8800GTS 512MB Ramblings Thread

Tom84 · 11 Dec 2007 at 10:30

Willis said:
Depends if you game at 1920 x 1600, if so the GTX if not GTS

Nope 1680 x 1050

My head is telling me to stick with the GTX as it's supposedly still the best card on the market but there's a part of me that just wants to own the newest card on the block

waso_dude · 11 Dec 2007 at 10:32

Tom84 said:
Nope 1680 x 1050

My head is telling me to stick with the GTX as it's supposedly still the best card on the market but there's a part of me that just wants to own the newest card on the block

http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/articl...50aHVzaWFzdA==

Read that mate.

Its very very interesting, the GTX for higher res and the GTS for lowwer res/better shader quality.

Nick1881 · 11 Dec 2007 at 10:37

Woohoo, mine has arrived, shame I have no time to install.

I will have a play after 10pm

tdream · 11 Dec 2007 at 10:40

hardocp said:
Overall Performance

The new GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB is an interesting performance beast. On the one hand it has very high shader performance, faster than an 8800 Ultra, but it also has a narrower memory bus-width and less local video memory than a GTX. A little tidbit of info you may find interesting using 3DMark06’s pixel shader test, the BFGTech 8800 GTS OC 512MB scored 557 FPS in this test, and the GTX scored 489 FPS.

This creates the kind of performance scenario where in some situations the new GTS may be faster than a GeForce 8800 GTX (where memory bandwidth isn’t the limitation, but shader performance is), but in other situations the GeForce 8800 GTX will still be faster. We noted that most of the time, at higher resolutions with AA the GeForce 8800 GTX shone through with smoother and higher performance, which makes sense.

Display Matters

If you are gaming on a large 30” LCD at 2560x1600 the GeForce 8800 GTX is still going to be the preferred video card for gaming. Its larger framebuffer capacity and higher memory bandwidth will provide benefits at that resolution in your games. If, however, you are gaming on a 24” display or smaller, the choice now becomes a bit hazier.

At 1920x1200 we found the new BFGTech GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB to be very capable, providing high performance right on the heels of the GTX. If you already have a GTX or better you are well off as they are still the fastest cards around besides the Ultra. If you are looking for a new high-end video card this holiday season, the new GTS is certainly a worthy option, just don't expect high levels of AA at upper end resolutions with the 8800 GTS 512MB.

I'd agree with these two statements from kyle, the GTS has more shader power than the GTX but the GTX is still the card to have when gaming above 1920x1200. So whether it's an upgrade or downgrade depends on your monitor size

NightSt@lk3r · 11 Dec 2007 at 10:43

we agree the GTS is the better buy for 1440x900 then?

waso_dude · 11 Dec 2007 at 10:46

yep yep anything over 1650x1050 and the GTX will take it - at lower res the GTS kills it.

ps3ud0 · 11 Dec 2007 at 10:51

Damn - Ive just plopped (expecting sniggers) for a 8800GTS and I game at 1920x1200 - just wasnt willing to pay another £60 (25% price increase) to get the GTX over the GTS...

Ill just play non-native 1680x1050 where I have to

ps3ud0

The Asgard · 11 Dec 2007 at 10:57

Willis said:
Depends if you game at 1920 x 1600, if so the GTX if not GTS

It's 1920x1200 BTW

There's not much in it and it will be fine at 1920x1200.

Willis · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:00

The Asgard said:
It's 1920x1200 BTW

There's not much in it and it will be fine at 1920x1200.

correct i'll get my coat

dokko · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:02

ps3ud0 said:
ps3ud0

To the tune of 'Money for Nothing'

I want my G...T....S....

Drums....

Guitar.........

'Get your delivery for nothing, and your game for free'

I think i'm going a bit strange, nevermind.

waso_dude · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:02

1 Hour

for all you people waiting

The Asgard · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:03

Willis said:
correct i'll get my coat

Don't do that

Just a bit of friendly banter mate

NightSt@lk3r · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:04

waso_dude said:
yep yep anything over 1650x1050 and the GTX will take it - at lower res the GTS kills it.

cool will be getting some money my mum left soon so will get one then.

Willis · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:04

The Asgard said:
Don't do that

Just a bit of friendly banter mate

Me knows that

The Asgard · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:07

Decided to give myself a day off today to have a play with the GTS which should be arriving any time.

I'll give it a try on air and then introduce it to my friend Mr Maze for some serious clocking.

crazyswede · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:08

The Asgard said:
It's 1920x1200 BTW

There's not much in it and it will be fine at 1920x1200.

Reading reviews... I have the same thought has you...

You have to be carefull with the hardocp.com review, because they use different quality settings for each card...(Which is still interesting)

Anyway it should be better than my 1950XT.

dokko · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:10

So what kind of deal is everyone wanting?

Price?

Card make?

Bundle?

The Asgard · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:10

crazyswede said:
Reading reviews... I have the same thought has you...

You have to be carefull with the hardocp.com review, because they use different quality settings for each card...(Which is still interesting)

Anyway it should be better than my 1950XT.

I find the way HardOCP review graphics cards a bit rubbish tbh. Its fine if you have card X and want to know what it will do with regard to IQ, but comparisons between cards makes it very difficult.

Clairvoyant · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:14

Well depending on price and £ I get for my 2900 XT. I will be looking to buy one.

I game at 1920x1200 & 1280x1024 (Duel Monitors)

The Asgard · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:14

dokko said:
So what kind of deal is everyone wanting?

Price?

Card make?

Bundle?

I think people are looking for a card to replace the old GTS at about the same price.

Card make doesn't matter because they are all the same and a lot will sell on in Feb anyway.

Bundle is just a plus if its half decent which usually isn't the case.