Upgrade to 9600gt?

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I am selling my 8600gt and was wondering if a 9600gt would be the way to go?
I'm a teenager on a budget so i'm just looking for something that will give me
strong performance vs price.
I was also wondering if my 380 watt Earth Watts can handle the card?
Also what 9600gt would you recommend on Newegg?

Thanks
-TopGun
 
The 9600gt would be nice, so would the 8800gt, the 88 is slightly faster and slightly more expensive. If the 88 is only like 10 or 20 more, get it.

I'm not sure about that PSU though... how many amps on the 12v rail?

EVGA and XFX are great companies also.
 
That may be enough... Wait for someone with a better knowledge of PSU's to assist you.
 
TopGun said:
I am selling my 8600gt and was wondering if a 9600gt would be the way to go?
I'm a teenager on a budget so i'm just looking for something that will give me
strong performance vs price.
I was also wondering if my 380 watt Earth Watts can handle the card?
Also what 9600gt would you recommend on Newegg?
Thanks
-TopGun
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your psu is fine for the 9600gt if it will be used in your sig rig. you have a very basic system so no need to worry. what resolution will you be playing at?
 
Thanks a lot for the replies guys.
Looks like I'm going for it, just wish they bundled some games :p
 
i also plan to get a 9600 for my shuttle system..which card are you looking at on newegg.hope it will work out
 
TopGun said:
It has dual 17 amp rails :/
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That doesn't tell us anything besides the fact that it has dual rails.

You determine the amperage on the +12V rails by first finding out what's the total combined, max load, combined or max wattage aside for the +12V rails/section alone. Then divide that total by 12 and you get how much amps the PSU has on the +12V rail.

That's the correct way to find out how much amps a power supply has. Don't add up the amps on the +12V rail to figure out the amperage. Doesn't work that way. If the total combined or max wattage can't be found on the power suppply, check the manufacturer's page for that PSU for that info. If the manufacturer doesn't provide that information, it's generally a good sign for you to drop that power supply from consideration.

TO save everyone here some time, the Earthwatts 380W has 27A on the +12V rail. Which is more than enough for your planned video card upgrade.
 
I am in the same boat....budget wise and existing card (MSI 8600GTS 256mb). I really wanted an 8800GT, but just can't justify spending ~200 at this moment (I am not counting MIRs either). However, I also could not justify spending only ~$30 less for a card that is known to be slower--the 9600GT.

However, I then came across these 2 cards on the egg, and now I think it justifies my decision to go with the 9600GT, seeing that they are a more comfortably ~$40+ cheaper than most 8800GTs:

1) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134038

2) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814141073

Yes, I know they are Biostar and ECS, but look to have at least the reference design. Plus, the ECS card comes with HDMI adapter. I am ordering the ECS today and will let all know how it runs in my system.

KJC
 
ma><1mu$ said:
I am ordering the ECS today and will let all know how it runs in my system.

KJC
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Thanks, looking forward to hearing how that card is.
Really wish I could get 90ish for my 8600gt but i doubt that will happen since
they're like $60 after m.i.r :(
 
ECS has been ordered. Should get it by Thursday, assuming typical Newegg service. Keep in mind, my system is somewhat dated--see sig.

$175.83 shipped

KJC
 
I would get the 8800GT 512MB. The 8800gt is really a 9 series card. It has all the new features like purevideo HD.
 
I think 9600GT is plenty for his system. That's also what I'll be getting.
 
Yeah, everyone's so quick to suggest the super-high-end cards. Some of us either don't have the money, or don't need all that power (and the heat it comes with).

I think the 9600GT is a good choice. Not because I have one or anything...
 
Ya know, I understand the tendency to get the best and fastest. But like an above poster said, it is also about matching up with your rig. My rig is an Opty 165 @ 2.5GHz with only 2GB RAM. Importantly, my display maxes out at 1680 x 1050. I don't plan on upgrading my monitor within the next 9-12 months, so by the time I upgrade my monitor, I'll also be upgrading my platform and my video card.

So.....for the next year, for me, a 9600GT matches up well, will game at 16x10 res with almost all eye candy on, and only cost me ~$170 out the door. Obviously, the 8800GT is faster, but not by a landslide.

I am personally excited about my card. Thursday can't come quickly enough.

KJC
 
I think you're making a serious error going with ECS, but you've already ordered the card, so you're on your own.

ECS is complete crap. You're taking your chances buying from them.

But if you get lucky and get a good card, enjoy.
 
defaultluser said:
I think you're making a serious error going with ECS, but you've already ordered the card, so you're on your own.

ECS is complete crap. You're taking your chances buying from them.

But if you get lucky and get a good card, enjoy.
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Personal experiences........are personal. It's still reference design--likely won't be much different at the same price point.
 
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