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    Nvidia 9600Gt vs 9800 Gs

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by porchfamily, Dec 6, 2008.

  1. porchfamily

    porchfamily Newbie

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    So my family is going to buy a new labtop, we've found 2 that fit what we need besides minor differences (15.6 vs 16 in screen+50$ dif.) What graphics card is better the 9600 Gt or the 9800 Gs.

    I've searched around but i don't know alot about computers so i'm having a hard time w/ comparing them.

    Short version= 9600 Gt or the 9800 Gs and why?

    Thnx for any advice..
     
    porchfamily, Dec 6, 2008
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Welcome to the NBR forums. :)

    Please read the stickies before posting.

    Read the GPU Guide.

    9600M GT is a mid-range card (128-bit memory interface)

    9800M GS is a high-end card (256-bit)

    performance difference is about twice as much.
     
    Gophn, Dec 6, 2008
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  3. ichime

    ichime Notebook Elder

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    9800 GS easily, mostly due to its 256 bit bus. It will perform better in games and in some GPU accelerated editing software.
     
    ichime, Dec 6, 2008
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  4. Tenspeed33

    Tenspeed33 Notebook Evangelist

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    9800GS all the way, it's a newer card, has double the bus width and higher clocks. If the price difference is that minimal, this card is the only way to go!
     
    Tenspeed33, Dec 6, 2008
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  5. ryzeki

    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    the 9800m GS is about 50% more powerful, since it has twice the bus with (128 vs 256) and twice the shader processors (32 vs 64).

    If you want gaming as a primary thing in life, the 9800GS would be the way to go, if it's not that important but casual, the 9600 is a very good card.
     
    ryzeki, Dec 6, 2008
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Kdawgca, Dec 6, 2008
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