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not1germ

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I was originally looking at the 8600GT series, and everyone told me to really consider the GTS series.

I got some extra money and I think I can come up with another $150 so I am looking at $300 8800 GTS cards, which should be twice as fast as 8600GT and handle any game that I am playing.

I found these 2 8800GTS 320 cards for $300:

BFG Tech GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Itm=N82E16814143091

and

XFX GeForce 8800 GTS Video Card - Fatal1ty Edition 320MB DDR3, PCI Express - , FREE Lost Planet: Extreme Condition PC Game,

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3335390&CatId=1558


Now, it seems to me, that the only real difference is that the BFG card has GDDR memory and 1700MHz mem clock speed, and the XFX card has DDR and 2000MHz mem clock speed.

Does this difference really mean anything? Will there be a difference in FPS?

What is the difference between GDDR memory and DDR memory? Is one better then the other?

Is there any other differences between these 2 cards that would indicate which is better to buy?

(Uh – besides that fact that the XFX one comes with a free game)
 
you might want to consider holding off to see what the 8800GT offers. If the leaked initial reviews are accurate...it will be cheaper and a better performer. Wait to see official reviews from more reputable sources though. Read about it in one of the many threads on [H] right now.
 
Get the 8800gt w/512 ram vs a 320mb card. It should be in the same price range but will offer more ram which will help out with the newer games that are requiring 350+.
 
not1germ said:
I was originally looking at the 8600GT series, and everyone told me to really consider the GTS series.

I got some extra money and I think I can come up with another $150 so I am looking at $300 8800 GTS cards, which should be twice as fast as 8600GT and handle any game that I am playing.

I found these 2 8800GTS 320 cards for $300:

BFG Tech GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Itm=N82E16814143091

and

XFX GeForce 8800 GTS Video Card - Fatal1ty Edition 320MB DDR3, PCI Express - , FREE Lost Planet: Extreme Condition PC Game,

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3335390&CatId=1558


Now, it seems to me, that the only real difference is that the BFG card has GDDR memory and 1700MHz mem clock speed, and the XFX card has DDR and 2000MHz mem clock speed.

Does this difference really mean anything? Will there be a difference in FPS?

What is the difference between GDDR memory and DDR memory? Is one better then the other?

Is there any other differences between these 2 cards that would indicate which is better to buy?

(Uh – besides that fact that the XFX one comes with a free game)
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In actuality, both cards have GDDR3 memory. :)
 
If inital reviews are to be trusted, the 8800GT 512MB looks to be a winner and second only to the 8800GTX and Ultra boards. Wait a few days and get one of these. My two disks of copper.
 
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