6800GS or 7800GT

fobis · Jan 13, 2006, 04:49 AM

Hey guys. I may build a new system soon, who knows, but I was wondering what card I should get. I don't play games often, but when I do, I want my video card to do whatever I ask of it, including high settings, antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, etc.
The 6800GS is about $100 USD cheaper than the 7800GT (both PCI-e). I don't want to shell out the extra $100 if I'm not going to use the full potential of the 7800GT, but I'd hate to get a 6800GS and end up being disappointed and regretting not spending the extra money.
Thoughts? Ideas? Comments?
Thanks,
-fobis

nitrousoxide52 · Jan 13, 2006, 04:53 AM

You will definitely enjoy the 7800gt alot more than the 6800gs. I can run Counter-strike:Source/Half-life 2 on all high with 8xAA/16xAF, the same with BF2, and pretty much any other game I can throw at it.

Lowfat · Jan 13, 2006, 05:41 AM

the 7800GT will be leaps and bounds better than the 6800GS.

CDsDontBurn · Jan 13, 2006, 06:23 AM

7800GT hands down

fobis · Jan 13, 2006, 06:53 AM

Well the general consensus is to get the 7800GT. I figured that would happen.
But is the extra $100 really worth it? Like I said, I don't game too often.
Ohhh, the choices in life... so difficult... even over the trivial things such as this...

Lowfat · Jan 13, 2006, 08:02 AM

If you like high resolution and eye candy. Yes, it is definately worth the price. If they made them in AGP, i'd buy one in a heartbeat.

CDsDontBurn · Jan 13, 2006, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

Yes, it is definately worth the price. If they made them in AGP, i'd buy one in a heartbeat.

ditto

Vikingod · Jan 13, 2006, 06:45 PM

IMO, the extra $100 is completely justified, go with the 7800GT

Randomletters · Jan 13, 2006, 08:13 PM

I have a 6800GT PCI-E Available if you want it.

Firstperson · Jan 13, 2006, 09:40 PM

7800gt

fobis · Jan 13, 2006, 10:22 PM

I can only play at a maximum resolution of 1280x1024 anyways, is it still worth it?

Randomletters · Jan 13, 2006, 11:08 PM

if you dont really care about aa/af at 1280x1024, and your a light/mid gamer Id say go with the 6800 but if you want to up the aa/af id go with the 7800. Id think its worth the 100 either way, The 7800 is a little more future proof, and will let you play games on high for just a little bit longer.

fobis · Jan 13, 2006, 11:38 PM

Well, I guess I'll have to go with the 7800GT (if my budget allows, that is).
Thanks for all your help, everyone. Now, let's just see if I actually do build a new system or not.

CDsDontBurn · Jan 14, 2006, 01:29 AM

you better! especially after we helped you decide which card to get

Randomletters · Jan 14, 2006, 03:35 AM

buy my card and ill split the shipping with ya

PandaZ3 · Jan 17, 2006, 05:14 AM

I bought a XFX 6800GS with a 485 core speed, 1100 memory, it is one of the better 6800GS cards, but I don't really use it for much of the mainstream gaming, I like Flight sims primarily and I have been happy with my card.

Yard Waste · Jan 21, 2006, 05:24 PM

Heck, might as well go for the BFG 7800GT oc. It comes out of the box overclocked. I just keep on turning up the settings in BF2 every time I play--it hasn't slowed down yet.
I just put on the new Rainbow 6: Lockdown demo and cranked up every thing to max at 1600x1200--the card just says-"IS THAT ALL YOU GOT?!

