8800GT 512MB v 1024MB @ 1920x1200

Stretch · 10 Feb 2008 at 15:16

Simple question, is it worth paying the c£50 extra for an 8800GT with 1GB of mem over the 512MB versions for 1920x1200 gaming? I don't really want to pay the extra for a GTX and I don't think it would fit in my case anyway (Evo SG01). Is a 1GB 8800GT my best option?

I was specifically looking at getting one of these.

The rest of my system is a Q6600 with 4GB of PC2-6400 RAM

SBD · 10 Feb 2008 at 15:19

Maybe a 8800GTS would be better and its cheaper than the 8800GT 1GB

Stretch · 10 Feb 2008 at 15:31

SBD said:
Maybe a 8800GTS would be better and its cheaper than the 8800GT 1GB

The only things that concerns me about the GTS is the size and the noise. I've also heard that a GT can out perform a GTS under some circumstances.

LoadsaMoney · 10 Feb 2008 at 15:32

Yeah just get the new GTS, 1gb isn't worth it on the GT as its still the same as the 512mb due to the 256bit bus, its pointless.

easyrider · 10 Feb 2008 at 15:36

Stretch said:
The only things that concerns me about the GTS is the size and the noise. I've also heard that a GT can out perform a GTS under some circumstances.

Mine was silent.

The GTS is the better card.

The 1GB GT is a waste of space and money and will not help you one bit.

555BUK · 10 Feb 2008 at 16:51

By the time 1GB is really needed, 8800GT's and GTS's will be too slow to run games anyway.

Lightnix · 10 Feb 2008 at 16:56

Stretch said:
The only things that concerns me about the GTS is the size and the noise. I've also heard that a GT can out perform a GTS under some circumstances.

The GTS has the quieter fan - I know that much. Also, I believe you're getting the wrong end of the stick here, the new GTS 512MB is faster than the GT, the GTS 512MB gets the full G92 core (128 shaders, 64 TMUs) compared to the GT (112 shaders, 56 TMUs) and comes clocked higher. The old G80 GTS is slower than the GT in most cases.

Just to clarify - 8800 GTS 512MB/1024MB = fast.
8800 GTS 320/640MB = Not as fast.

snowdog · 10 Feb 2008 at 17:08

Stretch said:
The only things that concerns me about the GTS is the size and the noise. I've also heard that a GT can out perform a GTS under some circumstances.

What?

The 512 GTS is a lot more silent than the GT, has far superior cooling, often clocks further, and offcourse has higher stock clocks.

You're probably thinking about the old GTS 640 and 320, the 512 one is superior to both the GT and the old GTS.

Talrinys · 10 Feb 2008 at 17:08

Do not buy 1024MB ever!(ever meaning before the nextgen cards come out), and do not get the GTS, it's not worth the price premium over the GT.

jimmyboy2008 · 10 Feb 2008 at 17:41

1GB GPU = marketing gimmick for dummies

A guy at work assures me the 2400xt 1GB he bought for his dad is amazing because it has 1gb ram so its twice as fast as a card with 512mb. Makes sense doesn't it..........

shipinabottle · 10 Feb 2008 at 18:32

jimmyboy2008 said:
1GB GPU = marketing gimmick for dummies

A guy at work assues me the 2400xt 1GB he bought for his dad is amazing because it has 1gb ram so its twice as fast as a card with 512mb. Makes sense doesn't it..........

hes having you for a laugh then, as it has been previously said the 256bit bus on the gt's limit the RAM. dont waste your money. GT 512mb or if u want pay the extra bit for the GTS 512mb which is better than the GT but not by much really.

Biohazard · 10 Feb 2008 at 18:44

Stretch said:
The only things that concerns me about the GTS is the size and the noise. I've also heard that a GT can out perform a GTS under some circumstances.

So a GT can beat a GTS which can in turn beat a GTX?

:confused:

SBD · 10 Feb 2008 at 18:47

Biohazard said:
So a GT can beat a GTS which can in turn beat a GTX?

No a 8800GT can beat a 8800GTS(320/640) but a 8800GTS(512 g92 core) can beat a 8800GT.

NVIDA didn't do a good job in naming the cards this time round

snowdog · 10 Feb 2008 at 19:15

Biohazard said:
So a GT can beat a GTS which can in turn beat a GTX?

Old G80 GTS: Yes.

You new 512 mb G92: no.

Stretch · 10 Feb 2008 at 22:03

Right some good advice, cheers guys. So any 512MB GTS would fit the bill?

Are the newer (512MB) 8800 GTS cards any bigger than the 8800 GT. I previously had a Gigabyte 8800GT with a zalman cooler fitted but I returned it because it a made a strange whining noise when playing games. The GT fitted comfortably in my case but any bigger and I might have problems.

Talrinys · 10 Feb 2008 at 22:16

The GTS cards are about twice the size of the GT, they have a dual slot cooler instead of a single slot cooler. And i'd really argue against getting a GTS but your choice of course.

Stretch · 10 Feb 2008 at 22:30

Talrinys said:
The GTS cards are about twice the size of the GT, they have a dual slot cooler instead of a single slot cooler. And i'd really argue against getting a GTS but your choice of course.

I'm talking length not width with regards to size. Why would you argue against the GTS, not worth the extra money?

Bare in mind that if I go for the GT I probably get this as I've heard the cooling is excellent and very quite. The stock GT coolers are just too noisy.

jimmyboy2008 · 11 Feb 2008 at 11:52

shipinabottle said:
hes having you for a laugh then, as it has been previously said the 256bit bus on the gt's limit the RAM. dont waste your money. GT 512mb or if u want pay the extra bit for the GTS 512mb which is better than the GT but not by much really.

Mate, read my comment again, im fully aware that its a waste of money.

Stretch · 11 Feb 2008 at 12:30

I've bought a Gainward Bliss Golden Sample 512MB 8800 GT this morning. Hope this one dosen't make a stupid buzzing noise like the Gigabyte 8800 GT did

Thanks for you help people.