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XFX 8800GT 256MB only $100 after MIR?

Last post 05-05-2008, 1:09 PM by LeonTheProfessional. 3 replies.
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  •  05-03-2008, 8:48 PM 315959

    XFX 8800GT 256MB only $100 after MIR?

    Cheaper than all the 9600GTs by at least $15 (not including the $30 rebate)....that's a good deal


  •  05-03-2008, 10:08 PM 315974 in reply to 315959

    Re: XFX 8800GT 256MB only $100 after MIR?

    Not if you play with any AA or at high resolutions. 256 just doesn't cut it anymore in most new games. I suppose it could be good if you’re on a super tight budget, but I would pay the extra $15 for a 9600gt (no such thing as MIR in my mind).


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  •  05-03-2008, 11:30 PM 315989 in reply to 315974

    Re: XFX 8800GT 256MB only $100 after MIR?

    I'd second that Kardon, the 9600GT has so much more juice, and actually scales AA really well, it's really made a short life of the 256MB GT.

    BUT, if a person can bag one for $99 after MIR, XFX PVT88PUHF4 GeForce 8800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI , man, cant beat that. Its a decent alternative to a 8800GS.

    That said, I suspect they're this much, b/c they're just gonna run the stock pile and abandon the campaign! LOL.

    Get them while you can, but listen to kardon people, make sure you evaluate them against the games you play.

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  •  05-05-2008, 1:09 PM 316678 in reply to 315989

    Re: XFX 8800GT 256MB only $100 after MIR?

    256MB is no good for a new system nowadays. If you're playing any new games, you are going to need 512MB of vRAM. Go with the 9600GT; the extra money is definitely worth it.

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