiled kid to waste his money. >: (

What makes you think he is spoiled?

2007-05-20 19:00:49

#13

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|7040|Portland, OR, USA

Spoiled?.. eh I've been working since I was fourteen.. lol

2007-05-20 19:48:03

#14

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|7008|Long Island, New York

GTX!2!!11!1!!1eleven

But you might wanna wait. When the 8950 GX and GX2 come out it's gonna go down to 400 dollars (from what I heard).

2007-05-20 19:50:56

#15

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|7040|Portland, OR, USA

do you know when this could be? .. I heard the same thing about the ultra..

Last edited by CommieChipmunk (2007-05-20 19:51:22)

2007-05-20 19:56:16

#16

Fredrik: i hate you all; +201|7119|Norway

I've got the gts and im very happy with it.

I think the price difference was much bigger when i had to choose. uhm.. still think the gtx is to expensive if you compare performance, but if you can afford it, then go gtx. They are both great, and i think you'll be happy with your choice either way.

2007-05-20 20:17:09

#17

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|7008|Long Island, New York

CommieChipmunk wrote:
do you know when this could be? .. I heard the same thing about the ultra..

Summer.

2007-05-21 02:00:29

#18

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6964|N. Ireland

You have some options:

1. Wait for ultra to be released, then 8800GTX prices will go down;
2. Get a single 800GTX now, which will "not be the newest on the market" in a year's time;
3. Wait and get an X2900XT-X, if the reviews are right.

2007-05-21 04:17:54

#19

killinzero1: Member; +14|6858

Bull3t wrote:
Gtx.

wut he said

2007-05-21 06:49:34

#20

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|7052|SE London

Get the GTX, go on, you know you want to.

2007-05-21 07:36:37

#21

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|7040|Portland, OR, USA

leetkyle wrote:
You have some options:

1. Wait for ultra to be released, then 8800GTX prices will go down;
2. Get a single 800GTX now, which will "not be the newest on the market" in a year's time;
3. Wait and get an X2900XT-X, if the reviews are right.

the ultra is already released...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi … =0&y=0

2007-05-21 08:31:22

#22

Bell: Frosties > Cornflakes; +362|7020|UK

If you can afford the GTX by all means. Personally I would just get the GTS, by the time that begins to strugle, I doubt the GTX would be miles ahead. 25%performance increase for a 25% price hike, up to you.... I'd buy a GTS and spend a bit on extra colling and OC it I'm coming to the states next week for my sisters birthday, and getting a GTX, only because, what the UK plays for a GTS you can get a GTX in the US for the same price (why did I move here!?)

Martyn

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