MSI 8800GTS (G92) 512MB $260 AR FS at Newegg

[toslat]

MSI 8800GTS (G92) stock

MSI 8800GTS (G(92) OC

credit: 2142player @ SD

 

[Zap]

HOT! Not too long ago 8800GT cards were going for that price. Ah well, I'll just be happy with my $270 AR + ship BFG 8800GTS G92.

 

[cbuchach]

Great deal, these things keep getting cheaper and cheaper.

 

[you2]

So which is prefer 8800gt OC260 for $200 or 8800GTS for $260. Are they both the same speed ?

 

[dakels]

Originally posted by: you2
So which is prefer 8800gt OC260 for $200 or 8800GTS for $260. Are they both the same speed ?

The 8800 GTS 512mb is a better/faster card then the GT 512mb. Not sure what OC260 means since the OC will probably be in the 650-700 range but regardless, the GTS 512mb is a better card with higher potentials too due to it's 128 stream processors over the 112 that the GT models have. How much different? Most tests show about 5-15% difference in FPS. Whether that is worth an extra $60-70 to you is you're call.

 

[bcracer220]

Originally posted by: dakels

Originally posted by: you2
So which is prefer 8800gt OC260 for $200 or 8800GTS for $260. Are they both the same speed ?

The 8800 GTS 512mb is a better/faster card then the GT 512mb. Not sure what OC260 means since the OC will probably be in the 650-700 range but regardless, the GTS 512mb is a better card with higher potentials too due to it's 128 stream processors over the 112 that the GT models have. How much different? Most tests show about 5-15% difference in FPS. Whether that is worth an extra $60-70 to you is you're call.

dont forget the cooler and the much higher clocks that can be reached. when i got my 8800gt i realized i would have to spend an additional 40 dollars on an aftermarket cooler and fan,because the stock one just doesnt cut it. so when u factor in the new cooler ur lookin at a 240 dollar gt vs a 270 dollar gts, for just 30 bucks more (or in this case 20) u get much higher clocks, like 800/1800/2100 + and the 16 extra shaders. imho the gts g92 is a much better buy.

 

[dakels]

hey OP, isn't the price $269.99? Not $260?

 

[Midnight Rambler]

8800GT "OC" cards generally start in the range of 640 MHz and work up to almost 700. "Standard" cards are 600 MHz. "OC" cards vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and some manufacturers have several "levels" of "OC" cards (ex. EVGA & XFX). Generally it's only worth a few dollars more ($10-20 maybe ?) to buy a guaranteed "OC" card vs. buying a standard card and OCing it yourself. Look for cooling system and other design differences to aid in your choice, as having to add an aftermark cooler will add cost you can avoid up front. The new MSI 8800GT with heat pipe cooler and double slot width for $200 looks to be an excellent choice IMHO. Wish I had waited just one more week before I made my purchases or else this would be my choice, esp. at that price.

8800 GTS "OC" cards range from 660 upward, with "standard" being 650 MHz.

To add yet more confusion, the SP's also get "OC'd" and they run all over the place, varying again by manufacturer.

It's a nasty business these days ...

 

[Tenet]

It was $260 a few days ago, now its up to $270.
But now they're throwing in "The Witcher", I don't think that was there before!