XFX GeForce 9600 GSO 680M XXX Edition - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 22nd Sep 2008, 07:57

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

XFX recently introduced a new, supercharged 9600 GSO to combat AMD's assault on the mainstream market with the recently-launched Radeon HD 4670. We have a look at the XFX GeForce 9600 GSO 680M XXX Edition to find out how it compares in a market where value for money is everything.

The boy 4rm oz · 22nd Sep 2008, 08:17

Performs pretty well. Am I right at guessing this is taking the place of the 8800GT? Price/performance wise I mean.

Kúsař · 22nd Sep 2008, 09:38

...Except for power consumption - 45 Watts difference is rather a big one...

The boy 4rm oz · 22nd Sep 2008, 12:06

Meh, power consumption doesn't bother me. I'd just get a new PSU lol.

Blademrk · 22nd Sep 2008, 13:15

~~error on the key for the power at idle chart (frames instead of watts?)~~ thanks, fixed

TurtlePerson2 · 22nd Sep 2008, 13:46

I just bought a 9600 GSO a few days ago for $50 (25 GBP) AR a few days ago. I can max out almost anything on my 1280x1024 monitor. It's one of the best upgrades I've ever made.

In my opinion there's no reason to spend 3x as much just to be able to play Crysis at max. I'm alright playing it on medium, it still looks pretty good.

Tim S · 22nd Sep 2008, 15:15

yep, for most people Crysis at medium is great

Jasio · 22nd Sep 2008, 19:10

Not too shabby, definitely an excellent choice for an entry-level / low-end card. Good to see nVidia getting into the price-wars game with ATI while still offering good performance. Hopefully 2009 will be a very competitive year in the GPU market, we haven't had an "equal" shoot-out between ATI/nVidia for awhile (it's usually either one or the other).

marvelous211 · 22nd Sep 2008, 23:02

I've been running my 8800gs same as GSO @ 741/1836/1058 from 550/1375/800 all on stock cooling.

If you just buy a GSO like the EVGA brand it can easily overclock to these levels. No need to buy a factory overclocked one and pay more. I'm in the USA and these things cost only $50 after rebate. Best bang 4 buck in it's price range imo.

I've been playing Crysis Warhead with enthusiast settings @ 1440x900. Although not the greatest of speeds but easily playable.

metarinka · 24th Sep 2008, 16:23

wow shows how far I'm out of the game I'm still running a 7950 Gt. Although as of recent I've only played spore (at max) and diablo 2 and some CS so graphically challenging games haven't been a problem. Still I'm tempted...

Blademrk · 27th Sep 2008, 20:52

Still not as bad as mine, I'm still running a 6600 GT.

22nd Sep 2008, 07:57	#1
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22nd Sep 2008, 13:15	#5
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22nd Sep 2008, 15:15	#7
Tim S Pewlius Caesar bit-tech Staff Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ascot, Berks Posts: 18,021	yep, for most people Crysis at medium is great __________________ Tim on Twitter \| Tim's Blog \| Tim's Flickr The bit-tech Blog \| bit-tech on Twitter \| Join the bit-tech & Custom PC folding team (#35947)

22nd Sep 2008, 19:10	#8
Jasio Made in Canada Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC Posts: 452	Not too shabby, definitely an excellent choice for an entry-level / low-end card. Good to see nVidia getting into the price-wars game with ATI while still offering good performance. Hopefully 2009 will be a very competitive year in the GPU market, we haven't had an "equal" shoot-out between ATI/nVidia for awhile (it's usually either one or the other). __________________ [[Asus P6T \| Intel Core i7 920 @ 2.67Ghz cooled by Noctua UH-P12 Push-Pull Config \| 6GB DDR3-1600 Patriot Viper Xtreme XMP C8 \| nVidia GeForce 280 GTX 1GB \| Corsair HX620 620 Watt PSU \| Antec P182 Case]]

24th Sep 2008, 16:23	#10
metarinka I am a Dremel Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,621	wow shows how far I'm out of the game I'm still running a 7950 Gt. Although as of recent I've only played spore (at max) and diablo 2 and some CS so graphically challenging games haven't been a problem. Still I'm tempted... __________________ project: Orbitoid project: Orbitoid discussion Project: Angry-9 the WWII radio

22nd Sep 2008, 09:38	#3
Kúsař regular bit-tech reader Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brnicko, CZ Posts: 221	...Except for power consumption - 45 Watts difference is rather a big one...

22nd Sep 2008, 13:46	#6
TurtlePerson2 Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 82	I just bought a 9600 GSO a few days ago for $50 (25 GBP) AR a few days ago. I can max out almost anything on my 1280x1024 monitor. It's one of the best upgrades I've ever made. In my opinion there's no reason to spend 3x as much just to be able to play Crysis at max. I'm alright playing it on medium, it still looks pretty good.

22nd Sep 2008, 23:02	#9
marvelous211 What's a Dremel? Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	I've been running my 8800gs same as GSO @ 741/1836/1058 from 550/1375/800 all on stock cooling. If you just buy a GSO like the EVGA brand it can easily overclock to these levels. No need to buy a factory overclocked one and pay more. I'm in the USA and these things cost only $50 after rebate. Best bang 4 buck in it's price range imo. I've been playing Crysis Warhead with enthusiast settings @ 1440x900. Although not the greatest of speeds but easily playable.

27th Sep 2008, 20:52	#11
Blademrk Why so serious? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Here Posts: 2,354	Still not as bad as mine, I'm still running a 6600 GT. __________________ The Bit-Tech.net X-Box Live! Leaderboard My X-Box Live & X-Fire GamerTag: BladeMRK WII#: 0379 8536 3210 2060 My Flikr albums Twitter