Re: Question about GPU temp and possible upgrade.
 

in the us:
9600gt- 149 usd
8800gt- 199 usd
& a 9600gt is only 10-20% slower than the 8800gt.
http://www.hothardware.com/articleim...crysis1680.png
http://www.hothardware.com/articleim...12/wic1680.png
http://www.hothardware.com/articleim...12/hl21680.png

Oh, btw...the increase from a 8600 to a 9600 is more like 50% as the 9600 has twice as many stream processors.

Re: Question about GPU temp and possible upgrade.
 

Is the cooling in your case up to the job? If insufficient air goes through it, the card will get hot and stay hot.

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OHNOES... Noob..

:D

Stock Cooling with a stock OC, but I've seen others with the same card w/ lower temps..

Well, you'rs is in the range of mine just about

I would assume the cooler on an 8800GT is better, also, it has pci-e 2.0 w/ exhaust in the rear.

Stupid thing is, I used Rivatuner and set my fanspeed to 100%, it lowered it from 64' C to 63'C... :(

That's good to know.. :D

Alright, that 9600GT looks pretty darn tasty right now. a 50% increase will make me super happy.. :D :D

Thanks Count, you might have just saved me from ATI's death trap.
I'll probably go with either EVGA or XFX as far as the 9600GT goes.
And, I'll need to upgrade my PSU as well. Got any good recommendations for that?

It's probably not too good.
I have the stock CPU cooler, then a 120 MM rear exhaust fan, but it seems like it doesn't move too much air. So i might think about adding another 120 MM fan, replacing the crap one, and replacing the CPU cooler with something better. If that doesn't do it, I dunno what will.

Thanks everyone for your replies except Sgt. D. Pilla.. :D

Re: Question about GPU temp and possible upgrade.
 

If your getting a 9600GT, don't. Get an 8800GT instead. 8800GT's beat 9600GT's in the long run. They have like the same power needs, 9600GT, newer technology, so fair ploy. But still, 8800 some GT.

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I'm poor. I'll barely be able to afford the 9600Gt and a PSU. Let alone $50 more for an 8800GT.

Re: Question about GPU temp and possible upgrade.
 

The 8800GT is cheaper, Faster *That bench mark is RUBBISH*.
The 9600GT is bearly faster then the 8600GT

Now its my turn to be a fag aswell....
N00B!
The 9600GT has a bigger cooler then the 8800GT does, which is why the 8800GT had a fair bit of 'fail card' when it was released, a 30mm fan doesn't do shit to it.
Every stock 9600GT I've seen has a 40mm fan and exhaust, every 8800GT I've seen has a 30mm fan and exhaust

Also, you could save up for like...another week before jumping into a 9600GT.

I guarentee you will be dissapointed with it.

*Another note, 8800GT, High Spec Graphics, 1680*1050 is 40FPS in Crysis, VeryHigh Spec is 22FPS*

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From Ars Technica, note how the 9600GT gives more than double the FPS of the 8600GTS, which gives better performance than the 8600GT.


Also, you can see benchmarks with the 9600GT and 8600GT at Anandtech:
AnandTech: Bringing Competition to Midrange: The GeForce 9600 GT Raises NVIDIA's Sub $200 Bar

I will note that the 8800GT is definitely a good buy right now. Here is one for only $140 after rebate
Newegg.com - ZOTAC ZT-88TES3P-FCP GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

That specific ZOTAC 8800GT got a great review too:
A sweet 16 mid-range graphics cards compared - The Tech Report - Page 12

Confusingkid, what kind of games do you want to play on your PC? Second, what is your budget?

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Pilla, seriously, man....I know you know your tech stuff, but you are WAAAAAAY wrong on this one. The 9600gt is slightly slower than the 8800gt, twice as powerful as a 8600gt. Also, all 88000gt's produced now have the beefier cooler found on the 9600gt & 8800gts'. It is a 2 slot cooler.
CK, go with the evga. their customer service is beyond excellent. I knocked a capacitor off my old 7900gt(purely my own fault), & they replaced it no questions asked. Then when I fried it with a volt mod, they rlpaced it with a 8800gt 320mb since they quit making the 7900gt. Real cool guys.

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Lol, sorry, but for some reason, I can't take you seriously..And BTW, don't call me a fag, it gives me a bad image.. :rolleyes:

Alright, I already play Games such as Crysis, Cod4, UTIII, and a few others on my 8600GT, but I'd like to see better performance in those games.
I think my budget will be around $210-$215 (I know, a weird number, it's the money I got for making a website for a business, which, they no longer even use.. :p)

That Zotac one looks good, but I would prefer a more trusted brand like EVGA XFX, PNY, etc. Is Zotac any good?

Alright, I'll check out a few different online vendors, and a few retailers around my house and see what is the best price on the 9600's and the 8800's. I'm leaning more towards the 9600 just because of price though. I will need to drop ~$50 on a decent psu,so that leaves ~$160 for the card itself.

And Count, that is an inspiring EVGA story. :D

Really though, it's awesome.

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If you can...save up for the 8800gt. I have an xfx xxx8800gt 512mb(clocked at 670/1700 & it owns.
I would recommend a minimum wattage of 500(no less) for a new psu. Go with a reputable brand such as ocz, antec or seasonic(they are costly, though). A psu is one area NOT to go on the cheap.