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Tim S · 12th Mar 2008, 07:39

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200..._gt_oc_512mb/1

We look at BFGTech's GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB graphics card to see if it offers enough to entice users away from some of the great deals that can be found in the performance mainstream market. Does it manage to succeed in a very competitive segment? Let's find out...

naokaji · 12th Mar 2008, 09:53

not a bad card assuming you dont have a 8800 GT / GTS / GTX / Ultra yet, but even though the oc is almost non existant i'm sure BFG will charge a premium for it which makes regular 9600 cards the better deal.

Tim S · 12th Mar 2008, 09:57

it's one of the cheapest 9600 GTs on Scan at the moment.

Xtrafresh · 12th Mar 2008, 10:57

I've said it before, but IMHO the 'Sea of Grey' is a great thing. It means we can all go out an buy the card we like, the card that has the right *ring* to the ears, and we'll all have good cards. The fact that for a fiver less there could be an extra two frames on your screen at this-and-that game is irrelevant if all the cards offer good value for money.

Ofcourse, all this is provided you stay away from the GS

And Tim, plz don't get me wrong, i really do greatly appreceate the benchmarks. Good review again btw, i admire your patience in endlessly testing cards with unsurprising performance.

Nature · 12th Mar 2008, 11:39

What should I buy if I am living on a chinese salary (350USD$ a month) and I want it to last until starcraft 2 comes along.

Your first impulse says...

Xtrafresh · 12th Mar 2008, 11:43

e-bay?

On that budget any good card is gunna cost you dearly...

Xen0phobiak · 12th Mar 2008, 11:58

Awesome news, I ordered one of these from Scan on sunday, and its due to turn up today

.

OdDBaLL_MoD · 12th Mar 2008, 12:08

How would this compare to a 7600GT? It's a shame it doesn't have a black PCB...

ssj12 · 12th Mar 2008, 12:41

when are you going to test the rest of the 9600GTs?

Tim S · 12th Mar 2008, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by OdDBaLL_MoD

How would this compare to a 7600GT? It's a shame it doesn't have a black PCB...

The 7600 GT is quite a bit slower than the 8600 GTS and X1950 Pro (see here)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssj12

when are you going to test the rest of the 9600GTs?

I'm working on them.

OdDBaLL_MoD · 12th Mar 2008, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim S

The 7600 GT is quite a bit slower than the 8600 GTS and X1950 Pro

Cheers Tim

AcidJiles · 12th Mar 2008, 13:05

still think i will wait for 9800gt. so the 9800gt will be similar in speed to the 8800GTS?

[USRF]Obiwan · 12th Mar 2008, 13:08

I have seen prices on shops that have the 9600GT higher then the 8800GT. And thats because, and i quote a shop salesman from a known shop in the Netherlands: "The 9600GT is the folow up card ofthe 8800GT, its a lot faster!" And the current 8800GT (xfx,asus) they sell, cost around 249 euro. the 9600GT sells for 279 euro.

I rest my case...

Tim S · 12th Mar 2008, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obiwan

I have seen prices on shops that have the 9600GT higher then the 8800GT. And thats because, and i quote a shop salesman from a known shop in the Netherlands: "The 9600GT is the folow up card ofthe 8800GT, its a lot faster!" And the current 8800GT (xfx,asus) they sell, cost around 249 euro. the 9600GT sells for 279 euro.

I rest my case...

Awesome

SPQQKY · 13th Mar 2008, 02:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by [USRF

Obiwan]I have seen prices on shops that have the 9600GT higher then the 8800GT. And thats because, and i quote a shop salesman from a known shop in the Netherlands: "The 9600GT is the folow up card ofthe 8800GT, its a lot faster!" And the current 8800GT (xfx,asus) they sell, cost around 249 euro. the 9600GT sells for 279 euro.

I rest my case...

They let crack heads run a computer shop?

DarkLord7854 · 13th Mar 2008, 04:54

How do you guys stress test? Just play Crysis on it for 2 hours?

Tim S · 13th Mar 2008, 07:21

We use a batch file that loops a timedemo many times.

Sark.inc · 15th Mar 2008, 01:52

why did you use cat 8.1?....

naokaji · 17th Mar 2008, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by [USRF]Obiwan

I have seen prices on shops that have the 9600GT higher then the 8800GT. And thats because, and i quote a shop salesman from a known shop in the Netherlands: "The 9600GT is the folow up card ofthe 8800GT, its a lot faster!" And the current 8800GT (xfx,asus) they sell, cost around 249 euro. the 9600GT sells for 279 euro.

I rest my case...

the innates are running the asylum ehhh computer shop.

DarkLord7854 · 25th Mar 2008, 17:59

I'm wondering what the idle/load temps of the 9600GTs are

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