8800GT vs. GTS/GTX

**Mousey** · Jan 7, 2008, 12:48 PM

I've got a friend that still believes the GTS is more powerful than the GT despite the fact that the GT is literally a hair away from the GTX in terms of performance.
He's got a budget of about £200, which is best for him?
The GT
The GTS
or the GTX?

CDsDontBurn · Jan 7, 2008, 08:10 PM

the 256MB GT

.

unless you can lend him the difference for the 512MB GT

and, if worded correctly, your friend is right. the GTS is more powerful than the GT

.

ChaosMinionX · Jan 7, 2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

the 256MB GT

.

unless you can lend him the difference for the 512MB GT

and, if worded correctly, your friend is right. the GTS is more powerful than the GT

.

The old 8800GTS (G80 based) is slower than the 8800GT. However, the new 8800GTS (G92 based) is faster than the GT.

So he is both right and wrong, he would need to specify what version.

And if he is going to buy an 8800GT make sure its the 512mb edition, because the 256mb is simply not enough for todays games.

CDsDontBurn · Jan 7, 2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX

The old 8800GTS (G80 based) is slower than the 8800GT. However, the new 8800GTS (G92 based) is faster than the GT.

So he is both right and wrong, he would need to specify what version.

i know. that's why i said, "and, if worded correctly, your friend is right. the GTS is more powerful than the GT"

***Veridian3*** · Jan 7, 2008, 08:44 PM

The best card for his budget is: Zotac GeForce 8800 GT AMP 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

If he can find the extra £11 then this may be a better option for future games:
BFG GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

[hobo]eclipse · Jan 7, 2008, 10:25 PM

plus BFG like EVGA has a lifetime manufactures warranty

**kris23** · Jan 7, 2008, 10:51 PM

the G92 8800GTS is the best thing you can buy at this time man....

if he was thinking G92 then he got it right

but if he got the older 320 and 640mb as the most powerful.... bring him to us....

RobertBruce · Jan 8, 2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Veridian3

The best card for his budget is: Zotac GeForce 8800 GT AMP 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

If he can find the extra £11 then this may be a better option for future games:
BFG GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

Does zotac not sell in the U.S.? I havent been able to find that at all.

ChaosMinionX · Jan 8, 2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertBruce

Does zotac not sell in the U.S.? I havent been able to find that at all.

I think they are only European currently.

**kris23** · Jan 8, 2008, 07:26 PM

i saw them at newegg just yesterday

Zotac 8800GT and Zotac 8800GTS

CDsDontBurn · Jan 8, 2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kris23

i saw them at newegg just yesterday

Zotac 8800GT and Zotac 8800GTS

on NewEgg it is. but just like all the other brands, it's backordered

**kris23** · Jan 8, 2008, 10:38 PM

they still got this one!

Newegg.com - ZOTAC ZT-88SES2P-FSP GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

**Mousey** · Jan 9, 2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kris23

they still got this one!

Newegg.com - ZOTAC ZT-88SES2P-FSP GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

How much more powerful is the G92 core against the G80?

CDsDontBurn · Jan 9, 2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mousey

How much more powerful is the G92 core against the G80?

well, considering that the g92 based GTS is just a hair slower than the GTX, i'd say it's a very good performing card for considerably less money!

**kris23** · Jan 9, 2008, 08:12 PM

well.... it beats the GTX in most resolutions without any high amounts of AA or AF, but once you layer those on. the bandwidth problem takes a toll on the G92 vs GTX and Ultra

then those two others excel.

if you compare the G80 GTS, that thing doesnt even register

Zelig · Jan 15, 2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kris23

well.... it beats the GTX in most resolutions without any high amounts of AA or AF, but once you layer those on. the bandwidth problem takes a toll on the G92 vs GTX and Ultra

Even then, the GTX only really pulls ahead at 1920x1200 and above in most games.

However, if someone buys an 8800 GTX to game at 1024x768, they've got weird priorities.

CDsDontBurn · Jan 16, 2008, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Zelig

However, if someone buys an 8800 GTX to game at 1024x768, they've got weird priorities.

no, it's only for crysis

SFOSOK · Jan 16, 2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zelig

Even then, the GTX only really pulls ahead at 1920x1200 and above in most games.

However, if someone buys an 8800 GTX to game at 1024x768, they've got weird priorities.

Would have to disagree with you bud. Some people only can afford a graphics card and then maybe a better screen later.

Zelig · Jan 16, 2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SFOSOK

Would have to disagree with you bud. Some people only can afford a graphics card and then maybe a better screen later.

Yeah, but a $500 card for a $50 monitor?

For $100 more, one could get a cheap 1920x1200 LCD and an 8800 GT.

To me, that's weird priorities, I'd much rather have a more usable desktop and slower games than a cramped desktop and speedy games.

SFOSOK · Jan 16, 2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zelig

Yeah, but a $500 card for a $50 monitor?

For $100 more, one could get a cheap 1920x1200 LCD and an 8800 GT.

To me, that's weird priorities, I'd much rather have a more usable desktop and slower games than a cramped desktop and speedy games.

Truthfully I'd buy a 350 card first and use it with the moniter I already have then upgrade when its good for me. As of right now 1440x900 is all I use for my current specs but I can't spend another 250-300 on a good moniter and especially lcd screens, I would not want a cheap one to go with a GT or GTS no matter what the resolution on it.

My desktop is perfectly usable and its a well optimized resolution that runs crysis over 30fps at all times on high

smurfdude · Jan 18, 2008, 12:25 AM

i've just put a accelero s1 + turbo module on my 8800GT plus i added a system exhaust fan in a pci slot and put a 120mm fan on my case window. Add all that to the fact i have an antec 900 case with 4 fans already in it an i have one seriouslyy cooled pc. now my card is constantly overclocked at 750/1750/2050 and runs at 36c idle and 45 under full load

8800GT + aftermarket cooling = £195

14678 in 3DMark06

why the hell even consider a 8800GTX anymore

*waits for uber geek to come a long and write an essay about advantages when running at huge resolutions*

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	i saw them at newegg just yesterday Zotac 8800GT and Zotac 8800GTS __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	they still got this one! Newegg.com - ZOTAC ZT-88SES2P-FSP GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,028 Rep Power: 181	The best card for his budget is: Zotac GeForce 8800 GT AMP 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail If he can find the extra £11 then this may be a better option for future games: BFG GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	well.... it beats the GTX in most resolutions without any high amounts of AA or AF, but once you layer those on. the bandwidth problem takes a toll on the G92 vs GTX and Ultra then those two others excel. if you compare the G80 GTS, that thing doesnt even register __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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smurfdude DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 79 Rep Power: 0	i've just put a accelero s1 + turbo module on my 8800GT plus i added a system exhaust fan in a pci slot and put a 120mm fan on my case window. Add all that to the fact i have an antec 900 case with 4 fans already in it an i have one seriouslyy cooled pc. now my card is constantly overclocked at 750/1750/2050 and runs at 36c idle and 45 under full load 8800GT + aftermarket cooling = £195 14678 in 3DMark06 why the hell even consider a 8800GTX anymore waits for uber geek to come a long and write an essay about advantages when running at huge resolutions