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    7950GTX vs 7800GTX

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by eiolon, Feb 6, 2007.

  1. eiolon

    eiolon Notebook Guru

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    I am eyeing that Sager 5760 and have the option for those two cards. There is a $100 difference between the two. I am wondering if the performance increase justifies the extra money. I saw the chart stickied but I dont' understand the tech terms. Thanks!
     
    eiolon, Feb 6, 2007
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  2. z-cool

    z-cool Notebook Guru

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    Big difference! Go with the 7950 cause the 7800 has heating problems plus look into Meaker's chart for more details!
     
    z-cool, Feb 6, 2007
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  3. andrew.brandon

    andrew.brandon Notebook Evangelist

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    there is a big difference in the clock speeds. the 7950 should really outperform the 7800.
     
    andrew.brandon, Feb 6, 2007
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  4. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    about 20-25% in performance.

    I have the 7800GTX, it still works fine on all games with high settings. :)
     
    Gophn, Feb 7, 2007
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I'd say a $100 upgrade to the Go7950GTX is worth it without a doubt. The Go7950GTX also has double the video memory.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 7, 2007
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  6. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I agree with Chaz, because if I had the choice, I would go for the 512mb 7950GTX, but I got my 7800GTX back in March 2006, which was the best... which only lasted for about 3 months until the 7900GTX was released. :cool:
     
    Gophn, Feb 7, 2007
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  7. PC_pulsar

    PC_pulsar Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, but i see your OC'ed 7800GTX is faster than my stock 7900GTX: i get 4700 3Dmark06 points ;)
     
    PC_pulsar, Feb 7, 2007
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