Get the GTS if you Can But if you're really tight on cash, the GT is only minimaly less powerful
I was browsing TigerDirect for something totally unrelated when I noticed that they had some great deals on video cards. I will be graduating in 3 days so money flow will be coming in from family so extra money will definitely be in the old wallet. I figured why not upgrade my stuff. In usual fashion, not shooting for something totally expensive and I have found two video cards.
Nvidia 8800 GT- XFX GeForce 8800 GT Video Card - Alpha Dog Edition, FREE Company of Heroes PC Game, 512MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, HDCP, Video Card PVT88PYDF4 at TigerDirect.com
I first found that, but then stumbled upon a card I think completely blows the 8800 GT out of the water for the exact same price.
ATI Radeon HD 3870- Diamond Radeon HD 3870 Video Card - 512MB GDDR4, PCI Express 2.0, CrossFireX Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, HDMI Support, Full 1080p, Video Card 3870PE4512SB at TigerDirect.com
Just looking at the numbers, the ATI seems a heck of a lot better. But I have learned sometimes numbers aren't always correct or the best thing to go by. I made a post just to see what everyone thinks. Which should I get?
UPDATE: I had some people say the Nvidia is a better choice than the ATI. If I am better off getting the Nvidia, then I will just go ahead and buy this: XFX GeForce 8800 GTS Video Card - Alpha Dog Edition, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare PC Game, 512MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, Video Card PVT88GYDF4 at TigerDirect.com
Think the GTS is better than the GT enough to justify an extra $50?
Last edited by zeppelinfreak; 14-05-2008 at 08:25 AM. Reason: update
I agree, get the GTS. And the XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB DDR3 Video Card is also available for $180 after $20 off $200 using PayPal at a deal site.
Last edited by lemonyx; 27-05-2008 at 01:13 PM.
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