GTS 320mb or up to 512mb

bluebird14 · 2 Apr 2008 at 13:16

I have a 8800gts 320mb and it is pretty slow even at average settings. Would i see much difference with a 512mb GTS?

ots3go · 2 Apr 2008 at 13:18

Slow at average settings in what games?

What resolution are you playing at?

matt1 · 2 Apr 2008 at 13:18

Monitor and gaming resolution?

bluebird14 · 2 Apr 2008 at 13:24

on World in Conflict it gets ok at around 1200x900 on medium. On a 22" samsung syncmaster.I get an average of 20fps and a lowest of 7fps on the benchmark.

Greebo · 2 Apr 2008 at 13:26

I went from a 8800GTS 320mb to a 8800GT to a 8800 GTS 512Mb and the difference was amazing.

At 1280 x 1024 my 320Mb GTS would struggle with some games. I now game at 1680 x 1050 and the new GTS runs everything at smooth high framerates (crysis excluded).

In saying that, even crysis on high with a couple of mods runs the benchmark in the thirties at that res.

J.D · 2 Apr 2008 at 13:35

The GTS 512mb is a decent upgrade. The 320mb limits that card as the 640mb model is fine. The 512mb version is still faster than the 640mb model though and the 640mb model is a lot better than the 320mb model.

Get the GTS 512mb.

Johnboyjoe · 2 Apr 2008 at 13:45

yup go for the GTS 512 wouldn't mind getting ma hands on one to play with maself

bluebird14 · 2 Apr 2008 at 14:46

thnx. and looking at things it looks to be a better investment than the 9800 gtx.

J.D · 2 Apr 2008 at 15:39

bluebird14 said:
thnx. and looking at things it looks to be a better investment than the 9800 gtx.

A much better investment

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LoadsaMoney · 2 Apr 2008 at 15:39

You'll see a huge increase in performance, even the extra memory will help as 320mb is not enough for today.

I went from a 320mb GTS to a 512mb 8800 GT, and even that increase was huge, where on my 320mb GTS i had to turn details down, and resolution (down from 1280x1024, as that is my native), the 8800 GT allowed details to be maxed at my native res, and also allowed lots of AA (which you can also forget about with only 320mb), and it was still faster, so the 512mb GTS will be just as good/better, depending on your res.

bluebird14 said:
thnx. and looking at things it looks to be a better investment than the 9800 gtx.

It is as its the same card, only its £100+ cheaper.

Everyones calling the 9800 GTX the 8800 GTS 512mb SOE (Slightly Overclocked Edition).

Secret_Window · 2 Apr 2008 at 15:56

I'm pretty much in the same boat. The 640mb version actually isn't radically different in terms of performance, and is pretty much pants. If the ATI 3870x2 didn't draw so much power and was noisy I would be inclined to snap that one up. But now given that is out the picture, whether to part my money on a GTS 512mb or not is becoming incrasingly hard when I consider Nvidia's next gen stuff might be out in june.

Mercutio · 2 Apr 2008 at 17:51

Exact same position. Got 8800GTS 640MB considering the GTS 512MB. Yet to see how I feel on this one. Anyone link some reviews?
Also - physical size wise the GTS 640 is litterally the biggest card I can get in my case at present. The 3870X2 is (obviously) much bigger. Im guessing the GTS 512MB is the same size but will give minimal performance increase? The GTX im pretty sure is bigger?

Secret_Window · 2 Apr 2008 at 17:57

Yeah, I think size might be a problem for me too. I just wish my case, didn't have the hdd bays right next to where the gfx card situates.

sanofi · 2 Apr 2008 at 17:57

I've in the same boat really, I've had my 320Mb BFG 8800GTS since early last year and its served me well. I'm considering selling it while I can still get a decent amount for it and getting probably either the 512mb GTS or GT.

Secret_Window · 2 Apr 2008 at 18:00

We should all flood the members market with our old GTS cards lol

Nobody would buy be daft enough to buy them though

-iceblade^ · 2 Apr 2008 at 18:06

i think nVidia's next gen stuff is already here, lol...

anyways, go for an 8800GTS - there's no guarantee that nVidia will make a massive speed boost wiit their real next gen, or even release it any time soon

AnastieByte · 2 Apr 2008 at 18:09

*Slight thread hijack*
I also have a 320GTS. Upgraded to a Samsung 22" 226BW. Is this card worth going for over a GTS or GT?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-031-EA

Heretic1322 · 2 Apr 2008 at 18:10

nope

Secret_Window said:
The 640mb version actually isn't radically different in terms of performance, and is pretty much pants.

Just had to say GTS 640mb isnt pants, its nearly as good as a GTX when OC'ed. I have had one for ages and still can't justify an upgrade.

setter · 2 Apr 2008 at 19:07

i made the switch from a 640 8800gts to the 512mb version a few months ago, had just bought a 24 inch monitor and the 640 gts was struggling with the native res, but with the newer gts games are a lot smoother plus i can use a bit of aa/af.

Greebo · 2 Apr 2008 at 21:03

AnastieByte said:
*Slight thread hijack*
I also have a 320GTS. Upgraded to a Samsung 22" 226BW. Is this card worth going for over a GTS or GT?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-031-EA

Depends on price. You can get a GT for £117 on ocuk - a steal.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-071-OK&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1008

Probably not worth the extra for the GTS which the cheapest is £158. For almost 30% more money you won't get 30% better performance - more like 10%.

As always when spending more money on a card, the gains don't always match the extra money.