GPU suggestion needed

SniperXX · 03-15-09, 06:58 PM

I have a dell optiplex thats btx, so I am stuck with only single slot pci-e cards. What would be my best bet, ppd wise? Something like an 8800gt or is there something better?

dfonda · 03-15-09, 07:31 PM

What is your budget? The 260's have come down in price and handle the more intensive WU's better.

$179 WMR of $20

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=599198

Edward2 · 03-15-09, 08:07 PM

dfonda, are there any single-slot 260's? If so, I would definitely recommend it.

I know there are some 9800GTX+ models that are single-slot. I don't know what the PPD is for them, but I would assume that it is more than the 8800GT.

jonspd · 03-15-09, 08:11 PM

IMO either a 9800gt or 8800gt.

there is 9800gtx single slot cards?

torin3 · 03-15-09, 08:28 PM

The newest/fastest card that has single slot backplates (though it takes up two physical spaces, so you'll have to check it will fit) are some of the GTS 250 cards. There were a couple, but this was the cheapest I saw on Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814187070

It has a 128 stream processors, so it should be on part with the 9800 GTX+ cards.

Edward2 · 03-15-09, 08:35 PM

I probably should have clarified that the 9800GTX+ has a single-slot backplate, but may actually take up 2 physical slots, so space may be a potential problem.

jonspd · 03-15-09, 09:09 PM

yea I was thinking there was some cards out there I haven't seen

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chinky714 · 03-15-09, 09:14 PM

Break out the dremel and make a GTS 250 fit in there.

Or better yet, build your own case to fit your parts in and then buy a GTS 250 or better card and put that in there.

Computekinc.us · 03-15-09, 09:34 PM

replace the computer, or get a waterblock. Win Win.

SniperXX · 03-16-09, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chinky714

Break out the dremel and make a GTS 250 fit in there.

Or better yet, build your own case to fit your parts in and then buy a GTS 250 or better card and put that in there.

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Originally Posted by Computekinc.us

replace the computer, or get a waterblock. Win Win.

If I could mod it, Id go for a 260 or better, but I cant, its an extra work one. I was allowed to liberate it from storage since there's like 8 there, lol. If I bought it off them I could but I'd sooner save that money to finish my quad gpu.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Im gonna check out the gts 250s and 9800gtx to see if any will work.

chinky714 · 03-16-09, 05:02 AM

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If I could mod it, Id go for a 260 or better, but I cant, its an extra work one. I was allowed to liberate it from storage since there's like 8 there, lol. If I bought it off them I could but I'd sooner save that money to finish my quad gpu.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Im gonna check out the gts 250s and 9800gtx to see if any will work.

Oh wow sniper you're from diamond bar eh? not that far from me at all! instead of "liberate" it from storage, make one disappear?

and then break out the dremel and mod it! If its not yours why would you spend money on a video card for it when you can just save that money for your quad gpu?

SniperXX · 03-16-09, 01:51 PM

Well I figure I can easily move that gpu to another rig down the road. I'll still be working on my quad (soon to have 2 gpus). Its just cheaper to use the dell case and most parts. Thats why I wanted to see what is the most powerful single slot gpu, so even though its stuck with one its still a nice ppd boost.

Surferseth · 03-16-09, 02:50 PM

The GTS 250 is a G92 based GPU. I think the 9800GT or 8800 GT G92 would be the best bang for buck.

If I am not mistaken, the GTS 250 is just a re-brand of all of the G92 based cards.

jonspd · 03-16-09, 02:59 PM

nvidiot and there renaming .....

Surferseth · 03-16-09, 03:36 PM

At least they will all be GTS 250 instead of 8600 / 8800 / 9600 / 9800 / GT / GTX+

chinky714 · 03-16-09, 03:49 PM

Well i don't really see a problem with nvidia renaming the G92 to GTS 250. It's basically replacing the segment that the 8800GT/GTS 9800GT is or was. its not as if the GTS 250 was claimed to be superior and cost $50 more than the 9800GT.

Computekinc.us · 03-16-09, 04:38 PM

I can't believe they are going to run another G92 series. I figured the 9800's would be the end on that line, and crippled 200's would take over.

Roisen · 03-16-09, 07:48 PM

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I can't believe they are going to run another G92 series. I figured the 9800's would be the end on that line, and crippled 200's would take over.

The 200 cores are physically too large for them to cripple and then release at a lower price and still have them be profitable.

The primary reason the g92 was rebranded was to give the 200 series a low end punch to compete with the 4850/70 after their recent or soon to be recent price drops. However, the 250GTX does compete with those cards perfectly well at a similar price point, so some feel that the rebranding was legitimate.

Opponents to this practice accuse that this was done to mislead under informed customers, which is a completely legitimate argument.

