What is better, the 6800GS or the 7800GT

[jober]

I just got a new Dell PentiumD 3Ghz. system and it has a X600/256meg video card.
I was looking at ether a 7800GT or a 6800GS.
I see that the price of the 6800GS is a bit cheaper so I don't know if the extra cost will be worth buying the 7800GT.
Which card is really better?

 

[jlbenedict]

If you can splurge for the 7800GT..by all means.. do it.

Either way.. both cards are highly sought after.. perform extremely well, and will not drain your wallet too much.

 

[Matt2]

7800GT.

ALthough the 6800GS is a pretty good card as well.

 

[Vinnybcfc]

Get either a Sapphire X800GTO2 (then unlock will be better than a 6800GS) or a 7800GT

 

[jlbenedict]

Originally posted by: Vinnybcfc
Get either a Sapphire X800GTO2 (then unlock will be better than a 6800GS) or a 7800GT

I hardely doubt it will be better than a 7800GT..

 

[Aznguy1872]

7800 GT all the way!

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: Aznguy1872
7800 GT all the way!

 

[Pete]

This is precisely what benchmarks are for. The 7800GT is faster and therefore better, but you'll want to read benchmarks to see if it's worth the extra $. There's an eVGA 6800GS for only $160AR at NewEgg, and I think 7800GTs are around $290.

Here's a recent review to get you started. Check out AnandTech's, too.

Oh, about the 7800GT. Keep in mind the refresh part, the 7900GT, is due in a month or so and is rumored to cost just $300. It might be worth waiting for that if you're considering the 7800GT, as it looks to provide 7800GTX performance at a 7800GT price. If the rumor is correct, that is. I have my doubts, but I'd still wait until the rumored March 9th 7900 launch/announcement.

 

[Maxspeed996]

is your rig agp 8x equiped? or did it come with pci-e ?
I'm trying to find something similar for the computer in my sig that I'm giving to my brother....
I'm looking for x850 xt (agp) if it can be found.....

 

[Crescent13]

I would get the 7800GT. I have one, it rocks. I can play Quake 4 with all settings maxed out at 1280x1024 with up to 8x Supersampling AA before I notice a performance drop. Once I get into 16x though, I think you would need something faster for that.

 

[LW07]

Get the 7800GT.

 

[Effect]

If the price is right, the 7800gt all the way, but if the cost breaks your budget, then the 6800GS is a nice compromise.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Crescent13
I would get the 7800GT. I have one, it rocks. I can play Quake 4 with all settings maxed out at 1280x1024 with up to 8x Supersampling AA before I notice a performance drop. Once I get into 16x though, I think you would need something faster for that.

Either you're blind, or a liar. I'm leaning towards the latter. Please don't lie to people who are trying to get information to make an informed decision.

*EDIT* To the OP... the 7800GT is faster than the 6800GS in every possible way you can think of.

 

[Tangerines]

It really depends on how much you want to spend. The 6800GS is a great card if you don't want to spend a lot of money, and the 7800 GT is a decent mid-high end solution.