Zotac AMP 9600GT or Galaxy 9600GT OC?

karhoe · 24th May 2008, 06:22 PM

I plan to buy either one of the GC next month, since they are similiarly priced, I am wondering which want should I get.

From my research, Zotac has higher GPU clock rate of 725 compared to 700 of Galaxy, Zotac has higher shader clock of 1750 compared to Galaxy 1625. Both has the same effective memory clock of 2ghz.

It seems like Zotac is a better one, but then Zotac HSF only occupies one slot whereas Galaxy one is bigger and occupy two slot hence it should provide better cooling.

What do you guys think?

Thanks

g0tanks · 24th May 2008, 07:03 PM

There shouldn't be much difference between the cooling. If you have enough space, and you're planning on overclocking, you might want to get the Galaxy one and clock it higher than the Zotac.

Adrian Wong · 24th May 2008, 10:02 PM

Well, I think it's pretty simple. If you do not mind overclocking the card yourself, go for the Galaxy. You can easily beat the small 25 MHz core overclock. The better cooler should also help you overclock better than the Zotac.

Chai · 24th May 2008, 10:20 PM

I always thought overclocking depends on luck.

Adrian Wong · 24th May 2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

I always thought overclocking depends on luck.

Luck also, but better cooling never hurts!

The_YongGrand · 24th May 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karhoe

I plan to buy either one of the GC next month, since they are similiarly priced, I am wondering which want should I get.

From my research, Zotac has higher GPU clock rate of 725 compared to 700 of Galaxy, Zotac has higher shader clock of 1750 compared to Galaxy 1625. Both has the same effective memory clock of 2ghz.

It seems like Zotac is a better one, but then Zotac HSF only occupies one slot whereas Galaxy one is bigger and occupy two slot hence it should provide better cooling.

What do you guys think?

Thanks

Without overclocking, if you want better cooling, the Galaxy gets my vote.

If speed and performance some more, the Zotac.

Personally, I think both of them are equally great!

Midicow · 25th May 2008, 02:11 AM

Galaxy between the two,

Zotac has been known to make some graphic cards that didn't quite live up to their potential heh.

But if it were me i'd spend an extra 10 bucks and get an XFX or an EVGA because they have a lifetime warranty that covers overclocking an third-party mods.

Mac Daddy · 25th May 2008, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karhoe

I plan to buy either one of the GC next month, since they are similiarly priced, I am wondering which want should I get.

From my research, Zotac has higher GPU clock rate of 725 compared to 700 of Galaxy, Zotac has higher shader clock of 1750 compared to Galaxy 1625. Both has the same effective memory clock of 2ghz.

It seems like Zotac is a better one, but then Zotac HSF only occupies one slot whereas Galaxy one is bigger and occupy two slot hence it should provide better cooling.

What do you guys think?

Thanks

This one ?

Canada Computers - Video Cards > PCI-Express Cards > Powered By nVidia : Galaxy GeForce 9600GT Overclocked Chipset (670Mhz) 512MB DDR3 (2000Mhz) (Cooler Master Fan - Gen 2) Dual Dual-Link Display PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card.

I was thinking of picking up one myself to play with SLI. I might change the cooler though. See nothing really available yet but will check the GPU bolt pattern and if its the same the Accelero comes off my X1950. Its on sale

Digerati · 25th May 2008, 03:31 PM

Go with the Galaxy. Galaxy's cards have a better overclocking potential. Personally, I would just go with whatever is cheaper. If they both have the exact same price, I would go with whichever has the lowest rebate value. I always get my rebates but still hate MIRs!

belikethat · 25th May 2008, 11:21 PM

if ur not gonna do overclocking than get the zotac, zotac not too bad too

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Midicow Just Started Join Date: 4 May 2008 Posts: 59 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Galaxy between the two, Zotac has been known to make some graphic cards that didn't quite live up to their potential heh. But if it were me i'd spend an extra 10 bucks and get an XFX or an EVGA because they have a lifetime warranty that covers overclocking an third-party mods. __________________

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Digerati Just Started Join Date: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 45 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Go with the Galaxy. Galaxy's cards have a better overclocking potential. Personally, I would just go with whatever is cheaper. If they both have the exact same price, I would go with whichever has the lowest rebate value. I always get my rebates but still hate MIRs!

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