Which GPU would fit better

Dec 13, 2018
6
0
10
I'm building a Windows XP pc atm (for fun, nostalgia etc. and I know I wouldn't need a new pc for that but that's irrelevant now)

I have core 2 extreme QX6850 as the processor and my 2 options for GPUs are:
GeForce 8600 GTS or GTX 680

Which one of these should I put in the pc? I know GTX 680 is a lot better but I'm wondering if it's an overkill for WinXP games or if 8600 GTS is just medicore?
 
Solution
Between the two, i'd go for GTX 680.

My AMD build for retro gaming is Win XP system (full specs with pics in my sig), and in there, i have Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition GPU. HD 7770 is more than enough for Win XP era PC games. Modern time counterpart for HD 7770 would be GT 1030. Few comparisons as well:
HD 7770 vs 8600 GTS: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-HD-7770-vs-Nvidia-GeForce-8600-GTS/m7710vsm8311
HD 7770 vs GTX 680: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-HD-7770-vs-Nvidia-GTX-680/m7710vs3148
HD 7770 vs GT 1030: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-HD-7770-vs-Nvidia-GT-1030/m7710vsm283726
Between the two, i'd go for GTX 680.

My AMD build for retro gaming is Win XP system (full specs with pics in my sig), and in there, i have Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition GPU. HD 7770 is more than enough for Win XP era PC games. Modern time counterpart for HD 7770 would be GT 1030. Few comparisons as well:
HD 7770 vs 8600 GTS: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-HD-7770-vs-Nvidia-GeForce-8600-GTS/m7710vsm8311
HD 7770 vs GTX 680: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-HD-7770-vs-Nvidia-GTX-680/m7710vs3148
HD 7770 vs GT 1030: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-HD-7770-vs-Nvidia-GT-1030/m7710vsm283726
 
Solution


Thanks for the answer and comparisons! I can probably try to sell the 8600 GTS for a little money then 😀