XFX 640MB 8800GTS (XT or Extreme XXX?)

[Sweey]

I can't provide links on here as they are from a competitor but I've seen an XFX 640MB 8800GTS XT set to 580Mhz/1800Mhz at a particular price and, for around £12 more, an XFX 640MB 8800GTS Extreme XXX set to 550Mhz/1800Mhz. What is the real difference between the two cards? Will I notice ANY sort of performance difference at all?

I'm planning to buy one to replace my 7950GX2 which I'm giving to someone else and will be playing at 1680x1050 so believe the 640MB 8800GTS to be my best, not ridiculously expensive, option. Feel free to suggest alternatives .

 

[Alex UK]

The 8800GTS 640MB is the best card for that resolution and price. Personally, I'd go with the cheaper card, you can always overclock it yourself.

 

[willhub]

Get a standard non overclocked GTS, overclocked versions are a waste of money since any 8800GTS will reach that overclock easilly and go way beyond it