9800GTX or 3870X2

Van Diemen · 29 Mar 2008 at 19:52

Building my kid brothers new rig over next couple of weeks, but we're not sure on which way to go with regards to graphics.

Do we get the 3870X2 or will the 9800GTX be on par or better? I'm leaning towards the ATi but as they will both be priced in the bracket I thought I should get some advice.

He will be gaming on a 22" or maybe a 24" monitor.

gurusan · 29 Mar 2008 at 19:53

The 9800GX2 is much faster than the 3870x2 in pretty much every respect....it's also more expensive but whether you want to pay it is up to you.

Van Diemen · 29 Mar 2008 at 19:55

was not thinking about the GX2, its the 9800GTX I'm referring to as it will be priced very close to the ati X2.

gurusan · 29 Mar 2008 at 20:03

oh sorry I read you wrong.

In that case I would get the 3870x2.

SS-89 · 29 Mar 2008 at 20:19

3870x2

The Asgard · 29 Mar 2008 at 20:38

Another vote for 3870X2

The GTX = OC 8800 GTS.

Shocky-FM · 29 Mar 2008 at 22:27

I'd rather have a 9800GTX, single gpu is always preferable to a multigpu solution especially when the performance is somewhat similar.

gurusan · 29 Mar 2008 at 22:28

I've had a 8800GTS 512mb and my current crossfire setup is much faster...especially when you start puttin on the AA

willhub · 30 Mar 2008 at 00:22

Shocky-FM said:
I'd rather have a 9800GTX, single gpu is always preferable to a multigpu solution especially when the performance is somewhat similar.

a 9800GTX is an overclocked 8800GTS litrally so a 9800GTX would not be a good choice especially if it will be priced same as a 3870X2.

Shocky-FM · 30 Mar 2008 at 02:03

willhub said:
a 9800GTX is an overclocked 8800GTS litrally so a 9800GTX would not be a good choice especially if it will be priced same as a 3870X2.

And why not? 8800GTS 512MB is a decent card, it's even better with a slight overclock plus I doubt they will charge £250 for it.

willhub · 30 Mar 2008 at 02:05

Shocky-FM said:
And why not? 8800GTS 512MB is a decent card, it's even better with a slight overclock plus I doubt they will charge £250 for it.

No you're right it is a decent card, and its around £158

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-017-PV

Shocky-FM · 30 Mar 2008 at 02:12

willhub said:
No you're right it is a decent card, and its around £158

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-017-PV

Indeed so how did you come to the conclusion that the 9800GTX is not a good choice and will sell for £250 when you can pickup a 8800GTS 512MB for such a low price?

bluebird14 · 30 Mar 2008 at 08:36

So if a 9800 gtx is the same as a 8800 gts overclocked, what would an overclocked 9800 gtx be compared to? And as there has been no official review that can be trusted how do we know that nvidia has some trick up its sleave with the 9800 gtx.

The Asgard · 30 Mar 2008 at 09:35

Shocky-FM said:
Indeed so how did you come to the conclusion that the 9800GTX is not a good choice and will sell for £250 when you can pickup a 8800GTS 512MB for such a low price?

A bit of a guess here but I would imagine because its £70 + more expensive ??

The Asgard · 30 Mar 2008 at 09:37

bluebird14 said:
So if a 9800 gtx is the same as a 8800 gts overclocked, what would an overclocked 9800 gtx be compared to? And as there has been no official review that can be trusted how do we know that nvidia has some trick up its sleave with the 9800 gtx.

I believe someone on XS tested the card against a standard 8800 GTS and clock for clock they were the same pretty much. I think the GTS was slightly better but within the tolerence of error to say the same.

willhub · 30 Mar 2008 at 12:37

Shocky-FM said:
Indeed so how did you come to the conclusion that the 9800GTX is not a good choice and will sell for £250 when you can pickup a 8800GTS 512MB for such a low price?

I was talking about price... If the 9800GTX is indeed hardly any different performance wise to the 8800GTS then anyone with any sense would go for a cheaper 8800GTS 512, only people who would get 9800GTX over an 8800GTS are those that are not in the know. I cant see the 9800GTX coming in at a low price and pushing the GTS's down to 100 quid.

Shocky-FM · 30 Mar 2008 at 13:24

willhub said:
I was talking about price... If the 9800GTX is indeed hardly any different performance wise to the 8800GTS then anyone with any sense would go for a cheaper 8800GTS 512, only people who would get 9800GTX over an 8800GTS are those that are not in the know. I cant see the 9800GTX coming in at a low price and pushing the GTS's down to 100 quid.

Well I agree, I'd also buy the 8800GTS 512MB if they were priced £50-100 apart, but that doesn’t change the fact id take a 9800GTX over a 3870X2, it’s single gpu solution over multigpu solution always, unless the multigpu solution offers a substantial performance increase which the 3870X2 definitely does not.

easyrider · 30 Mar 2008 at 13:29

Shocky-FM said:
Well I agree, I'd also buy the 8800GTS 512MB if they were priced £50-100 apart, but that doesn’t change the fact id take a 9800GTX over a 3870X2, it’s single gpu solution over multigpu solution always, unless the multigpu solution offers a substantial performance increase which the 3870X2 definitely does not.

Why would you want a 9800GTX?

The price has nothing to do with it.

The 8800GTS is virtually the same card.

The Asgard · 30 Mar 2008 at 13:37

Shocky-FM said:
Well I agree, I'd also buy the 8800GTS 512MB if they were priced £50-100 apart, but that doesn’t change the fact id take a 9800GTX over a 3870X2, it’s single gpu solution over multigpu solution always, unless the multigpu solution offers a substantial performance increase which the 3870X2 definitely does not.

The 3870X2 is a better buy over the GTS 512 running at ( 820/2300 -Mine) and thats from experience.

The 3870X2 is a great card that will only get better.

gurusan · 30 Mar 2008 at 14:04

Shocky-FM said:
Well I agree, I'd also buy the 8800GTS 512MB if they were priced £50-100 apart, but that doesn’t change the fact id take a 9800GTX over a 3870X2, it’s single gpu solution over multigpu solution always, unless the multigpu solution offers a substantial performance increase which the 3870X2 definitely does not.

It's pretty apparent you don't know what you're talking about.