nvidia vs. ati(need for new computer)

LaziBoi · 01-04-2008, 09:42 AM

i need to know which is better for me.
should i go with the ati hd 3870 for $280 or the nvidia 8800gts 512 for $340 which runs slower than the ati.

also, which would be more compatible for a ASUS P5N32-E SLI Plus LGA 775 MOBO?

the_painter · 01-04-2008, 09:55 AM

I would get the 8800gt. It runs faster than the 3870(according to tomshardware) and it is about the same price.
VGA Charts
EVGA 8800GT

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hermeslyre · 01-04-2008, 10:51 AM

The 8800gt is a good card, almost a peer of the GTX. Also the specs of a card can't be accurately used to deduce performance over another, unless the two card being compared are of the same family, for example G80. That the 8800gts has less impressive specs doesn't mean it's performance will be likewise, on the contrary, the GTS is the better card.

Both an ATI or a Nvidia card will be equally compatible with that motherboard, with any motherboard for that matter.

Kornowski · 01-04-2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

That the 8800gts has less impressive specs doesn't mean it's performance will be likewise, on the contrary, the GTS is the better card.

What's the new GTS comparable to, the GTX?

hermeslyre · 01-04-2008, 05:00 PM

Yeah, pretty close. I think it even manages to beat it by a modest amount in Oblivion. Other games it directly compares, or is just a couple frames behind.

the_painter · 01-04-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hermeslyre

Yeah, pretty close. I think it even manages to beat it by a modest amount in Oblivion. Other games it directly compares, or is just a couple frames behind.

and how far behind is the 8800GT? is it worth that extra $40 to get the GTS over the GT??

Iluvpenguins · 01-04-2008, 08:45 PM

8800GT > HD3870 slightly

8800GTS > 8800GT > HD3870

8800GTX > 8800GTS barely

And i'm only considering the 512mb GTS.

I wouldn't bother wasting money on the GTS unless you have it, the 8800GT is an awesome card, there is obvious gains with the GTS, but they aren't extraordinary.

footballdude2k3 · 01-04-2008, 09:08 PM

nvidia ftw!!!

kof2000 · 01-04-2008, 09:12 PM

ThatGuy16 · 01-04-2008, 11:40 PM

i went for the 3870 over the 8800GT. Due to the price difference from the 3870 and GTS, that just depends on if you can spend $100 more on the (G92) GTS.

01-04-2008, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
LaziBoi Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atl Age: 19 Posts: 54	nvidia vs. ati(need for new computer) i need to know which is better for me. should i go with the ati hd 3870 for $280 or the nvidia 8800gts 512 for $340 which runs slower than the ati. also, which would be more compatible for a ASUS P5N32-E SLI Plus LGA 775 MOBO? __________________ Spec. First Built CPU: Intel P4 3.06 gHz HT(actually onli run at 2990 mHz) Mainboard: Intel Desktop Board D865Perl <----BAD MOBO HDD: Seagate SATA 80 GB + IDE 250 GB & Maxtor IDE 80 GB RAM: Elixir 256MB(2X) Dual channel = 512MB Video: ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 DDR 2nd Build Under Construction............ [Elixir of Life]

01-04-2008, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,268	8800GT > HD3870 slightly 8800GTS > 8800GT > HD3870 8800GTX > 8800GTS barely And i'm only considering the 512mb GTS. I wouldn't bother wasting money on the GTS unless you have it, the 8800GT is an awesome card, there is obvious gains with the GTS, but they aren't extraordinary. __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

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ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,105	i went for the 3870 over the 8800GT. Due to the price difference from the 3870 and GTS, that just depends on if you can spend $100 more on the (G92) GTS. __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.23v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: HD3870 @ 837/1152 LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ My Old 3DMark06: 20008 =(

01-04-2008, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
the_painter Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: california Posts: 244	I would get the 8800gt. It runs faster than the 3870(according to tomshardware) and it is about the same price. VGA Charts EVGA 8800GT .

01-04-2008, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
hermeslyre VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 4,966	The 8800gt is a good card, almost a peer of the GTX. Also the specs of a card can't be accurately used to deduce performance over another, unless the two card being compared are of the same family, for example G80. That the 8800gts has less impressive specs doesn't mean it's performance will be likewise, on the contrary, the GTS is the better card. Both an ATI or a Nvidia card will be equally compatible with that motherboard, with any motherboard for that matter.

01-04-2008, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
hermeslyre VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 4,966	Yeah, pretty close. I think it even manages to beat it by a modest amount in Oblivion. Other games it directly compares, or is just a couple frames behind.

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