KPC84

So, Newegg is officially sold out of the Palit 8800 GTS 1 gig Sonic and I don't think they are getting any more. So for virtually the same price I can get 2 Palit 9600 GT 1 gig sonics, or for $40 more after rebates I can get 2 Palit 8800 GT 1 gig sonics. So, what do you recommend? 9600gt or 8800 gt? Both have 1 gig memory each and are sonic editions.

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PALiT NE/960TSX0202 GeForce 9600GT SONIC 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

PALiT NE/880TSXT302 GeForce 8800GT SONIC 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

Thanks

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KPC84

KPC84

I checked gpureview.com and when you adjust the memory clocks to match the specs on these Sonic editions, the 9600gt actualy has slightly better bandwidth than the 8800gt.

9600gt VS 8800gt

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bigfellla

The 8800GT is faster.

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bigl2007

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...526&CatId=3670

may not have as much video memory but its good enough for ya i hope its faster then that 8800

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bigfellla

its not

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KPC84

I'm not going with a 512. Games in the next year or so will become much more vram dependent and 1 gig chips will become the standard. So, like I said, 9600gt sonic or 8800gt sonic. Both will be in SLI.

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lovely?

that's not exactly true, because the vram may be able to handle it, but the core cannot. so its kind of futile to buy two 1 gig cards, but thats your choice, and if it works, all the better. but anyways, two 8800GT's are best, the 8800GT alone destroys the 9600GT

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The 8800GT has much much more stream processors, raw power beats somewhat "raw" bandwith.

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KPC84

I agree that the core speeds will be the limiting factor here, but running in SLI and assuming developers will be coding games for more efficient SLI use, I think this may be the way to go right now. At least until the 10 series comes out. I'm so disappointed with the 8 series. So for the next 2 years I think these cards will handle what I want to throw at it.

2x palit 8800gt 1 gig sonic's here I come.

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KPC84

Sir Travis D

I would say the 8800 based on reviews and performance. Isn't the 9600 the same as the 8700 or 8600? If the 8800 beats sli 8700, I think the 8800 will be the best option.

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