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~MGZero:iconMGZero: Aug 4, 2008, 10:34:50 AM
So, I have a choice between the two cards. The 9600 with 768mb, or the 8800 with 512mb. I'm well aware that the 8800 is a bit faster, but I'm also well aware that the 9600 is cheaper. Now let's be honest here, will using one card over the other REALLY make much of a difference in gaming (tf2, half-life, crysis etc)? My other specs are..

intel wolfdale 3 ghz core 2 duo processor
4GB DDR2800 dual channel RAM
250GB HDD
WinXP 32 bit professional

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~MGZero:iconMGZero: Aug 4, 2008, 10:35:57 AM
oh, I forgot to mention, the psu is 550W.

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~Fireseal36:iconFireseal36: Aug 4, 2008, 7:37:03 PM
more video ram isn't going to make it faster. 8800's have had good price reductions making it quite attractive. In the end, it's up to you if you want to spend the $$$, though if you play fps shooters I'd go for it.

Also, since you mentioned your psu, if it is a worry, you should look up the actual specs on it. Generic ones tend to list the wattage for peak rather than load. If you have a quality psu the power shouldn't be a problem.
`rayvinazn:iconrayvinazn: Aug 4, 2008, 11:16:57 PM
Given that you can find 8800GT cards for less than $150 these days and the 9600GSO is around $100, I'd say that spending a little extra here is probably worth it. You can't go seriously wrong either way though.

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~bojivere:iconbojivere: Aug 4, 2008, 11:54:39 PM
i was having a similar problem but i found geforce 9600 gt 512mb for 139$ great card i ll put a link below for you to check it out and it comes with a free copy of call of duty for since you like fps but it really doesnt matter about the game [link] just copy this to you address bar and see what you think let me know if you like i know i do

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~bojivere:iconbojivere: Aug 4, 2008, 11:56:47 PM
nvm bout the copying

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`rayvinazn:iconrayvinazn: Aug 5, 2008, 1:46:52 AM
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The 9600GT really has no purpose on the market any more.

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~MGZero:iconMGZero: Aug 5, 2008, 9:12:29 AM
heh, looks like that's true :XD:

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~MGZero:iconMGZero: Aug 5, 2008, 9:13:41 AM
yea, you can just click haha

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`rayvinazn:iconrayvinazn: Aug 5, 2008, 3:01:10 PM
Nvidia has way too many products (several of which are identical or nearly identical) on the market.

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