Video card upgrade... is G92 worth it?

skidro892007 · 04-February-08, 12:42 PM

I need a new video card cuz mine is not handling the new games that are coming out. There are the 2 i am looking at.

Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N841-A3 GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
this is the G92 version with less memory. $349.99

Newegg.com - EVGA 640-P2-N829-A3 GeForce 8800GTS SSC 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
8800gts with 640mb ram. $389.99

I wonder if the new technology of the G92 is better than the basic 8800gts 640mb. I would love to save the extra 40 bucks (and the extra 30 dollar rebate of course), but I don't want to get a lesser quality product. Any suggestions?

Zaltan · 04-February-08, 12:59 PM

G92 GTS are better. It's not really a massive improvement, but when the cards cheaper aswell its worth it.
Leadtek PX8800 GTS 512 - TrustedReviews
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB Performance Preview

reflux · 04-February-08, 01:31 PM

It depends what you have at the moment really. But a 512mb 8800GT would be a better bet as they aren't significantly slower than the GTS but a fair bit cheaper.

skidro892007 · 05-February-08, 01:12 AM

I actually have an 8800gts 320mb right now. It's very solid, but would it be worth it to just grab another one ($219.99 on Newegg) and put them in SLI? I'm not sure which option to choose. Either go SLI with the one I already have and grab another one, or get the 512mb G92.

reflux · 05-February-08, 04:44 AM

To be honest, I wouldn't really bother after considering it further. What games is your 320mb GTS struggling with? It should be fine with just about everything other than Crysis. The G92 series are an improvement, but nothing more than that. I'd wait for a couple of months for the 9800 series to launch.

godling · 05-February-08, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by skidro892007


	I actually have an 8800gts 320mb right now. It's very solid, but would it be worth it to just grab another one ($219.99 on Newegg) and put them in SLI? I'm not sure which option to choose. Either go SLI with the one I already have and grab another one, or get the 512mb G92.

Reflux asks good questions, as usual. Another question: what resolution are you trying to play w/? 1650x1080 and up benefit significantly from SLI-type setups (Crossfire as well). But for anything under that, even 1280x1024 high settings, your 8800GTS should be doing fine.

If you're going to upgrade, I'd SLI. Cost you a hundred bucks less, and you can always sell off both cards in the future to make cash for the 98xx series when they're released. If you even need them.

-godling, still running on the 7800GS AGP that killert sold me ...

reflux · 05-February-08, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by godling


	If you're going to upgrade, I'd SLI. Cost you a hundred bucks less, and you can always sell off both cards in the future to make cash for the 98xx series when they're released. If you even need them.

Two 320mb GTSs would make a formidable rig, but bear in mind the small frame buffer which will be a hindrance if the OP runs high resolutions.

godling · 05-February-08, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reflux


	Two 320mb GTSs would make a formidable rig, but bear in mind the small frame buffer which will be a hindrance if the OP runs high resolutions.

Ah yes, I'd forgotten that about the GTSs.

skidro892007 · 05-February-08, 11:46 PM

Well, i have a 24" Spectre monitor, and I have it running at 1920x1200. I love the resolution, but on things like Garry's Mod on Steam, it lags out pretty quickly and skips a lot during big matches of people. Things like WOW aren't much of a problem and I usually get around 60 fps, or somewhere in there. I'm just not sure which way I should go is all... I need some solid suggestions to make sure I have a good rig. Thanks guys!

04-February-08, 12:42 PM		#1 (permalink)
skidro892007 Apex Techie Lite	Video card upgrade... is G92 worth it? I need a new video card cuz mine is not handling the new games that are coming out. There are the 2 i am looking at. Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N841-A3 GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail this is the G92 version with less memory. $349.99 Newegg.com - EVGA 640-P2-N829-A3 GeForce 8800GTS SSC 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail 8800gts with 640mb ram. $389.99 I wonder if the new technology of the G92 is better than the basic 8800gts 640mb. I would love to save the extra 40 bucks (and the extra 30 dollar rebate of course), but I don't want to get a lesser quality product. Any suggestions?

04-February-08, 12:59 PM		#2 (permalink)
Zaltan Apex Tech God	Re: Video card upgrade... is G92 worth it? G92 GTS are better. It's not really a massive improvement, but when the cards cheaper aswell its worth it. Leadtek PX8800 GTS 512 - TrustedReviews NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB Performance Preview

04-February-08, 01:31 PM		#3 (permalink)
reflux Sempr0n?	Re: Video card upgrade... is G92 worth it? It depends what you have at the moment really. But a 512mb 8800GT would be a better bet as they aren't significantly slower than the GTS but a fair bit cheaper.

05-February-08, 01:12 AM		#4 (permalink)
skidro892007 Apex Techie Lite	Re: Video card upgrade... is G92 worth it? I actually have an 8800gts 320mb right now. It's very solid, but would it be worth it to just grab another one ($219.99 on Newegg) and put them in SLI? I'm not sure which option to choose. Either go SLI with the one I already have and grab another one, or get the 512mb G92.

05-February-08, 04:44 AM		#5 (permalink)
reflux Sempr0n?	Re: Video card upgrade... is G92 worth it? To be honest, I wouldn't really bother after considering it further. What games is your 320mb GTS struggling with? It should be fine with just about everything other than Crysis. The G92 series are an improvement, but nothing more than that. I'd wait for a couple of months for the 9800 series to launch.

05-February-08, 11:46 PM		#9 (permalink)
skidro892007 Apex Techie Lite	Re: Video card upgrade... is G92 worth it? Well, i have a 24" Spectre monitor, and I have it running at 1920x1200. I love the resolution, but on things like Garry's Mod on Steam, it lags out pretty quickly and skips a lot during big matches of people. Things like WOW aren't much of a problem and I usually get around 60 fps, or somewhere in there. I'm just not sure which way I should go is all... I need some solid suggestions to make sure I have a good rig. Thanks guys!

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