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Hardware BFG Tech GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Tim S, 12 Mar 2008.

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  1. Tim S

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    Tim S, 12 Mar 2008
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  2. naokaji

    naokaji whatever

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    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.
     
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  3. Tim S

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    it's one of the cheapest 9600 GTs on Scan at the moment. :)
     
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  4. Xtrafresh

    Xtrafresh It never hurts to help

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    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 :p

    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. :thumb:
     
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  5. Nature

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    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...
     
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  6. Xtrafresh

    Xtrafresh It never hurts to help

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    e-bay?

    On that budget any good card is gunna cost you dearly...
     
    Xtrafresh, 12 Mar 2008
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  7. Xen0phobiak

    Xen0phobiak SMEGHEADS!

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    Awesome news, I ordered one of these from Scan on sunday, and its due to turn up today :).
     
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  8. OdDBaLL_MoD

    OdDBaLL_MoD Always planning something...

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    How would this compare to a 7600GT? It's a shame it doesn't have a black PCB...
     
    OdDBaLL_MoD, 12 Mar 2008
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  9. ssj12

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    when are you going to test the rest of the 9600GTs?
     
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  10. Tim S

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

    I'm working on them. :)
     
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  11. OdDBaLL_MoD

    OdDBaLL_MoD Always planning something...

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    Cheers Tim
     
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  12. AcidJiles

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    still think i will wait for 9800gt. so the 9800gt will be similar in speed to the 8800GTS?
     
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  13. [USRF]Obiwan

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    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...
     
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  14. Tim S

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    Awesome :D
     
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    SPQQKY Evil Modder

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    They let crack heads run a computer shop?
     
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    How do you guys stress test? Just play Crysis on it for 2 hours?
     
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  17. Tim S

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    We use a batch file that loops a timedemo many times.
     
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    why did you use cat 8.1?....
     
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  19. naokaji

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    the innates are running the asylum ehhh computer shop.
     
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  20. DarkLord7854

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