is it Worth upgrading?

antmic · 30th May 2008, 05:11 PM

i got a Geforce 7800GTX. and i been thinking of upgrading my GFX for ages. and now the new 9 series are out... i was thinking the 8 series are now cheaper maybe id snag one but i dunno...

is the performance increase on the 9800GTX worth it for the cost increase or should i get an 8800GTX?

g0tanks · 31st May 2008, 12:35 AM

Read this topic: Which card???

Chai · 31st May 2008, 08:53 AM

I think it's best to wait for next gen. 9 series = 8 series in terms of performance.

Midicow · 31st May 2008, 09:21 AM

or the Hd 4 series from ati, the 4850s look to be posed as 9600gt killers.. only we don't know what they'll sell for.

Rraven · 1st Jun 2008, 02:39 AM

Depending on your expertise and willingness to try. You might even look at doing something like this with the 9600GSO. Granted you have to have a specific model number to do it. But the ones on Newegg are selling for around $120 US. If I can find one of the KFA2(US branding on this maker) I may give it a shot myself.

www.LLY.get.to: How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512MB Part1

www.LLY.get.to: How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512Mb Part2

www.LLY.get.to: How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512Mb Part3

Save a little cash and wait and see what the next gen video cards are capable of. Actually theres prob more than one maker or model number out there that have done this with thier units. Worth looking into, I plan on it, if for nothing more than something to do

Mac Daddy · 1st Jun 2008, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rraven

Depending on your expertise and willingness to try. You might even look at doing something like this with the 9600GSO. Granted you have to have a specific model number to do it. But the ones on Newegg are selling for around $120 US. If I can find one of the KFA2(US branding on this maker) I may give it a shot myself.

www.LLY.get.to: How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512MB Part1

www.LLY.get.to: How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512Mb Part2

www.LLY.get.to: How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512Mb Part3

Save a little cash and wait and see what the next gen video cards are capable of. Actually theres prob more than one maker or model number out there that have done this with thier units. Worth looking into, I plan on it, if for nothing more than something to do

THX for including that but I have my doubts it will work properly. The GPU on the 9600gt is a better overclocker though as it doesn't suffer the heat issues the 8xxx series GPU's do.

Honestly antmic I would leave the 9800GTX and that series be and await newer platforms

Chai · 1st Jun 2008, 07:53 AM

9600GSO is the crippled 8800GTS G80 series, right?

Mac Daddy · 1st Jun 2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chai

9600GSO is the crippled 8800GTS G80 series, right?

9600GSO uses the same G92 GPU my 9600GT does ... only mine has 512M ram inherit.

Midicow · 1st Jun 2008, 09:05 AM

actually the 9600GSO series is a renamed 8800gs with better cooling...

The thing is some manufacturers are using 8800gts bases instead (like galaxy).

Mac Daddy · 1st Jun 2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Midicow

actually the 9600GSO series is a renamed 8800gs with better cooling...

The thing is some manufacturers are using 8800gts bases instead (like galaxy).

Gainward Bliss 9600GT 512 700/1800/950
E6550 @ 3.04G

Do I need a softmod to 8800gts? Article uses an E6700

Compare the results with the article:

Vantage:
ORB - World of Performance

3dmark6 attached

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	I think it's best to wait for next gen. 9 series = 8 series in terms of performance. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	9600GSO is the crippled 8800GTS G80 series, right? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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Rraven Just Started Join Date: 13 May 2008 Location: Blairsville, GA Posts: 50 Reputation: 129 Rep Power: 0	Depending on your expertise and willingness to try. You might even look at doing something like this with the 9600GSO. Granted you have to have a specific model number to do it. But the ones on Newegg are selling for around $120 US. If I can find one of the KFA2(US branding on this maker) I may give it a shot myself. www.LLY.get.to: How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512MB Part1 www.LLY.get.to: How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512Mb Part2 www.LLY.get.to: How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512Mb Part3 Save a little cash and wait and see what the next gen video cards are capable of. Actually theres prob more than one maker or model number out there that have done this with thier units. Worth looking into, I plan on it, if for nothing more than something to do

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Midicow Just Started Join Date: 4 May 2008 Posts: 59 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	actually the 9600GSO series is a renamed 8800gs with better cooling... The thing is some manufacturers are using 8800gts bases instead (like galaxy). __________________