R reddevil6 Active Member Mar 12, 2008 #1 now there is only $20 between them. i know the 8800GT is better, but cant the 3870 OC to be faster? i am just so stuck on what one to get. i am buying in 3 days. please help me.
now there is only $20 between them. i know the 8800GT is better, but cant the 3870 OC to be faster? i am just so stuck on what one to get. i am buying in 3 days. please help me.
Ambushed Active Member Mar 12, 2008 #2 I would say that I would pick the 8800 because it is better and more known, also I prefer nvidia . I don't know about how much they both can overclock, will have to wait for a post.
I would say that I would pick the 8800 because it is better and more known, also I prefer nvidia . I don't know about how much they both can overclock, will have to wait for a post.
Kesava Active Member Mar 12, 2008 #3 get the 8800GT. its decently faster so that would probably make up for any gain the other one might have in overclocking.
get the 8800GT. its decently faster so that would probably make up for any gain the other one might have in overclocking.
Joe2005 New Member Mar 12, 2008 #7 Get the 3870, it's better. muahahahahah (now it's not a unanimous vote) P.S. get the 8800gt
Kesava Active Member Mar 12, 2008 #11 ramodkk said: HD3870 Ftw!! Click to expand... is that only because you have one? haha
Kesava Active Member Mar 12, 2008 #14 ramodkk said: What other reason do I need? Click to expand... well he wants to know which card is gonna be better, even after overclocking. therefore the 8800GT. haha.
ramodkk said: What other reason do I need? Click to expand... well he wants to know which card is gonna be better, even after overclocking. therefore the 8800GT. haha.
Motoxrdude Active Member Mar 12, 2008 #16 Interest said: neither. 9600GT Click to expand... Actually no, the 8800gt is faster then the 9600gt.