8800GT Outdated?!

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So, I RECENTLY just got back into computers, and came up on a new system. I purchased an XFX 8800GT a couple days ago and had no idea they came out about 11 months ago to year. i know they have the 9800, is that better?
is the 8800gt outdated?
 
the 9800GT is not better, and the 8800GT is not outdated. dont worry you are fine.

HOWEVER, you are not using dual channel for your RAM - bad
that CPU is not good either
 
BTW, i still have one slot open for memory. my mobo does support dual channel, but ive read that anything over 3gb on a 32bit OS is a waste, Being that it'll only read about 3.25, Will that 3.25 make all the difference?
 
Cleric7x9 said:
the 9800GT is not better, and the 8800GT is not outdated. dont worry you are fine.

HOWEVER, you are not using dual channel for your RAM - bad
that CPU is not good either
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From benchmarking results, the 9800GT seems to be around 1000 marks more than the 8800GT.
 
The 9800 is better, even if by a little. Also, the processor isn't 'horrible'. I have a 6000+ which is basically the same except just a .3 ghz higher. My proccy is fine for right now.
 
The 9800GT and the 8800GT are practically identical, so..


I recently got another 8800GT and have them running in SLI with aftermarket coolers, and couldn't be happier.
 
Yea I have a 8800gt, its great but I want to upgrade to xfx 9800gtx+ in sli. Just got to get the nvidia 750i ftw mobo.
 
is the 8800gt outdated?
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Sort of. It is old, alright, but it can max out pretty much any game currently out there, unless you have Crysis chances are about 95% that the card can max out any game you have. It will play any near-future games maxed out or at least at fairly high settings. So, even though it's old, it's still a great performer, but we can't tell you whether that was a bad choice or not until we know how much you paid for it.

that CPU is not good either
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That CPU is actually very good. Sure it doesn't stack against Intel's high-end offerings all that good, but it's still a great companion for the 8800GT (and any game that card can run).
 
I purchased it for $169.99, came out to be around $180, but it also came with a $30 dollar mail in rebate i already sent off.
 
I purchased it for $169.99, came out to be around $180, but it also came with a $30 dollar mail in rebate i already sent off.
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Well if you live in the US, you got pretty much ripped off. You can get a Radeon HD4850 for less from newegg, and that card outperforms the 8800GT by a fairly significant.
 
sure did get ripped off then :(

i actually did check newegg.com i was intentionally looking for the 8800gt but they didn't have any

to be honest i kind of prefer an Nvidia chip set over ATI

just a personal preference. < dumb.....maybe
 
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to be honest i kind of prefer an Nvidia chip set over ATI

just a personal preference. < dumb.....maybe
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Not necessarily dumb, the 4850 was just an example... if you really want a NVIDIA card, AFAIK 9800GTX+ performs on par with the 4850 and is priced about the same. Both of those cards should be cheaper on newegg than the 8800GT you just bought, and will outperform it, so if you can return your 8800GT you may want to look into those. As for the 9800GT, it offers very little real-world performance improvements over 8800GT, I wouldn't say it's worth it.
 
no the 8800gt isnt outdated,it makes me laugh how people go on and on about the 8800GT saying its fantastic when first relesed and that it whould be able to max most games for some time yet.....

and then a newer card comes along and everyone says,ohh its outdated and wont cope with newer games DOTN GET IT :D,you must have the latest and greatest :D
 
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