7800GTX Vs 7900GS

[rajanm1]

what do you think is better and why?

[g0dM@n]

Good question.

I'd personally go with the 7900GS because it uses less power, produces less heat, and has faster RAM.

Even though it's only 20 pipes vs 24 pipes of the 7800gtx, the core has a lot of headroom.

But honestly... they're probably very similar in performance. Again, the less power/heat of the 7900GS is more appealing to me personally.

[ALiEN2953]

are we talking 7800gtx 512 or 256 cause the 512 is clocked much faster

[[SC]Ceasar]

Good question.

I'd personally go with the 7900GS because it uses less power, produces less heat, and has faster RAM.

Even though it's only 20 pipes vs 24 pipes of the 7800gtx, the core has a lot of headroom.

But honestly... they're probably very similar in performance. Again, the less power/heat of the 7900GS is more appealing to me personally.
Godman mostly said everything.:beer:
I rahter have a 7900, runs less hot then the 7800, i toughted one when it just came out of the pc...it was HOT!
(spelling, im tired, cant spell on a moment like that)

[rajanm1]

are we talking 7800gtx 512 or 256 cause the 512 is clocked much faster
256MB

also temps are not to much of an issue to me because if i get 7800GTX they are going to be liquid cooled anyway.
how much of a difference does the 4 extra pipes make?

[g0dM@n]

256MB

also temps are not to much of an issue to me because if i get 7800GTX they are going to be liquid cooled anyway.
how much of a difference does the 4 extra pipes make?
you should ask yourself, how much difference does the 4 extra pipes AND LOWER CLOCKS make?

I am 90% sure on this... bare with me:

7800GTX 256mb - 24 pipes, 430mhz gpu, 1200mhz mem
7900GS 256mb - 20 pipes, 450mhz gpu, 1320mhz mem

I'd say the clock difference ALMOST makes up for the 4 less pipes. And honestly, I think the 7900GS OCs potentially better than the 7800gtx 256.

The highest overclocked 7800gtx 256s that were sold are the evga 7800gtx KO, which was 490/1300, and I think BFG reached those same clocks too.

the highest overclocked 7900GS that I see at newegg is 525/1550:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150202

So even comparing highest overclocks, the 7900GS memory is much more powerful... which is why I say it has more potential/headroom.

20 pipes higher clock vs 24 pipes lower clock sounds pretty neck and neck to me. Again, I'd say go with the 7900GS... lower power, less heat, and the newer series card.

But... does anyone know if the 7900 has more features than the 7800???

[g0dM@n]

oh wow... take my word for it... JUMP ON THIS!!!
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=322824&prodlist=pricegrabber

EVGA 7900GS 500/1380 RETAIL FOR $165.99 SHIPPED AR!!!

[AsusLover]

oh wow... take my word for it... JUMP ON THIS!!!
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=322824&prodlist=pricegrabber

EVGA 7900GS 500/1380 RETAIL FOR $165.99 SHIPPED AR!!!


Thats one heck of a deal

[rajanm1]

Thats one heck of a deal

unfortunately i am from the UK, but i have found deals of the 7900GS for £95!!!