Jan 13, 2006, 04:49 AM	#1
fobis DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 716 Rep Power: 51	6800GS or 7800GT Hey guys. I may build a new system soon, who knows, but I was wondering what card I should get. I don't play games often, but when I do, I want my video card to do whatever I ask of it, including high settings, antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, etc. The 6800GS is about $100 USD cheaper than the 7800GT (both PCI-e). I don't want to shell out the extra $100 if I'm not going to use the full potential of the 7800GT, but I'd hate to get a 6800GS and end up being disappointed and regretting not spending the extra money. Thoughts? Ideas? Comments? Thanks, -fobis __________________ MacBook Pro Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz 2GB DDR2-677 ATi Mobility Radeon X1600 256MB 120GB 7200RPM SATA HDD

Jan 13, 2006, 04:53 AM	#2
nitrousoxide52 Driverheaven.com err .net Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,719 Rep Power: 0	You will definitely enjoy the 7800gt alot more than the 6800gs. I can run Counter-strike:Source/Half-life 2 on all high with 8xAA/16xAF, the same with BF2, and pretty much any other game I can throw at it. __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ XFX Geforce 7800GT ABIT AN8-SLI BFG Tech 650w

Jan 13, 2006, 05:41 AM	#3
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	the 7800GT will be leaps and bounds better than the 6800GS. __________________

Jan 13, 2006, 06:23 AM	#4
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,794 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	7800GT hands down __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Jan 13, 2006, 06:53 AM	Thread Starter #5
fobis DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 716 Rep Power: 51	Well the general consensus is to get the 7800GT. I figured that would happen. But is the extra $100 really worth it? Like I said, I don't game too often. Ohhh, the choices in life... so difficult... even over the trivial things such as this... __________________ MacBook Pro Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz 2GB DDR2-677 ATi Mobility Radeon X1600 256MB 120GB 7200RPM SATA HDD

Jan 13, 2006, 08:02 AM	#6
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	If you like high resolution and eye candy. Yes, it is definately worth the price. If they made them in AGP, i'd buy one in a heartbeat. __________________

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Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	IMO, the extra $100 is completely justified, go with the 7800GT

Jan 13, 2006, 08:13 PM	#9
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 54	I have a 6800GT PCI-E Available if you want it. __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

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Firstperson What? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 232 Rep Power: 0	7800gt __________________

Jan 13, 2006, 10:22 PM	Thread Starter #11
fobis DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 716 Rep Power: 51	I can only play at a maximum resolution of 1280x1024 anyways, is it still worth it? __________________ MacBook Pro Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz 2GB DDR2-677 ATi Mobility Radeon X1600 256MB 120GB 7200RPM SATA HDD

Jan 13, 2006, 11:08 PM	#12
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 54	if you dont really care about aa/af at 1280x1024, and your a light/mid gamer Id say go with the 6800 but if you want to up the aa/af id go with the 7800. Id think its worth the 100 either way, The 7800 is a little more future proof, and will let you play games on high for just a little bit longer. __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Jan 13, 2006, 11:38 PM	Thread Starter #13
fobis DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 716 Rep Power: 51	Well, I guess I'll have to go with the 7800GT (if my budget allows, that is). Thanks for all your help, everyone. Now, let's just see if I actually do build a new system or not. __________________ MacBook Pro Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz 2GB DDR2-677 ATi Mobility Radeon X1600 256MB 120GB 7200RPM SATA HDD

Jan 14, 2006, 01:29 AM	#14
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,794 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	you better! especially after we helped you decide which card to get __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Jan 14, 2006, 03:35 AM	#15
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 54	buy my card and ill split the shipping with ya __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Jan 17, 2006, 05:14 AM	#16
PandaZ3 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 419 Rep Power: 0	I bought a XFX 6800GS with a 485 core speed, 1100 memory, it is one of the better 6800GS cards, but I don't really use it for much of the mainstream gaming, I like Flight sims primarily and I have been happy with my card. __________________ It has to be Plugged In? To electricity? Video cards in house, 5770, 4650, HD 3870, X1950 XTX, X1900 XTX, X1900 XT and X1900 Crossfire, 2 X1800 XT's, X850 Pro, X800 Pro, AIW 9600XT, 9600 Pro, 9550 SE, 9200, 7000. XFX 6800 GS

Jan 21, 2006, 05:24 PM	#17
Yard Waste Lost In Space Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 218 Rep Power: 0	Heck, might as well go for the BFG 7800GT oc. It comes out of the box overclocked. I just keep on turning up the settings in BF2 every time I play--it hasn't slowed down yet. I just put on the new Rainbow 6: Lockdown demo and cranked up every thing to max at 1600x1200--the card just says-"IS THAT ALL YOU GOT?! __________________