I just ordered a Nvidia 8600GT DDR 2

[am21]

I selected this vga card over 8600GT 256mb GDDR3.. is it a wise decision ?

My main requirement is to play GTA IV @ 1280x800 (low/medium settings) Will i have an advantage having extra memory though it's DDR2 ?

Nvidia geforce 8600GT

Core Clock (MHz) 500
Shader Clock (MHz) 1000
Memory Clock (MHz) 602 (it says Dual 400MHz RAMDAC in specs, will i get 2x bandwidth ? I see cards like XFX 8600GT ddr2 running @ 1100Mhz)
Memory Amount 512mb DDR2
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec) 6.4
Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec) 3.6

Btw can i run it on a 450w PSU ? Pls help me out guys!

 

[direwolf007]

The 256Mb DDR3 version is superior to the 512Mb DDR2 version.

Your PSU should run it fine.

 

[richardaball]

I don`t understand why people want to play games on anything but max settings.

What`s the point? If you want to play gta 4 and you are going to buy a new gfx card now, then get a good card so you won`t have to upgrade it when a newer game comes out that you want to play.

By the way what`s your budget for the GFX card?

Just my opinion

 

[am21]

I don`t understand why people want to play games on anything but max settings.

What`s the point? If you want to play gta 4 and you are going to buy a new gfx card now, then get a good card so you won`t have to upgrade it when a newer game comes out that you want to play.

By the way what`s your budget for the GFX card?

Just my opinion

my budget is only $50

Btw buying a high end card requires a good motherboard which can fully utilize the maximum bandwidth of pci express 2.0 x16 etc where as my motherboard supports only pci express x16 ( Intel DG31PR ) I don't want to waste $$$ since i'm just an occasional gamer (not hardcore) finally power consumption really means a lot to me

 

[richardaball]

For an extra $20 you could possibly get an ATI HD4670 with DDR3. Im using this card now and have no problem playing FarCry 2.

 

[red1776]

just curious Am21, what does "power consumption means alot to me" mean exactly?

 

[am21]

just curious Am21, what does "power consumption means alot to me" mean exactly?

i prefer to use low power as much as possible

My system specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 2.66ghz (65w)
19" Samsung (18w powered by PSU)
250GB Sata II
Intel DG31PR
2GB DDR II 800 Mhz (Single Channel)
DVD Rw

My Psu



Close up shot

8600 GT requires a 300W + psu with a combined 20A on the 12v rail(s)