New XFX GeForce Rebate Promotion Starts Today

[ibleet]

You may not agree with their marketing schemes, but Nvidia is out to make a profit and they do what works for them, just like shifting from G80-G92 midstream with the 8800 series.

I don't see them trying to trick anyone, but rather trying to stay on the cutting edge. Just do your due diligence and you'll be fine. Granted that with the 8600 vs. the 8800 series, the difference in performance was like night and day. Now with ATI pushing Nvidia hard to come up with better GPU solutions, the difference in performance with the 9xxx series vs. the "great" 8800 (G92) series isn't as remarkable, but by the end of the line, I'm pretty sure you will see a huge improvement as before. I think history will repeat itself, so be looking for a mid-term shift once again with the 9800 series, including the addition of a new and improved chip architecture, G96, etc...

For me, it all makes sense in the end and I can't blame Nvidia for trying to earn a profit and stay ahead in the GPU game. If they were sitting around now, resting on their laurels, people would complain about that too. They just can't seem to please everyone, so they just decide to keep making a profit, keeping their shareholders happy.

[stopthekilling77]

yikes. i dont think they're out to trick the educated consumer. but just remember: the 9600 is a the 9-series version of the 8600 in the 8-series. they werent meant to compete with the 8800s within the 8-series.

[Merlin]

My whole point is that they have chosen , for whatever reason, to use a naming system that requires you the be, as stopthekilling says, an educated consumer. My only point was to say that it is a bit confusing to make the second number more important than the first I really don't think profitability has anything to do with that. Heck car makers put DOHC ( dual overhead cam) on the side of a car to help it sell but most people have no clue what it means to them. I was only venting about how much "research" one has to do to choose a video card. In the end IF they named them in a clear and consice manner these forums would be less filled with guys like me ranting about stupid stuff and reviewing a card would be less important because the name would tell us which is best so I guess I should be glad it is the way it is.

[DaIceMan]

I <3 my XFX 8800GTX... even if she is getting a little old. Aside from Crashes, I mean Crysis, it runs everything I can throw at it full on, without a hiccup. Now, I just need to find another one to SLI them for even more love.

[Merlin]

So that GTX card has trouble with Crysis?? I just got an 8800 GT 512 and I was hoping to play Crysis in a few months.

[DaIceMan]

oh it plays it, but not full on. I was able to get around 26-28fps by tweaking the settings down. I'm just glad I was able to sell my copy of the game and recoop some of the $55 I spent on it.

[ibleet]

So that GTX card has trouble with Crysis?? I just got an 8800 GT 512 and I was hoping to play Crysis in a few months.

Crysis should play fine on your 8800GT 512 on high settings. On my system I get between 40-50fps using high settings.

[smack323]

i personally dont think Crysis if very good.. guess it all depends on you tastes in games. I love FPS games but just not that one. BF2, BF2142, COD4 - those are some good games. my 8800 gts 512- is begging for higher settings in those games.

[JuneBug]

My whole point is that they have chosen , for whatever reason, to use a naming system that requires you the be, as stopthekilling says, an educated consumer. My only point was to say that it is a bit confusing to make the second number more important than the first I really don't think profitability has anything to do with that. Heck car makers put DOHC ( dual overhead cam) on the side of a car to help it sell but most people have no clue what it means to them. I was only venting about how much "research" one has to do to choose a video card. In the end IF they named them in a clear and consice manner these forums would be less filled with guys like me ranting about stupid stuff and reviewing a card would be less important because the name would tell us which is best so I guess I should be glad it is the way it is.

so back to the topic at hand. the second number it not more impotent just states were the card is in the series and since each game will play different depending on how it was made their is no way to say "this card will be the best one for every game" the numbers are a naming algorithm like hotels use (ex 2301 second building third floor first room)
I can see how it might be confusing if you look at each number by its self but the number are meant to be looked at left to right not as a stand alone.

[ibleet]

the second number it not more impotent

Haha, he said impotent.

Ok, just goofing, sorry I couldn't resist.

But ya, I agree that the naming scheme is a bit confusing.