better than 6600GT PCIe?

[frank84]

is...

6800
or
6800 LE

be better than

6600GT?

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: wonho84
is...

6800
or
6800 LE

be better than

6600GT?

I don't know about PCIE LEs, but the 6800NUs are better than 6600GTs, and cost a lot more as well.

 

[Tweaks R Us]

they cost on average 100 more.

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: Tweaks R Us
they cost on average 100 more.

That's 50% more than a 6600GT, so to me, a lot more. Unfortunately have not discovered the fountain of $100 bills yet. 😉

 

[frank84]

the difference between 6600GT and the 6800 ...

is it worth $100?

 

[zakee00]

Originally posted by: wonho84
the difference between 6600GT and the 6800 ...

is it worth $100?

nope, MAYBE if you unlock the pipes and overclock it to near GT speeds.

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: zakee00

Originally posted by: wonho84
the difference between 6600GT and the 6800 ...

is it worth $100?

nope, MAYBE if you unlock the pipes and overclock it to near GT speeds.

This is a common misconception, but the PCIE 6800NUs only have 12 pipes and do not unlock. They are nV41, not nV40 GPUS.

 

[zakee00]

Originally posted by: Rollo

Originally posted by: zakee00

Originally posted by: wonho84
the difference between 6600GT and the 6800 ...

is it worth $100?

nope, MAYBE if you unlock the pipes and overclock it to near GT speeds.

This is a common misconception, but the PCIE 6800NUs only have 12 pipes and do not unlock. They are nV41, not nV40 GPUS.

oh my mistake, you are right. i forgot
so no, dont get the 6800nu then..
the PCIe 6800GTs are way overpriced, dont even consider them
get the 6600Gt and SLI it maybe if you have the money later 😉

 

[mustap]

no way get the 6800nu for current prices.6600gt all the way

 

[nRollo]

There are two refurb 6800NUs in stock at newegg now for $260, and $270, which is much more reasonable, but refurb roulette.