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brasscorpion

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Why do people keep trying to say that the 8600 has 32 stream processors and works on a 128 interface system.

That is impossible!!!!

The 8800GTX has runs on 128 Stream Processors...the 8800GTS runs on 96

Memory runs at 320+ interface on the GTX and GTS. 768 MB on the GTX...640 MB on the GTS. The GTX is priced at 500...the GTS 640 is priced at 380+...the 320 is priced at 289.00 to 339.00.

All working on a 320 bit interface.

So why would people think that a 8600GTS (NOT 8600GT) would be running 32 Stream Processors???

96 Stream Processors on 512MB or 256MB of ram running on a 256 bit interface with direct X10 would be right around a price tag of 250.00 to 280.00.

There is NO way that the thing is going to run on a 128 bit system...The thing would be worthless compared to a 7950GT...I mean the thing wouldn't even be as good as a 1650XT from ATI.

Does Nvidia actually think that educated Gamers would pay a PRICE premium for basically a 7900GS with DX10. Because from what I heard that is what people are predicting and paying. 250.00...for a 7900GS with DX10.

I mean...help me out here...what am I missing???
 
It has 128-bit and all this has been discussed to death. It does appear to be about as strong as a 7900gt which is much better than a x1650xt. Also the 8800gtx is 384-bit not 320.
 
I stand corrected...sorry for the rant. I was really hoping for a card right in between a 7950GT and the 8800GTS for about 250-280.

I don't need a "budget" card.

Quick question...will Windows XP ever be able to run DX10. If not and I don't plan on upgrading to Vista for about 2 years...then am i throwing away money buying a DX10 card???

I can buy a 8800GTS 320 right now...I have the money...but in 2 years when I upgrade to Vista...totally different cards will be out.

I suspect that sooner or later games will "REQUIRE" DX10 and we will all have to upgrade. Just like we did from DX8 to DX9.
 
there is a card between the 7950gt and the 8800gts for 250-280 :) The 8800gts hehe.
 
brasscorpion said:
I stand corrected...sorry for the rant. I was really hoping for a card right in between a 7950GT and the 8800GTS for about 250-280.

I don't need a "budget" card.

Quick question...will Windows XP ever be able to run DX10. If not and I don't plan on upgrading to Vista for about 2 years...then am i throwing away money buying a DX10 card???

I can buy a 8800GTS 320 right now...I have the money...but in 2 years when I upgrade to Vista...totally different cards will be out.

I suspect that sooner or later games will "REQUIRE" DX10 and we will all have to upgrade. Just like we did from DX8 to DX9.
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Word is that DX10 will never come to XP. Just get the best card that you can afford that meets your gaming needs.
 
trek554 said:
Word is that DX10 will never come to XP. Just get the best card that you can afford that meets your gaming needs.
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Yeah as of now i think MS is more worried about service packs for their current OS not worrying about an older stable OS.
 
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