256MB 8800GT

[Silk_the_Absent1]

Are 8800GT cards with 256MB any good? I see ZZF has an Asus (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10007560&ps=homain3) for $130, plus a $30 MIR. I figure it'd at least beat a 9600GT, but I'm not sure. My only real reservation is that my monitor is 1680x1050, though I'm not really a "latest and greatest" game type of person. My bigger motivation is that G92 has the newer Purevideo options.

-Adam

[jonnyGURU]

Well, the reduced RAM will limit your resolution capability, but more importantly is that if they're using halving the RAM as a cost down measure, where else did Asus cost down the card?

[burebista]

Instead 8800GT 256 go for 9600GT (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/gainward-bliss9600gt-512gs.html).

[Silk_the_Absent1]

Hmm, 9600GT beats the 256MB 8800GT, according to that. I wasn't sure if it would, considering it's got so fewer shaders.
-Adam

[burebista]

There are many reviews out there. I give you one more (http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/nvidia_geforce_9600_gt_performance/).
IMO for your resolution 512MB memory are more important than lack of 48 stream processors.

[dr4gon]

9600GT is definitely better than the 8800gt 256mb. The 256mb is just way too cut down.

[Smirnoff]

Been testing a 9600GT for a few weeks, it's a decent card. Did well up against my older 8800GTS 640MB, unless I played Oblivion @ 16x12 w/4xAA and texture map enhancements, then it kinda fell by the wayside. Switching down to 12x10 fixed that tho.

[Quiksilver]

Are 8800GT cards with 256MB any good? I see ZZF has an Asus (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10007560&ps=homain3) for $130, plus a $30 MIR. I figure it'd at least beat a 9600GT, but I'm not sure. My only real reservation is that my monitor is 1680x1050, though I'm not really a "latest and greatest" game type of person. My bigger motivation is that G92 has the newer Purevideo options.

-Adam

In case you haven't made your purchase yet. I raise you $10(after mail in rebate, but you get factory OC and a game) for this 8800GT.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125088

[Silk_the_Absent1]

I haven't yet. My birthday is on the 30th, and my family said they are giving me about $100, so I'm waiting until then, so I can add in personal funds. That Gigabyte is tempting, to say the least.

-Adam