Is anyone interested in modded 174.16 drivers for G92?
I just did it, but I haven't fully tested them. At least they work in Windows 2D (WinXP SP2, BTW).
I wanted to play with the new video enhancements, that's all. :)
PD: In case there's any doubts, here's some proof. :D
Originally Posted by Amon Tim,
As I've said of the PowerColor Radeon 3850, these new cards don't really seem to move much ground compared to existing products. It just seems like this card is really trying to be squeezed in between the 8800 GT and 8800 GS, and the reference board is appears to be on the same level as the Radeon 3870, even if this 9-series GeForce is attempting to usher in new technologies.
This graphics segment certainly does feel like a great big mish-mash of sameness right now.:?
Yep, I think there's a column in it given that the price for the Zotac card has already gone back up to £140ish. At that price, you may as well just buy an 8800 GT - it's really that simple and I warned at least 5 or 6 partners of this. Anyone charging over £130 for an 9600 GT is basically ripping you off, no matter how highly overclocked it is.
If you want something that's relatively comparable (and much better value for money), just get a pre-overclocked 512MB 3850.
Its about damn time we will see a way faster 'next-gen' card soon. Because this is getting ridiculous. Because non of the so called new cards are faster then the GTX/ULTRA and those are like 50 years old, 2 times as fath and eat 2 times as much juice from the socket. I dont want new slow ****, i want new faster **** :(
Tim, is it safe to say, then, that the mid-range market is something like as follows?
8800 GT
8800 GTS 320
8800 GTS 640
8800 GTS 512
8800 GS
3870 512
3850 256
Would you say this card was longer or shorter than a 7800GTX? Mine is dying and needs replacing, but i'm not sure if i'd have enough room in the case...
It's probably around the same length (maybe a bit shorter off the top of my head). If you need a more concrete answer, I can get that for you tomorrow morning.
Originally Posted by Tim S It's probably around the same length (maybe a bit shorter off the top of my head). If you need a more concrete answer, I can get that for you tomorrow morning.
Sounds ok as is - if the size difference is only small i should be able to slot it in without any problems. Thinking I'll order one on payday.
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however I was hoping they had a new featuer set for there 9xxxx line of cards
I just did it, but I haven't fully tested them. At least they work in Windows 2D (WinXP SP2, BTW).
I wanted to play with the new video enhancements, that's all. :)
PD: In case there's any doubts, here's some proof. :D
In that case, I wouldn't recommend it - I should've stuck to my guns based on the RRP, not on the pre-order price Micro Direct put up. :(
Yep, I think there's a column in it given that the price for the Zotac card has already gone back up to £140ish. At that price, you may as well just buy an 8800 GT - it's really that simple and I warned at least 5 or 6 partners of this. Anyone charging over £130 for an 9600 GT is basically ripping you off, no matter how highly overclocked it is.
If you want something that's relatively comparable (and much better value for money), just get a pre-overclocked 512MB 3850.
Pah, I still disagree with this. I like the idea of a fire breathing dinosaur. Still more realistic that a mythical winged lizard.
8800 GT
8800 GTS 320
8800 GTS 640
8800 GTS 512
8800 GS
3870 512
3850 256
3850 256
8800 GS 384
8800 GT 256
3850 512
9600 GT 512
3870 512
8800 GT 512
8800 GTS 512
The old GTS cards are pretty much no longer available. :)
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=685727
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-002-PN&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1008
Sounds ok as is - if the size difference is only small i should be able to slot it in without any problems. Thinking I'll order one on payday.
http://www.bit-tech.net/content_images/2008/02/g94_nvidia_geforce_9600_gt_graphics_card/9600gt-comparison1.jpg
http://www.bit-tech.net/content_images/2008/02/g94_nvidia_geforce_9600_gt_graphics_card/9600gt-comparison2.jpg
It's the same size as the 8800 GT (middle) as well, for reference purposes.
Yeah I realise that, but I needed HDMI and I'm also a fan of the XFX cards.
no prob - just checking. ;)
Absolutely.
transistor shrink, new set of instructions (DX9, DX10, DX10.1), different ways to do stuff (unified architecture).... etc....
but some new generations are a pack of ass and crap.... think FX5xxx....
I can't play CoD2 a tthe default res for my monitor (1280x1024) but it doesn't go too badly...
Andy