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torin3 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Seeing how many GPUs I can cram in one box	The newest/fastest card that has single slot backplates (though it takes up two physical spaces, so you'll have to check it will fit) are some of the GTS 250 cards. There were a couple, but this was the cheapest I saw on Newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814187070 It has a 128 stream processors, so it should be on part with the 9800 GTX+ cards. __________________ Please fold for Team 32! Board: EVGA 4-Way SLI Classified (E762) Memory: GSkill Ripjaws 6x2GB DDR3 CPU: i7 970 at 4.26Ghz Video card: 2x EVGA GTX 460 Cooling: EK Eddy CPU block and full coverage motherboard block & 2 120mmx240mm heater cores. My Heat
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03-15-09, 08:35 PM	#6
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jonspd D11 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ATL, Ga	yea I was thinking there was some cards out there I haven't seen jonspd __________________ GD70\PII955@1.4-----------------------------------------------EX58\920@1.3v 17x200\2.2=NB\2k=HT----------------------------------19x200\True@40c\58c 2x1gb@669@7-7-7-18----------------------------------2x2gb@800@7-7-7-21 2405fpw\280's\evga\bfg----------------------------------2005fpw\2x9800gx2 CorsairHX1000\74gbRaptor----------------------------FSP1010\150gbRaptor CreativeX-Fi-Plat\DvD-rw\Win-7---------------------------------DvD-rw\Win-7 3dMark06=17,650-3dMark05=23,908-Aquamark=216k-Wprime32=6.9sc-Sandra=11kmbs My Heat---------------------------Folding@Home@Team32-----------------------My WebSite
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03-16-09, 01:51 PM	Thread Starter #12
SniperXX Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Folding in Diamond Bar	Well I figure I can easily move that gpu to another rig down the road. I'll still be working on my quad (soon to have 2 gpus). Its just cheaper to use the dell case and most parts. Thats why I wanted to see what is the most powerful single slot gpu, so even though its stuck with one its still a nice ppd boost. __________________ i7 920 @ 4.2Ghz Asus Rampage II GENE 2x BFG GTX285 6GB Crucial Dominator 1600 Crucial 750TX Help find cures for cancer by running Folding @ Home. HEATWARE
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Surferseth Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Folding@Home in the City of Lost Angels	The GTS 250 is a G92 based GPU. I think the 9800GT or 8800 GT G92 would be the best bang for buck. If I am not mistaken, the GTS 250 is just a re-brand of all of the G92 based cards. __________________ Core i7 920@3.6GHz (180x20) - Noctua U12P SE2 - Gigabyte X58-UD5 - HyperX 1600MHz DDR3 3x2GB - 9800GT - OCZ GameXtreme 700w - NZXT Tempest Core i7 860@3.8GHz (181x21) - Corsair H50 - BioStar TP55 - HyperX 1600Mhz DDR3 2x2GB - 8800GT - OCZ ModExtreme 600w - Antec 300 Q6600@3.2GHz (356 x 9) - Zalman 9700 - 780i - Patriot 800Mhz EPP 2x2GB - 9600GT - Antec EarthWatts 500w - Antec P182 2 x Dual Xeon 5500 MacPro towers @ 2.26GHz (16 threads each!) All Folding for Team32 Join Team32 today! I am a Team32 Folding Mentor, ask me about folding@home
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Surferseth Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Folding@Home in the City of Lost Angels	At least they will all be GTS 250 instead of 8600 / 8800 / 9600 / 9800 / GT / GTX+ __________________ Core i7 920@3.6GHz (180x20) - Noctua U12P SE2 - Gigabyte X58-UD5 - HyperX 1600MHz DDR3 3x2GB - 9800GT - OCZ GameXtreme 700w - NZXT Tempest Core i7 860@3.8GHz (181x21) - Corsair H50 - BioStar TP55 - HyperX 1600Mhz DDR3 2x2GB - 8800GT - OCZ ModExtreme 600w - Antec 300 Q6600@3.2GHz (356 x 9) - Zalman 9700 - 780i - Patriot 800Mhz EPP 2x2GB - 9600GT - Antec EarthWatts 500w - Antec P182 2 x Dual Xeon 5500 MacPro towers @ 2.26GHz (16 threads each!) All Folding for Team32 Join Team32 today! I am a Team32 Folding Mentor, ask me about folding@home
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chinky714 Member Join Date: Jun 2005	Well i don't really see a problem with nvidia renaming the G92 to GTS 250. It's basically replacing the segment that the 8800GT/GTS 9800GT is or was. its not as if the GTS 250 was claimed to be superior and cost $50 more than the 9800GT. __________________ Toshiba M115-S3904 Laptop Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz 4GB of DDR2 667 RAM 250GB 7200 RPM Fujitsu Drive
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Computekinc.us Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Folding in Missouri	I can't believe they are going to run another G92 series. I figured the 9800's would be the end on that line, and crippled 200's would take over. __________________ Nates Main Machine Phenom X4 940 @ 3.6 GHZ (Air) XFX 260 / 216 Black Edition 4 GIG PC8500 1TB WDC Black I fold for team 32, Come Join us! My Heatware Oh yeah, you can call me Nate :)
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