Question on the Geforce 8800 GTS

[Grixti]

Bit of a noob question here:
But i am looking to get a Geforce 8800GTS 320MB for my new PC but i see that there are a number of different types. For example: EVGA, BFG, XFX etc. So what is the difference?

I have found an EVGA 8800GTS (EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card) at a much cheaper price than anything ive seen, does this mean it is less powerfull to the others in some way?

 

[Grafficks]

They are not different types - they are different brands.

Nvidia makes the graphics chipset, also called the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit).
However, Nvidia does not generally make their own video cards out of their chips. They send them over to board manufacturers such as EVGA, BFG, XFX, etc.
These manufacturers can follow Nvidia's reference design for their graphics chips, and they can also add their own tweaks such as overclocking.

The key is just to find a model that suits your needs and from a manufacturer that you trust. EVGA is an excellent graphics card maker.

Suggestion: Rather than getting the 8800GTS, I would recommend getting an 8800GT instead (if you can find it in stock, that is). The 8800GT uses the newer G92 chip, offering BETTER performance for a LOWER price compared to the 8800GTS (G90).

 

[mailpup]

There are now new version 8800GTS graphics cards based on the G92 chip. They will have either 512MB or 256MB of VRAM.

 

[filipmike33]

I say get the Vanilla 8800GT (stock) from EVGA since they offer a 30 day step up program and they have a really good customer service. The 8800GT will outperform the 8800GTS 320.

 

[kpo6969]

There are now new version 8800GTS graphics cards based on the G92 chip. They will have either 512MB or 256MB of VRAM.

The G92 8800GTS only comes @ 512mb
as low as $300
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814122045

The G92 8800GT is 256 and 512mb
GT 256 @ $205
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130314
GT 512 @ $260
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133205

 

[Grixti]

I dont really want to spend much more than £150, so what card out of the 8800s would you recommend?

I found this card -[ EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card ] for $220.

Why is this one so cheap?

 

[kpo6969]

I dont really want to spend much more than £150, so what card out of the 8800s would you recommend?

I found this card -[ EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card ] for $220.

Why is this one so cheap?

EOL (end of life)
dicontinued, being replaced by the G92

You could see what this one is like (when it's released)
8800GS

http://en.expreview.com/?p=160

 

[Bigfellla]

Not all manufacturers stick to the reference design. Different companies have access to better quality cooling and memory brands.

Either way, get a BFG as they have a lifetime warranty.

My overclock is insane, so great card. Dont get the GS, it will be ****.

 

[kpo6969]

Not all manufacturers stick to the reference design. Different companies have access to better quality cooling and memory brands.

Either way, get a BFG as they have a lifetime warranty.

My overclock is insane, so great card. Dont get the GS, it will be ****.

Was not modified or damaged by overclocking, tampering, user error, accident, disaster, abuse, misuse, power supply, power application, alteration, repair, modification, a fix or replacement by someone other than BFG Technologies.

http://www.bfgtech.com/warranty.aspx

BTW: eVGA lifetime warranty covers overclocking

http://www.evga.com/support/lifetime/

Which companies have the better memory? I'd like to know. Thanks

 

[Bigfellla]

Was not modified or damaged by overclocking, tampering, user error, accident, disaster, abuse, misuse, power supply, power application, alteration, repair, modification, a fix or replacement by someone other than BFG Technologies.

http://www.bfgtech.com/warranty.aspx

BTW: eVGA lifetime warranty covers overclocking

http://www.evga.com/support/lifetime/

Which companies have the better memory? I'd like to know. Thanks

Its factory overclocked.