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GeForce 9600 GT vs. Radeon HD 3870

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor Posts: 6,054   +121

    TechSpot compares today's top mainstream graphics products in single-card and multi-card (SLI & Crossfire) modes.

    Last week Nvidia launched their first GeForce 9 series product and surprisingly it was not a $500+ high performance part. Instead, they unveiled the GeForce 9600 GT which is currently priced at $180 and already available in large quantities.

    AMD/ATI were quick to cut prices across the mainstream Radeon HD 3800 series immediately after the GeForce 9600 release, and instead of going head to head with the HD 3850, the GeForce 9600 GT will have to meet with the more capable Radeon HD 3870. This card is now being sold in the $190 price range, which is a great value considering it was considerably more expensive just a month ago.

    The great debate right now is which of these two graphics cards, the new GeForce 9600 GT or the Radeon HD 3870, is faster and represents the best value for gamers. We have put both products to the test in both single card and multi-GPU mode (SLI and Crossfire) to determine which product is king in the sub-$200 graphics market.

    http://www.techspot.com/article/88-geforce-9600gt-versus-radeon-hd3870/

    Please leave your feedback here. Thanks!
    Julio Franco, Feb 26, 2008
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  2. TheJediSlayer Newcomer, in training Posts: 182

    I wonder if the dramatic price cut on this new GFX card from Nvidia has anything to do with the new gaming alliance they're with?
    TheJediSlayer, Feb 26, 2008
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  3. Athena Newcomer, in training Posts: 69

    It is March 20th and I have yet to see the "dramatic price cuts" happen for the ATI parts. Might be time to revisit this write-up and fix that.
    Athena, Mar 20, 2008
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  4. Steve TechSpot Staff Posts: 875   +67

    We said that the card was now being sold at $190 US which it was...

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125086

    Furthermore...

    http://www.legionhardware.com/Board/viewtopic.php?t=3588
    Steve, Mar 20, 2008
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  5. Edwin Phate Newcomer, in training Posts: 180

    wonder how much better a 8800gtx is?
    Edwin Phate, Mar 21, 2008
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  6. Steve TechSpot Staff Posts: 875   +67

    Steve, Mar 21, 2008
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