8600gs vc 7600gs

[Berkut]

Originally Posted by jahogus

Hi all, I am looking for graphics card to upgrade from the crappy integrated graphics for some casual gaming and for around $60-70, these two cards are cheap buys. I was wondering if anyone think i should get one over the other or whether it would be worth it to get two and put it in Sli?

It seems the thread has wandered off the point a little. Sorry I'm so late answering the question, but just in case anyone else wants the answer in the future :

1. Yes, 8600GS does exist as a desktop PCI-E card
2. They typically ship with complete PCs rather than stand alone products
3. People often upgrade what they have bought, so you can expect to see 8600GS cards available 2nd hand
4. I happen to have 2 in SLI, as supplied with one of my systems.

I've benchmarked mine, as they'll shortly be replaced on delivery of my 9 series cards, but...

3DMark06 score, Q6600 at 2.4MHz, 3GB RAM @ 800MHz, no overclock, Dual 8600GS in SLI - approx 5035.
3DMark06 score, similar but not identical system, 2GB RAM, SINGLE 8600GS - approx 2800

So, yes, if you can pick up a second, it'll make a difference. What counts is whether the price justifies it.

[goldfries]

Originally Posted by Berkut

3DMark06 score, Q6600 at 2.4MHz, 3GB RAM @ 800MHz, no overclock, Dual 8600GS in SLI - approx 5035.

wow. that's barely an 8600GT.