GS or GSO ??

.Drift

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• Sep 8, 2008

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Hey guys, I need to get a new graphics card, but I'm on a pretty tight budget.

These two cards have jumped out at me more than the others. I know they're basically the same card, but I don't know which one to go for..

eVGA - Step up Program (9600GSO) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130364
XFX - 2x Lifetime Warranty (8800GS) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150276

Thanks guys, I really appreciate all the help!

 

BossBorot

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they are the same exact card nVidia just relabled the 8800gs as the 9800gso to make it more competative. Go with whichever one you can get cheaper

 

bryan_d

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130356

50 bucks after rebate, hands down.

 

Caviman2201

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+1 for the eVGA 9600GSO bryan-d posted... thats a sick deal if you don't mind the MIR. You're looking at 9600GT-like performance for 7300LE money... thats a no-brainer.

 

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Thats a decent deal for performance/price ratio

 

White_Pawn

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if your lucky, you'll get a 9600GSO that has a 8800GTS core.

 

Caviman2201

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White_Pawn said:

if your lucky, you'll get a 9600GSO that has a 8800GTS core.

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I have not heard about those...

 

BossBorot

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I remember hearing about that but it was very isolated and only found on cards from a retailer that doesnt sell in north america. There may have been more news since but dont expect to magically get a card with the 8800gts core

 

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Isn't the GSO the best price/performance of all cards, including ATi?

 

Caviman2201

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Badbonji said:

Isn't the GSO the best price/performance of all cards, including ATi?

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I'd say its definitely the best performance for the "under $100" price point, but if you don't do the MIRs, you're getting awfully close to 8800GT territory with the lowest "before MIR" price being $90... to me, thats too close to the $111 PNY 8800GT which is clearly a more powerful card.