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    Nvidia Geforce 9600 GS 1GB vs. 9600GT 512mb?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MCAP61, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. MCAP61

    MCAP61 Notebook Consultant

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    Nvidia Geforce 9600 GS 1GB vs. 9600GT 512mb?
    which one is better?
     
    MCAP61, Jul 15, 2008
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    jonhapimp Notebook Virtuoso

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    definitely the 9600 gt
     
    jonhapimp, Jul 15, 2008
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    More memory is worthless in most graphic cards since they cannot utilize it. Get the higher end model, the 9600 GT.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 15, 2008
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  4. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    9600GT has 128 bit ??? If so, it can't use 512Mb either. But yeah, it's better than the GS. Memory is just a marketing gimmick.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jul 15, 2008
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    Well said... It all comes down to how much bandwidth and memory combination. Unless the gts has a 256 bit mem bandwidth then its not worth it. Have you checked the GSO's? Check little buggars that pump a nice bang for the buck factor.
     
    mlee49, Jul 17, 2008
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