8600GTS, Which One?

[newuser007]

I am looking to replace my 7950GT with 2x 8600GTS in SLI, I currently like the MSI NX8600GTS-T2D256E-OC. (I know this is going against advice to sell my old card and buy an 8800GTX, but that just isn't in my price range. Nor is an 8800GTS, as I want to get SLI.) If anyone has used a different brand, and can recommend them, then I might consider. I definitely want an 8600GTS, as it is what is in my price range for SLI AND DX10. I only have a monitor capable of 1024 X 768 (I know, I'm going to get a new one soon ) so I don't need lots of video memory, as the most graphics intense game i might be playing is Supreme Commander., so 256MB in SLI will do.

Also, I want to get it from a good seller! (NOT ebay!) I live in the usa, and I really like NewEgg, so they are preferred.


The card is here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127284

 

[enforcerfx]

A 8800GTS 320mb version would smoke 2 of those easily regardless of SLi.

SLi is only a good option when you have 2 very high cards that you want to use for it. 8600GTS's are only mid-range cards.


Buy a 8800GTS..


Good luck. 😀

 

[newuser007]

Thanks EnforcerFX. This is basically what I have decided on doing. As you suggested, I will get an 8800GTS. My next question would be is SLi worth it with 8800GTS's? (are they considered high end?)

 

[prof_chaos]

Thanks EnforcerFX. This is basically what I have decided on doing. As you suggested, I will get an 8800GTS. My next question would be is SLi worth it with 8800GTS's? (are they considered high end?)

8800GTX would be better than 2 8800GTS in SLI. When he said high end he meant 2 8800GTX's in SLI because you can't just get the next highest card and outperform that SLI setup.

 

[newuser007]

I definitely can't afford a GTX. Never mind GTX SLi. I know that a GTS SLi configuration will preform in the realm of what I need. and second, my case is too small for a GTX. I measured it and I just BARLEY fit a GTS. And I just got this case a week ago, so I can't get a different one. (and I like it too much anyway!)

Although I do see what Prof_Chaos means.

 

[enforcerfx]

Thanks EnforcerFX. This is basically what I have decided on doing. As you suggested, I will get an 8800GTS. My next question would be is SLi worth it with 8800GTS's? (are they considered high end?)

Depending on how much is in your budget. Since your saying your getting a new monitor soon, I would invest or save up and get that. The 320mb version is at its best at around 1280x1024-1440x900 resolution. While the 640mb version does its best at 1600x1200 and higher.


I would say 1 8800GTS and a nice monitor and your good to go.


Good luck. 😀