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from my last forum, i am building a new PC. i just got the case, now i need a 8800 video card. but i dont if i should choose GT, GTS, or GTX.
You really should list ALL your system specs.
What power supply do you have? List the brand name, total wattage & the ampergae ratings on the +3.3v, +5v & 12v rails.
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-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor
-ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard
-two 2GB DDR 2 1200 ram
-CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W
-will run vista ultimatei am waiting for a video card. i am gonna wait until 9800 comes out, so 8800 will be cheaper. but i am not sure which one i should get. GT, GTS, or GTX? 256mb, 320mb, or 512mb+?
also, which brand would you recommend?
EVGA? XFX? ASUS? BFG? PNY?thanks
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Hi
ignore the GTS, seems to have been killed off by the release of a faster cheaper* (depends on your vendor)
review here Asus EN8800GT TOPhttp://www.pcstats.com/articleview....
note its already OC'd so wont go any further.definately worth waiting for the newer cards to be released to see the prices slide
i am!
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I suggest the GTX but it is power hungry...so the GT might be your best route with the EPS12V 2.91 620W you listed. this will be fine...I just like going for broke.
DigitalStorm, Stacker 830, XP Pro sp2, nForce 680i SLI, Kentsfield OC'd 3.33ghz, 2gb, 2 8800GTX'S, X-FI Fatal1ty, 244T
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What games are you likely to play on this? And "1stepbeyond" my graphics card was factory overclocked yet i was able to push it a hell of allot more! Just because its factory overclocked doesn't mean it cant be overclocked some more, don't forget manufactures only push it a little faster so they can keep it in there warranty. Id say GT if you arn't going to do any major gaming and nor are you going to use a large screen at high res??
02coledC2D-E6600ES-8x425-@3.4ghz
1:1 Ram : CPU
4gb Elipedia @ 850mhz
EVGA 680i
BFG8800GTS-OC 320mb @630/1500/2010
680w Thermaltake Purepower
2 x 250gb Sata2
Vista Home Premium 32bit
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Hi 2coled, theres a few pre OC cards about which dont, eg: recently popular Zotac brand being one of them.
The funny thing about electronics is they can exceed manufacturers spec, but not all of them and not all of the time.
Its an expensive game to play when it goes wrong hence i suggested re: the article if he was to think OCing was in mind then dont bother with that card.
(bearing in mind your obviously top OC'r so know what your doing, & like the risk!)
btw warrantys dont cover OC!
an aside : probably by the time nvidia get to grips with the 9800 all this will be history but it noticeable that top end cards have lost there appeal due to cost here in the UK , i was speaking to a suppler this week who said the best sellers this year (07) were.... wii's +xbox's, pc's especially high end graphics well down on the list, hi spec pc's rapidly becoming a rich persons pursuit.
maybe games will migrate purely to consoles this year.cheers
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i would have to say 8800ultra because X38 chipset doesnt work w/SLI. so really you need one card that can do it all.
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