8500GT or 7600GT.

NJNETSFAN · 04-22-2007, 05:56 AM

I see the 7600Gt has a faster clock speed, but the 8500GT supports DX10. I plan on ordering my build together and pretty much have all my parts picked out except for my graphics card, and a few other things. My build budget allows for about $125. I can get the XFX 7600GT on newegg or get the Gigabyte 8500GT for $97 with a game. Which would you get? I'm not a gamer, and probably won't play graphics intensive games, but I think I might get the 8500GT because it has the support for future games. Just one thing though, would the 8500GT even be powerful enough to run DX10 games good enough to be able to play them(not a gamer, so it may be a stupid question as i don't even know if there are games out running DX10 yet)

hermeslyre · 04-22-2007, 06:14 AM

The 8500 probably wont be that powerful with Dx10 games. But i think its more capable than the 7600 and not much more expensive to boot so i'd get the 8500. You won't be able to play future games at their max but with a budget of $125 thats to be expected

**The_Other_One** · 04-22-2007, 06:14 AM

From what I've seen the 8500 is a pretty low end card. If you're going to get any of the 8 series cards, I'd go with one of the 8600's.

Also, clock speed means nothing

Well...basically...

hermeslyre · 04-22-2007, 06:46 AM

Well I've done a bit more research and found the 8500 doesnt trump the 7600gt. .hmm so now i guess i'm going to have to throw my vote for the 7600gt.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130073

the cheapest 7600gt i can find

ETSA · 04-22-2007, 07:19 AM

The whole notion of a dx10 card is not really correct, it is more like cards that support dx10. Regardless, go with what you want, or take people suggestions. If you wanted confirmation of your decision, you are looking in the wrong place. Most people who posts in others threads disagree rather than agree.

Jet · 04-22-2007, 07:37 AM

I would also throw my vote in for the 7600GT; if you want a DX10 card, I'd recommend you spend a bit more.

NJNETSFAN · 04-22-2007, 03:09 PM

ok, so it looks like a lot of mixed reactions. I read around online and it seems like the 8500GT is more comparable to the 7600GS. How good do you think the 8500GT would play DX9 games? I don't have a desktop right now(sold it so I could finance my build), but when I did, it had a nvidia 6600 so I'm sure both the 7600GT and 8500GT are better cards either way.

hermeslyre · 04-22-2007, 09:18 PM

The 8500 will play DX9 games like a 7600gs, like you said. Now imagine slapping DX10 compatibility on a 7600gs and you get the idea. So in the end you'll either get a less powerful card, with a pretty useless DX10 orientation, Or the slightly more capable card, though not exactly future proofed. It's up to you.. My experience with the gt is incredible. The only game out there i can't play maxed settings on is Oblivion and maybe F.E.A.R.. and i can still manage the close to high settings. All this for $90!

But like i said, it's up to you OP.

elitehacker · 04-23-2007, 03:35 AM

Well the problem is, there might be games that ONLY run on DX10 compatible hardware so in that situation a 8500 is better than a 7600GS. If it was me I would definitely get DX10 graphics cards from now on.

jamie_2k6 · 04-23-2007, 05:09 AM

how many games are out that actually use dx10 ? im yet to find one

04-22-2007, 05:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
NJNETSFAN Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 474	8500GT or 7600GT. I see the 7600Gt has a faster clock speed, but the 8500GT supports DX10. I plan on ordering my build together and pretty much have all my parts picked out except for my graphics card, and a few other things. My build budget allows for about $125. I can get the XFX 7600GT on newegg or get the Gigabyte 8500GT for $97 with a game. Which would you get? I'm not a gamer, and probably won't play graphics intensive games, but I think I might get the 8500GT because it has the support for future games. Just one thing though, would the 8500GT even be powerful enough to run DX10 games good enough to be able to play them(not a gamer, so it may be a stupid question as i don't even know if there are games out running DX10 yet) __________________ HP M8020N CPU: C2D e6420 HDD: 320GB x 2 Seagate Barracuda GPU: Nvidia 7350LE Ram: 3GB DDRII DVD-rom: 18x +/- RW w/ lightscribe Tv Tuner Vista Premium

04-22-2007, 06:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	From what I've seen the 8500 is a pretty low end card. If you're going to get any of the 8 series cards, I'd go with one of the 8600's. Also, clock speed means nothing Well...basically... __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

04-22-2007, 07:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
ETSA Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Age: 24 Posts: 2,224	The whole notion of a dx10 card is not really correct, it is more like cards that support dx10. Regardless, go with what you want, or take people suggestions. If you wanted confirmation of your decision, you are looking in the wrong place. Most people who posts in others threads disagree rather than agree. __________________ DESKTOP Antec P180B(4 x 120mm Tricool fans) Antec 500W neoHE Gigabyte GA 965p DS3 E6400 /w Zalman cnps9500 led 92mm (OC'ed to 3.2Ghz) 4 GB Corsair xms2 DDR2 800 HD4850 512mb ddr3 /w Zalman VF1000 Soundblaster Audigy 4 LAPTOP Core 2 Duo T5750(2.00GHz)/4GB ddr2 667/250GB HD/8600M GT

04-22-2007, 07:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jet Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,286	I would also throw my vote in for the 7600GT; if you want a DX10 card, I'd recommend you spend a bit more. __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/60GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB 3.5" Firewire External/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/

04-22-2007, 03:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
NJNETSFAN Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 474	ok, so it looks like a lot of mixed reactions. I read around online and it seems like the 8500GT is more comparable to the 7600GS. How good do you think the 8500GT would play DX9 games? I don't have a desktop right now(sold it so I could finance my build), but when I did, it had a nvidia 6600 so I'm sure both the 7600GT and 8500GT are better cards either way. __________________ HP M8020N CPU: C2D e6420 HDD: 320GB x 2 Seagate Barracuda GPU: Nvidia 7350LE Ram: 3GB DDRII DVD-rom: 18x +/- RW w/ lightscribe Tv Tuner Vista Premium

04-22-2007, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
hermeslyre VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 4,973	The 8500 probably wont be that powerful with Dx10 games. But i think its more capable than the 7600 and not much more expensive to boot so i'd get the 8500. You won't be able to play future games at their max but with a budget of $125 thats to be expected

04-22-2007, 06:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
hermeslyre VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 4,973	Well I've done a bit more research and found the 8500 doesnt trump the 7600gt. .hmm so now i guess i'm going to have to throw my vote for the 7600gt. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130073 the cheapest 7600gt i can find

04-22-2007, 09:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
hermeslyre VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 4,973	The 8500 will play DX9 games like a 7600gs, like you said. Now imagine slapping DX10 compatibility on a 7600gs and you get the idea. So in the end you'll either get a less powerful card, with a pretty useless DX10 orientation, Or the slightly more capable card, though not exactly future proofed. It's up to you.. My experience with the gt is incredible. The only game out there i can't play maxed settings on is Oblivion and maybe F.E.A.R.. and i can still manage the close to high settings. All this for $90! But like i said, it's up to you OP.

04-23-2007, 03:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
elitehacker Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,403	Well the problem is, there might be games that ONLY run on DX10 compatible hardware so in that situation a 8500 is better than a 7600GS. If it was me I would definitely get DX10 graphics cards from now on.

04-23-2007, 05:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
jamie_2k6 banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: middlesbrough Age: 19 Posts: 155	how many games are out that actually use dx10 ? im yet to find one

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