Finally Graphics card is a reality!!!

[unfaithfulsfan]

OK so the quandary remains and needs to be resolved.

My maw-in-law gave me $100 for my birthday and I said "NOW is the time" cause I ain't gonna have a free $100 for a while.

So i'm looking between an 8800GT or a 9600GT
As you all know about me, I'm not a rabid gamer but would like to be able to play NFS Pro Street and GRiD and probably some FPSs--WWII sims, etc. So, my friends, what would you recommend for the ~$100 Range:
1)http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814133232 PNY 8800GT for $109
2)http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130360 EVGA 9600GT for $109
[BTW, on this card, what is the fundamental difference between the "N860" vs "N861"? In the listed specs I don't see anything that just leaps out at me. Is one just an older version?]

Also, it doesn't really matter about the dual slot config. I currently have nothing in my regular PCI slots anyway. So, without any further ado, lemme have it! What do y'all think?

Thanks
Jack

[unfaithfulsfan]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814133232
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130360

Sorry, forgot to make the links active.....

Jack

[skier]

have you looked at this 9800GT for $125, but its $10 off for promo code EMCBAACBD and $15 off for MIR and free shipping, so end up at $99

[DMB2000uk]

Go for the 8800GT (or 9800GT suggested, they are the same card).

On the flip side, the dual slot cooler on the 9600GT will no doubt run cooler and quieter than the one slot on the 8800GT.

Dan

[Darkstar]

or maybe this,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127381

higher specs less after rebate and free game.

[unfaithfulsfan]

have you looked at this 9800GT for $125, but its $10 off for promo code EMCBAACBD and $15 off for MIR and free shipping, so end up at $99

Hmmmm, promo code didn't work. Also, a little afraid of it since there are no reviews on it yet. I've heard MSI makes great cards and I trust your recommendation but still just a little leery of it.

or maybe this,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127381

higher specs less after rebate and free game.

Hmmmm, jackie like-ee...I can't believe the 9800 dropped in price that quickly so I hadn't even considered it.

I'm also leaning towards Dan's suggestion over the dual-slot running cooler and quieter. Even though I got boned on the Antec rebate (as of the mail coming this morning sans check anyway) the case I got is incredibly quiet. I seriously have to look at the lights to make sure it's on even with the fans running at 100%. I've kinda gotten spoiled by that sound of silence.

So, in conclusion, I think my head is going to explode...... I'll sleep on it one more night. It's already been nearly 200 nights since I first joined LR for graphics card advice. Guess one or two more aren't gonna kill me.!!

At the end of the day considering my gaming needs, is there really that much difference between the 9800GT v the 9600GT? I'm really looking at a performance/price mark. Especially with my limited gaming. Don't mean to be difficult.....but I'm really waffling between these two.

Thanks
Jack

[Darkstar]

you mean the 8800GT and the 9800GT? the 9600 doesnt really compare to either of those.

[smack323]

have you thought about the 9600 gso?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130361

its a great deal. and it gives you $40 left over.. honestly for the gaming you'll be doing I think this card will suit you very well.

[geokilla]

Do you know anyone that lives in Canada? If so, get a 9800GT from NCIX for $99.99AR. It's listed under the weekly specials.

[vicaphit]

The 8800gt has more shader processors than the 9600gt. 112 compared to 64. I would get the 8800gt (or 9800gt) rather than the 9600.

[martini161]

Do you know anyone that lives in Canada? If so, get a 9800GT from NCIX for $99.99AR. It's listed under the weekly specials.

them be canadian dollars, we dont like them here

[unfaithfulsfan]

have you thought about the 9600 gso?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130361

its a great deal. and it gives you $40 left over.. honestly for the gaming you'll be doing I think this card will suit you very well.

Una Mierda

Reviewed By: on 9/9/2008
Rating + 5Rating + 5Rating + 5Rating + 5Rating + 5
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

Pros: Yo me compre esta basura pensando que iba a poder ha juagar Crysis y la mierda esta lo que me dio un problema con el DPC Latency de mi computadora. Casi que tuve que ir a un brujero para que me diga lo que le pasaba hasta que al fin me di cuenta que era la tarjeta esta.
Cons: Una mierda, no la compres porque te va ha dar problemas.

Anybody read Spanish? Something about a problem with DPC Latency. Other than that, I think he liked it?

I lived in South Texas (Brownsville, Mexico) for 5 years but my Spanish was limited to taking pizza orders at Papa John's face-to-face with a lot of gesturing. "Grande Pizza, muy queso y salsa" and the toppings were about as good as it got. Usually I just got one of my drivers or cooks to take the order, definitely when it was over the phone. I suffer from Mississippi-itis. In other words, "Ah tawlk redneck ifn y'all pulease?" I got called a "stupid *effing* gringo" more times than I can count. &

Guess I'll hold on for the OT this week when we do the network install and get the 9800 next week and call it quits. That way I can afford a game or two while I'm at it. Whaddya think? BTW, nada por (???)Canadians

Thanks
Jack

[DMB2000uk]

9800GT is a good card. Will last you for a good while (with the casual gaming you are planning on doing).

Dan

[vicaphit]

Thanks Babel Fish, for giving me a completely worthless response:

Pros: I buy this sweepings thinking that she was going to be able has to juagar Crysis and the excrement this what gave a problem me with the DPC Latency of my computer. I almost had to go to a brujero it says so that me what it happened to him until to the aim I realized that was the card this. Cons: An excrement, you do not buy it because it goes has to give problems to you.

He does call the card "Excrement". That is a pretty good indication.

[unfaithfulsfan]

Ordered a PNY 9600 GT yesterday should be here tomorrow just in time for the weekend. $85 shipped from the Egg. Finally will have a real graphics card!!

Not exactly what I wanted but it's definitely better than what I got!
Jack

[unfaithfulsfan]

Just went back to the egg to check shipping and decided to take a look at it again. Must have gotten the last one! It's out of stock!! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814133239

I guess God wanted me to have my b'day present after all!

Jack

[smack323]

I love it when I see delivery vechical pull up in my driveway.... I think you will be really happy with the 9600- for the gaming your doing it should work just fine.. keep us posted.