EggXpert

Just sold my 8800 GTS 640 on ebay, and I'm going to be upgrading to one of these two cards. Seeing as how they're both under $300, which one is the better choice? From my understanding, GX2 provides better framerates, but the 'micro stuttering' I've been hearing about makes games feel choppier than they would on the 260. Suggestions? Oh, and I never plan on doing SLI, just want a single card that will last me about a year, or until I use the EVGA step-up program to upgrade.

Thanks

If your never going to sli, then the 9800gx2 is by far your best option.. I dont know if your just preference on nvidia which is cool its a good company, but if you take a look at ati they just release there 4870x2... Still has only beta driver but even now its kicking a**... But given your choices 9800gx2 by far its not even really a match fps or benchmark wise... Out of the 9800gx2 you'll be getting better than gtx280 performance.

Awesome, that's the first response I've gotten that sounds straight forward and confident. Here's another question for ya: I'm using this power supply, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002. Will that be enough to power the GX2? I know it has two 6-pin connections, but what about the 8-pin? Does the EVGA model come with some type of adapter?

EDIT: I would love to go for the 4870 X2, but I'm on a budget of 300 or less.

I would get the 9800GX2.

http://pc-benchmark.at.webry.info/200808/article_22.html

http://userdisk.webry.biglobe.ne.jp/001/977/39/N000/000/007/WS000000_20080803192539.JPG

http://userdisk.webry.biglobe.ne.jp/001/977/39/N000/000/007/WS000001_20080803192630.JPG

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-260-review/9

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-gtx-280,1953.html

I think it should be more than able to run the video card.. You could prob use two of the four pin to stick in the 8 pin connection.. Also I believe it might come with an adapter, if it doesnt you could pick on up for a dollar or two at your local computer store.

I was looking at that same card but reading the reviews it looks like it doesnt come with the 8-pin adapter so make sure you pick one up when you buy it.  The 9800GX2 is an amazing card though.  I would jump on it while you have the chance. 

IMO, go with 9800GX2, it will smoke GTX 260 almost in every aspects.  or you can go directly to GTX 280 like this $375 after $75 mail in rebate. it has 6 pin or 8 pin power connector.

9800GX2 or GTX 280,Never GTX 260 lol  

hey guys. im planning on building  a new system within the next couple of months and my only conflict is weather to get the GTX 260 or the 9800GX2. there both around the same price and i cant decide. which card is overall the best bang for the buck? any links to bech marks would be great also. thanks!

Umm, Google it

Go with 9800GX2 no doubt about it.

some reviews:

tom's hardware  

trusted reviews 

expreview  

If all you care about is maximum framerates get the 9800GX2.  I hope you have a decent enough power supply to support it and you like micro-stuttering and trying to get drivers to work with SLI.  If you care about smoother gameplay and really don't care about maximum framerates, get the GTX260. 

 

thanks guys. what exactly is micro stuttering? and does it only occur with SLI setups? and i believe my PSU is good enough for either of those cards.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

If you like playing games, I would suggest 9800gx2. The game effect will be obviously

 

better than using gtx260. If you don’t want to set up sli, then a single 9800gx2 will be

 

perfect.

i was having the same problem, GTX260 or 9800GX2. i decided the 9800GX2 is a better card for the price, but can my PSU run it??

 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

Yes you can run it with that PSU but only one.

Tracer76:

Yes you can run it with that PSU but only one.

 

can i get a second opinion please?

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Hyacinth:

If you like playing games, I would suggest 9800gx2. The game effect will be obviously

 

better than using gtx260. If you don’t want to set up sli, then a single 9800gx2 will be

 

perfect.

 You do realize that the 9800GX2 IS SLI?  You have to set it up just like an SLI setup except that you have one physical card except two.  All the headaches with SLI come along with it.

QUAD SLI  PLEASE

MassiveOverkill:

Hyacinth:

If you like playing games, I would suggest 9800gx2. The game effect will be obviously

 

better than using gtx260. If you don’t want to set up sli, then a single 9800gx2 will be

 

perfect.

 You do realize that the 9800GX2 IS SLI?  You have to set it up just like an SLI setup except that you have one physical card except two.  All the headaches with SLI come along with it.

 

really?

kevin217:

MassiveOverkill:

Hyacinth:

If you like playing games, I would suggest 9800gx2. The game effect will be obviously

 

better than using gtx260. If you don’t want to set up sli, then a single 9800gx2 will be

 

perfect.

 You do realize that the 9800GX2 IS SLI?  You have to set it up just like an SLI setup except that you have one physical card except two.  All the headaches with SLI come along with it.

 

really?

Why do you think they call it the X2.