7600GS or 7600GT

[Pugnate]

Is there a huge difference in performance between 7600GS and 7600GT? Or are the differences only in marketing and only cosmetic to sell the thing?

 

[BassBomb]

Yes there is a big difference, don't let one letter fool you!

Check online for performance reviews of 7600GS and 7600GT

If you are familiar with older products:

7600GS is slightly better than 6600GT

7600GT is slightly better than 6800GT

 

[NatePo717]

For stock performance GTX > GT > GS. Difference depends on the game. Some games there is a pretty big difference between the GS and the GT. Others the difference is negligible.

 

[Pugnate]

Is the 7600GT better than the 6800XT?

 

[BassBomb]

Originally posted by: Pugnate
Is the 7600GT better than the 6800XT?

MUCH BETTER!! 6800XT is around between 6600GT and 6800, so close to 7600GS

 

[Bill Kunert]

The 7600GT's have DDR3 memory and the majority of 7600GS's have DDR2 memory(there are a couple of GS cards that use DDR3). The DDR3 cards will run higher memory speeds and an overclocked 7600GT is a pretty fast low priced card. Mine is running at 650MHz core and 1650MHz memory.

 

[yh125d]

7600gt definitely, HUGE difference in newer games. I had mine at 700/1700 but it was running WAY hot, so i took it down to the specs in my sig

 

[A554SS1N]

Originally posted by: BassBomb


7600GT is slightly better than 6800GT

It's slightly better than the Ultra in the newer shader-heavy titles.

 

[Summitdrinker]

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php

 

[Pugnate]

Well I am buying a card as a birthday gift for my sister so I am trying to figure which one. I really appreciate all the responses so far guys.

Summitdrinker especially a huge thanks. That site is great.

I could have looked for reviews online, but it is always good to get the opinion of fellow gamers as well.

Also in a similar price range is the 7600GST.

What the hell is the GST? It has an artic cooler. Any ideas?

http://www.inno3d.com/products/graphic_card/ichill/i7600gst_ac6.htm

 

[Pugnate]

Well it looks like the GST is basically the GS with a nice cooler. Pointless and it is just better to get the GT I guess.

 

[NatePo717]

Looks like it's a GS with a bit of an OC and a big heat sink.

 

[Pugnate]

Sorry for three posts in a row, but I had a final question before I buy this tomorrow:

http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/lis...ils.jspa?productConfigurationId=788959

There is a Fatal1ty edition that is clocked at 650 by 1600... is that worth the extra dough?

 

[BernardP]

Not worth paying extra for the Fatal1ty edition. The 7600GT is going to look awfully slow anyway when the 8600 series is released in a few weeks.

Best bet is to go with the lowest price:

XFX for $99 after Rebate

or choose the one with a slightly better cooler, but pricier:

EVGA

Both have lifetime warranty

 

[CapnKill]

What is the difference between these two?:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130017
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130073

Which one should I get?

I just need something to hold me over until the DX10 picture becomes more clear. Will this play BF2 on all high settings?

 

[BernardP]

Originally posted by: CapnKill
What is the difference between these two?:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130017
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130073

Which one should I get?

I just need something to hold me over until the DX10 picture becomes more clear. Will this play BF2 on all high settings?

The 256-P2-N554-AX has a slightly higher clock and better EVGA proprietary cooler.

If you can, it is probably better to wait a little more to get something from the new midrange line from NVidia or ATI

 

[CapnKill]

Originally posted by: BernardP

Originally posted by: CapnKill
What is the difference between these two?:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130017
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130073

Which one should I get?

I just need something to hold me over until the DX10 picture becomes more clear. Will this play BF2 on all high settings?

The 256-P2-N554-AX has a slightly higher clock and better EVGA proprietary cooler.

If you can, it is probably better to wait a little more to get something from the new midrange line from NVidia or ATI

Can't I upgrade or something w/ EVGA products for like 90 days? I thought I read that somewhere...

 

[shadowofthesun]

Can't I upgrade or something w/ EVGA products for like 90 days? I thought I read that somewhere...

Yes, EVGA has a step-up program where you pay the difference to upgrade to a higher-priced card within 90 days. You can read about it on their website:

EVGA Website

The FAQ is a bit more informative and useful:

Step-Up FAQ

Good Luck

 

[Pugnate]

Hmmm... I think I will wait till April 17 for the 8600.

 

[Bill Kunert]

Originally posted by: Pugnate
Well I am buying a card as a birthday gift for my sister so I am trying to figure which one. I really appreciate all the responses so far guys.

Summitdrinker especially a huge thanks. That site is great.

I could have looked for reviews online, but it is always good to get the opinion of fellow gamers as well.

Also in a similar price range is the 7600GST.

What the hell is the GST? It has an artic cooler. Any ideas?

http://www.inno3d.com/products/graphic_card/ichill/i7600gst_ac6.htm

I think the GST has DDR3 memory and is otherwise a GS.

 

[tuteja1986]

Get this if you want a HDMI... This Gigabyte revision 3 Passive cooling GPU.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125058
or this without HDMI :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125057

their is a noticeable difference between GT and GS but not a huge one.

 

[Pugnate]

Well I decided to wait till the 8600 shows up. It would be silly not to.

 

[tuteja1986]

But if you really wanted a GPU that could beat up a 7600GT for same price then get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102034 .

8600GT would probably be priced arround $170 to $200 for the 1st few month but performance wise it will not be faster X1950pro/X1950XT unless they increase the specs but 8600GT will sell on its brand name power alone.