Getting a new graphics card. Your comments please.

Waltzero · Post by **Waltzero** » 07 Dec 2007, 18:06

Hi guys I'm thinking of getting a new graphics card but the only problem is that I JUST CAN'T CHOOSE.

Ok well I can either get an XFX 8800GTS 320 MB XXX or an Nvidia 8800GTS 320MB or anything else in that price range. Please help me choose.

Thanks

TheModDoctor · Post by **TheModDoctor** » 07 Dec 2007, 18:09

As far as I know, the xfx card will just be a little overclocked, but that you can do yourself on the nvidia one

What is die price difference between them?

Interfan · Post by **Interfan** » 07 Dec 2007, 18:18

Rather get an 8800gt if you can find stock much faster compared to 8800gts 320mb.

Waltzero · Post by **Waltzero** » 07 Dec 2007, 19:43

From where I'm getting them there isn't a price difference.

Waltzero · Post by **Waltzero** » 07 Dec 2007, 19:47

How about this: http://www.dynax.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=968
Is it better or worse than the 8800gts 320MB

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 07 Dec 2007, 19:52

Better.

cYcLIc · Post by **cYcLIc** » 07 Dec 2007, 20:20

Get an 8800GT. Its about R1000 cheaper than the GTS and it performs much better. Prophecy might have some extra stock available next week once all the pre-orders are shipped. I would pre-order one from them or email them and make an enquiry.

Waltzero · Post by **Waltzero** » 07 Dec 2007, 21:03

Thanks

GatsbyDyt · Post by **GatsbyDyt** » 07 Dec 2007, 21:07

everybody sane will tell you to get the 8800GT.

Waltzero · Post by **Waltzero** » 07 Dec 2007, 21:21

OK cool but what about the ATI HD 3870

Interfan · Post by **Interfan** » 07 Dec 2007, 22:22

Waltzero wrote:OK cool but what about the ATI HD 3870

Cheaper but the 8800gt still beats it.

Scavenger · Post by **Scavenger** » 07 Dec 2007, 23:26

Ja, the 8800GT is a safe bet.. If you can get a 3870 for about R2000 then thats worth it, but if you can afford the 8800GT rather get that..

Dragoneyes · Post by **Dragoneyes** » 08 Dec 2007, 00:02

Sadly to say I have got the 8800gts 320 but yeah the 8800gt is a better buy

GatsbyDyt · Post by **GatsbyDyt** » 08 Dec 2007, 06:43

Interfan wrote:
Waltzero wrote:OK cool but what about the ATI HD 3870
Cheaper but the 8800gt still beats it.

If your strapped for cash go for the HD3870 but otherwise order yourself the 8800GT. You can get the 8800 for an average price of about 2,6 - 2,7k. SHop around and you will find it lower, saw a special (cant remember where) and it was goin for R2399

Vampyre_2099 · Post by **Vampyre_2099** » 08 Dec 2007, 08:12

http://www.computersonly.co.za

They got the ASUS 8800GT going for R2399 and it comes with a game (Can't remember which one though)

Waltzero · Post by **Waltzero** » 08 Dec 2007, 08:28

Is an Nvidia 8800GT any better or worse than the ASUS one or are they all the same?

Waltzero · Post by **Waltzero** » 08 Dec 2007, 08:39

Is the 8800GTS 512MB much more expensive than the 8800GT

Zenbaas · Post by **Zenbaas** » 08 Dec 2007, 11:09

8800GTS 512 isn't out yet first of all. And will be about a R1000 more expensive than a 8800GT.
Nvidia make the graphics cards, and then they are branded with stickers later eg. asus, inno etc. Only the warranty will differ and the OC etc. So there is no real difference between brands.

Hex_Rated · Post by **Hex_Rated** » 08 Dec 2007, 15:05

If you can get an 8800GT, take it regardless of brand. As long as it has a warranty.

Waltzero · Post by **Waltzero** » 08 Dec 2007, 19:46

OK thanks. I think I'll get this one: http://www.prophecy.co.za/inno3d-8800gt ... 23492.html

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 08 Dec 2007, 20:30

G92 8800gts for under R3k ftw

Zenbaas · Post by **Zenbaas** » 08 Dec 2007, 20:36

I34z1k wrote:G92 8800gts for under R3k ftw

Unfortunately that will stay a dream

Post by **Anakha56** » 08 Dec 2007, 20:37

I34z1k wrote:G92 8800gts for under R3k ftw

and where did you see that? it looks like I am going to pay R3500...

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 08 Dec 2007, 20:46

Ya sure Zenbaas. Your ignorance sickens me.

Cost price ftw

Zenbaas · Post by **Zenbaas** » 08 Dec 2007, 20:56

I34z1k wrote:Ya sure Zenbaas. Your ignorance sickens me.

Cost price ftw

Sure Bazik, your cost price sickens me!
Stealing your G92 GTS FTW!!!!