Low end GF9 or Higher end GF8?

karhoe · 30th Apr 2008, 10:43 AM

Hi,

I am wondering if it is better to get Geforce 8800GT or Geforce 9600GT? What are the new things you get in GF9?

*I did some google but I want to hear you guys feedback

Thanks

Adrian Wong · 30th Apr 2008, 02:12 PM

Frankly speaking, both are essentially the same GPU feature-wise. Whatever is in the GeForce 8800 GT is in the GeForce 9600 GT, and vice versa.

So, if you have to choose between the two, you should decide that based on the performance level you are looking for... or the current price-performance ratios of the two cards.

goldfries · 30th Apr 2008, 06:00 PM

the 8800GT has a little more stuff, you can refer to TechARP's GPU comparison.

only other hand, 9600GT is the more cost-effective solution.

Mac Daddy · 30th Apr 2008, 06:40 PM

Both cards are solid the 8800GT is a nice platform and works well. The 9600GT also works very well and the G94 GPU runs a lot cooler than the 8800 series GPU's which has been an issue for O/Cing.

It comes down to price vs performance I guess with an O/C on this 9600gt I can match performance of a stock 8800GT quite easily with a GPU core temp never over 65C(750) with the stock cooler.

nearownkira · 30th Apr 2008, 07:53 PM

buy the card depend on how big is your monitor and detail of the game you want to set.

Max_87 · 30th Apr 2008, 08:31 PM

8800GT is slightly faster, around 5% I remember.

Lacus · 1st May 2008, 12:02 AM

Hmm, go for the 9600gt. Since it's running on newer tech and almost same price as 8800gt (i think..correct me if i'm wrong ^^v)

Chai · 1st May 2008, 12:15 AM

9800GTX > 8800GTS > 8800GT > 9600GT

The_YongGrand · 1st May 2008, 01:10 AM

I prefer the 9600GT. Cost effective like Mr. Fries say.

Digerati · 1st May 2008, 08:30 AM

Go for the 9600GT, then sell it and buy one of the newer 9900 cards when they come out in July. They should bring new technology to compete with ATI's 4800 HD.

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goldfries More Than Meets The Eye Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: KL/PJ Malaysia Posts: 7,811 Reputation: 304 Rep Power: 16	the 8800GT has a little more stuff, you can refer to TechARP's GPU comparison. only other hand, 9600GT is the more cost-effective solution. __________________ no computer specs \| no photography gear list \| no userbars \| no quotes

30th Apr 2008, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1,906 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 10	Both cards are solid the 8800GT is a nice platform and works well. The 9600GT also works very well and the G94 GPU runs a lot cooler than the 8800 series GPU's which has been an issue for O/Cing. It comes down to price vs performance I guess with an O/C on this 9600gt I can match performance of a stock 8800GT quite easily with a GPU core temp never over 65C(750) with the stock cooler. __________________

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Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: Sarawak, Malaysia. Posts: 10,916 Reputation: 1630 Rep Power: 31	8800GT is slightly faster, around 5% I remember. __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com

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nearownkira Just Started Join Date: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 41 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	buy the card depend on how big is your monitor and detail of the game you want to set.

1st May 2008, 12:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 538 Reputation: 71 Rep Power: 1	Hmm, go for the 9600gt. Since it's running on newer tech and almost same price as 8800gt (i think..correct me if i'm wrong ^^v)

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 25,809 Reputation: 3674 Rep Power: 67	9800GTX > 8800GTS > 8800GT > 9600GT __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Intel E8400 o/c 4.05GHz, Abit IP35 Pro, Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX, Asus EN8800GTS 512MB, WD Raptor WD740, WD 5000AAKS x2, Antec TPII-480, EMU 0404 PCI

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The_YongGrand Super Active Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,065 Reputation: 611 Rep Power: 12	I prefer the 9600GT. Cost effective like Mr. Fries say. __________________ Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Asus P5NSLI, Galaxy Geforce 8600GT AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Biostar Geforce 6100 AM2, Galaxy Geforce 7300GT

1st May 2008, 08:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Digerati Just Started Join Date: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 45 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Go for the 9600GT, then sell it and buy one of the newer 9900 cards when they come out in July. They should bring new technology to compete with ATI's 4800 HD.