Is the 8800gt worth $100 more than 8600gt?

[cpyfx]

Newegg has the 8600gt for $40 after rebate and a 8800gt for $140 after rebate. I am trying to put a low cost system together and the 8600 gt seems like a good deal but I just don't know if they are any good. I don't do much gaming but I would like to have the option. Should I put the difference in the two cards towards a better cpu? I was thinking of the E2160 and the gigabyte ga-p35-ds3l and overclock it or get the E7200 for a cpu with the same mb.

[ChinStrap]

yes.

period.

charts (http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/desktop-vga-charts/3dmark06-v1-0-2-hdr-sm3-0-score,540.html?p=1590%2C1588)

[Diddyu]

For looking at spreadsheets and sending emails, No.
Playing games, Yes.
What all do you intend to use the computer for?

[Mr.Guvernment]

Yes, pending what you want to play and what resolutions.

[Shiggity]

Yes. Trust us, you'll be happy you went with the 8800gt in the long run.

[Drinkyoghurt]

or wait just a little longer for the 4xxx series

[cpyfx]

I kinda thought that was going to be the answer. So I would be better going with the 8800gt and e2160 to stay with my budget and maybe upgrade the cpu at a later date. As far as games I use to play America's Army and Tiger Woods 2008 but haven't played much lately.

[Diddyu]

Id recommend the 8800GT then.
By the way, for a dollar more, you can get a E2180 with a x10 multiplier.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116052
Just curious, whats your system's specs?

[TTimmy]

IMHO, yes. I personally came from an 8600GT, after upgrading to the 8800GT I was blown away, every game i play, with the exception of Crysis, I can set everything at High/very high, 2 or 4x AA at 1680x1050 and still get very playable FPS.

[tester3000]

For games, the 8800GT owns the 8600GT. It's in a whole different class. You could probably snag an 8800GT for around $120. Just look around for a good sale.

[Boomer0909]

I hate myself for getting 2x8600 in my new rig looking everyday for the golden deal on a better card