8800GTS (G92) 0r 8800GTX(G80)?

Although I went the way of the 8800GTS which has an amazing OC GPU (G92), I am starting to doubt.

If you look at the prices the GTX becomes in reach next to the GTS and I am (see my sig) looking on a 1920x1200 Eizo monitor.

Even an Overclocked XFX 8800GTS (678 Picture below and 820/1117 XFX 8800GTS) can not match up at high- res when at 1900x1200 for instance or AA turned on.



Source: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/610/1/

XFX 8800GTS 512MB (G92) Alpha Dog Edition Review vs GTX (G80)

All of these specifications may sound great until it becomes apparent that the 8800GTS 512MB is saddled with the same 256-bit memory interface as many lower-priced cards. While the difference between it and a 512-bit interface may not be noticed at lower resolutions, the 256-bit interface will cause some bottlenecking at higher resolutions or when higher instances of AA and AF are enabled. Just how much of a performance hit this will cause will be seen in our tests.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...gts-512mb-g92-alpha-dog-edition-review-2.html

the 256-bit memory interface take its toll and because of this the 8800GTX is able to walk all over the 8800GTS 512MB in some tests.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...gts-512mb-g92-alpha-dog-edition-review-9.html

Crysis sees a massive performance improvement at 1600x1200 resolution without AA enabled but everything still falls to pieces once again when AA is enabled. I actually had to test the results achieved without AA turned on over and over again because I couldn’t believe my eyes…
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...ts-512mb-g92-alpha-dog-edition-review-11.html

While all these results are pretty impressive, those of you hoping for a $400 GTX-killer are going to have to wait a bit longer.

The XFX 8800GTS 512MB Alpha Dog lags quite far behind the GTX when AA is turned on at higher resolutions and even suffers in some games when AA isn’t on at all.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...ts-512mb-g92-alpha-dog-edition-review-15.html

The GTX (G80) is a bad OC GPU but with the 512-bit interface makes up at highres.

(Pre-history at: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1272497)

Enough said? mmm.....?



Source: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11441088&postcount=146

Other proof in : http://www.techzine.nl/exreviews/10750/XFX-Palit-9800GTX-at-LegitReviews.html

Even against the 9800GTX at highres the 8800GTX seems to keep being master of it's domain.

lol

even the GTS 640 is faster when you oc it to ultra clocks. mine is.

Youri Carma said:

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No news there. The 8800 GTX/Ultra are still the fastest single GPU cards around.

Up to 1600x1200, the GTS 512 is pretty much evenly matched with the 8800 GTX, but as you go up in resolution and AA levels, the 8800 GTX is faster, even if not by much.

Btw, the 8800 GTX uses a 384 bit memory interface and not 512 bit.

spaceman

even the GTS 640 is faster when you oc it to ultra clocks. mine is.

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Well donnow about that cause the guy had a pretty OC at 820/1117 on his XFX 8800GTS?



Even with the GTS heavely OCt the 8800GTX kicks ass here in FPS in Cryses DX10 (High) 1600x1200, 32-bit 2xAA!


Yes 384 bit indeed, I made a mistake TnX Silus!

Check out the review on the XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB XXX Edition -
He used both an 8800 GTX 768 and an 8800 GTS 512 in this article....
The other article even OCs the GTS 820/1117 which is a very descent OC to say at the least.

At resolutions of 1920x1200 the GTX simply is the better choice cause especially in the average FPS at highres the GTX is to gain from it's 384 bit which can make the difference in running smooth or hackel in the low FPS on the peaky OCt GTS

The Bullet Past The Church!

PV-T80F-SHD9 630/2000/1350 XFX GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB DDR3 XXX Version

(The bullet finaly past the church=Old Dutch saying meaning: A heavy descion has been made after alottof struggling. When the bullet has past the church your worst days are over!
A very famous example of such a bullet was fired in 1573 A.C. in a battle from the Dutch against the Spanjards in "the Battle for Haarlem" at the Sint Bavo Church. The bullet was fired to kill a preacher who wanted to seperate from that church. The preacher wasn't hit by the bullet and entered the inside wall of the Sint Bavo Church instead.
Today this bullet still can be seen at the inside wall of the Sint Bavo Church!?
Amazing isn't it? )

GTX wins?

768mb of RAM, nuff said.

The reign of the 8800GTX is still alive. Even now with the 9800gtx, it still is the best bang for buck IMO.

gustavompo said:

The reign of the 8800GTX is still alive. Even now with the 9800gtx, it still is the best bang for buck IMO.

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If you get it for less than $300 AR then the GTX is a pretty good buy, but other than that the GTS 512 is a much better bang for your buck. The GTS is often between $200 and $240 AR making it an excellent deal for near GTX performance. The GTX was never really a good bang for your buck kind of card so it can't still be that card.

best bang for the buck for high resolutions.

Yeah, helps to say it's a good card just when other cards can't give the performance you want/need, like a 24" 1900x1200 res monitor with 4xAA in Cod4, something like that. Woo, glad I stick with 19-22". MSI OC'd 88GTS for $230 before $30 MIR. Ha. .

Apearently in Europe it is!

Euro 230,- PV-T80F-SHD9 630/2000/1350 XFX GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB DDR3 XXX

Dollar 366,- converted, so I guess you are right in a sence but Dollar 300,- would be even cheaper when converted too Euro's,?
I think it's gonna drop anywayz for a short while when this gonna be the GTX latest sellout I recon.

Sorry for the Dollar it's gonna plunge even more I am afraid.



Maybe we should buy some more American and Canadian products?

8800gtx is a mad mofo, only thing that is draws more power and is hotter that the newer g92's

owkia said:

If you get it for less than $300 AR then the GTX is a pretty good buy, but other than that the GTS 512 is a much better bang for your buck. The GTS is often between $200 and $240 AR making it an excellent deal for near GTX performance. The GTX was never really a good bang for your buck kind of card so it can't still be that card.

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QFT and completely agreed.

If your playing with heavy AA above 1680x1050, the GTX is clearly going to have the lead with the memory bus, however your paying an extra $100+ for the luxury.

The best bang for the buck for those with less then 24" displays (most people) is still the 8800GTS 512 in my eyes.