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    nvidia 9800m GT vs. GTS

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by meteorstorm42, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. meteorstorm42

    meteorstorm42 Notebook Consultant

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    I wasn't able to find out the difference, even on Nvidia's site... :(

    Does anyone know which is the better card?
     
    meteorstorm42, Jul 16, 2008
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  2. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    it's all over sager forum. 9800m gts < 9800m gt = 8800m gt < 9800m gtx

    edit: thanks Anomaly10
     
    Nirvana, Jul 16, 2008
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  3. Anomaly10

    Anomaly10 Notebook Evangelist

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    What the heck? Sorry Nirvana, that makes no sense at all. Not much sleep lately eh? =P What IS all over the Sager forum though, is 9800M GTX > 9800M GT ~= 8800M GTX > 9800M GTS
     
    Anomaly10, Jul 16, 2008
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  4. Nirvana

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    which part doesn't make sense to you?
     
    Nirvana, Jul 16, 2008
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  5. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    How can 9800m gtx < 9800m gtx? Also, there's no such thing as an 8800m gt.
     
    aznofazns, Jul 16, 2008
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  6. Nirvana

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    we all make mistakes once a while. :p
     
    Nirvana, Jul 16, 2008
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  7. fex

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    So... how much better is the 9800M GTX than the 9800M GT? Is it worth a $365 upgrade?
     
    fex, Jul 26, 2008
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    No, unless you do have the budget and don't care.
     
    JCMS, Jul 26, 2008
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  9. fex

    fex Notebook Consultant

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    Ah, yeah, just found some benchmark stats:

    [​IMG]

    As much as I'd love to drop $300+ on a 0.6% fps increase, I think my wallet would like me not to.
     
    fex, Jul 26, 2008
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  10. Ttime20

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    Based on those benchmarks ... it seems pointless to have a 9800m GTS and a 9800m GT ... really.
     
    Ttime20, Jul 26, 2008
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    more like the other way around if you consider the prices. GTX is pointless.
     
    Nirvana, Jul 26, 2008
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  12. Kevin

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    If I read your statement correctly, you're trying to say that you don't understand why Nvidia put out two cards that are so close in performance. If so I'd agree, but I've been told to take Noteboockcheck's benchmarks with a grain of salt.
     
    Kevin, Jul 26, 2008
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    yes Ive seen these benchmarks about a week ago and am not necessarily sold on them either. I bought my NP5796 with the 9800m GT cause I didnt want to spend another 400 on a videocard we dont know much about and if it provides a miraculous increase maybe ill just upgrade, but honestly i doubt the gtx outperforms the gt by more than 5-10% and IMO thats not worth 400 bones.
     
    h575309, Jul 26, 2008
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  14. Ttime20

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    Ya, that's what I'm saying is that they are pretty much releasing 2 versions of the same card ... based on those benchmarks.
     
    Ttime20, Jul 26, 2008
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