Geforce 9600 GSO

[Netcraazzy]

So I recently became aware of the new Geforce 9600 GSO from Nvidia. The card appears to be based on the G92 core and sports a rather unusual 192-bit memory bus. I'm a big "value" graphics shopper and I'm curious if anybody here has had any hands-on time with one of these yet. I'm looking to upgrade an aging 6600GT and think this might just be the ticket.

 

[angry hampster]

It's a rebadged 8800GS. It's a great card if you're gaming at 1440x900 or smaller. However, for only about $15 more, you can get a 9600GT.

 

[happy medium]

8800gs (same as 9600gso) cheaper and free copy of call of duty 4 here.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814150294

 

[Netcraazzy]

I guess as long as the 8800gs is cheaper then that's the way to go. So is this purely a name change from 8800gs to 9600gso?

 

[error8]

Originally posted by: Netcraazzy
I guess as long as the 8800gs is cheaper then that's the way to go. So is this purely a name change from 8800gs to 9600gso?

Only a name change and nothing more.

 

[angry hampster]

THe 9600GSO on Newegg does have a dual-slot cooler that would keep it cool and quiet, but that's the only thing it's got over an 8800GS. Frankly, I'd get a 9600GT for that price though. The 8800GS is the way to go for $100.

 

[Denithor]

But if you're going to get an 8800GS go for the EVGA model for $100 after MIR because it has a quieter cooler (the XFX model has a two-wire controller with no way to adjust the speed so it runs at 100% constantly--just read some of the reviews).

Or get a 9600GSO with a better cooler, or a 9600GT for slightly better performance (if you run AA+AF) or for just a bit more ($140 after MIR) an 8800GT is probably the best performance value available today.

 

[rmed64]

Well the 9600 GSO on newegg (EVGA brand) has a higher core clock, better cooler and faster memory than regular 8800GS cards. It is most likely faster or just as fast as a stock 9600GT, at least at 1280x1024 ish resolutions.

 

[OmegaShadow]

so the 9600gso is slightly better than the 8800gs due to some better stock settings?

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: OmegaShadow
so the 9600gso is slightly better than the 8800gs due to some better stock settings?

Stock, sure. However, they'll overclock to the same levels because they're *the same card*.

 

[AzN]

Originally posted by: rmed64
Well the 9600 GSO on newegg (EVGA brand) has a higher core clock, better cooler and faster memory than regular 8800GS cards. It is most likely faster or just as fast as a stock 9600GT, at least at 1280x1024 ish resolutions.

No it's clocked exactly the same under a different name with a better cooler for more money after rebate. Kind of a moot point cause the stock 8800gs cooler does decent job even when overclocked to its limit. Low 70C on load when tested with ATItool at variable fan speeds.

 

[AzN]

Originally posted by: Denithor
But if you're going to get an 8800GS go for the EVGA model for $100 after MIR because it has a quieter cooler (the XFX model has a two-wire controller with no way to adjust the speed so it runs at 100% constantly--just read some of the reviews).

Or get a 9600GSO with a better cooler, or a 9600GT for slightly better performance (if you run AA+AF) or for just a bit more ($140 after MIR) an 8800GT is probably the best performance value available today.

9600gt might be slightly better performance or not. http://www.tweaktown.com/revie...arks_crysis/index.html

 

[Bill Kunert]

Just got an EVGA 8800GS superclocked. Running at 715/1780/2010 my temps max at 61C under load with the stock cooler at 100% and I can barely hear the fan. Upgraded from a 7600GT with a Zalman VF900Cu and it ran warmer under load than the 8800GS. I'm very pleased with the card for $110AR.