8800 GTX 768MB or 9800 GTX 512MB?

[KarmaKiller]

They're planning the GTX+, which is just a overclocked version of the GTX, that's gonna be $229.
Other then that, all you have to hope for is the prices falling on the 260/280's.

[RamonGTP]

I don't think the single slot cooler is much of an advantage at all. The 4850 idles in the 70's and full load in the low 90's in one review I read.

[jamhough22]

yeh my brother's ATI HD 2600 pro gets soo hot it stops responding all of a sudden when playing really intense games for a long period of time....and thats with another fan next to it.....not much i can do.....but oh well...(it probaly has a shut down temperature built into it or something)
i prefer dual slot cards, all the heat is being extracted away from the card, also the fans are larger on dual slot cards which is also a bonus.

[carl33p]

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Originally Posted by KarmaKiller

It's faster then the 9800GTX, and uses a lot less power too.

The 9800GTX on Full Load uses the same amount of power. At idle, its about 14W over. Its a pretty effiecient card as well.
AnandTech: ATI Radeon HD 4850 Preview: AMD Delivers Performance for the Masses

But the 4850 ATM, is definetly the card of choice.

[KarmaKiller]

I guess it depends on which review you look at then.

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Looking at total system power consumption levels, the GeForce 9800 GTX+ and Radeon HD 4850 use roughly the same amount power at load. At idle the Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 was a little more energy friendly as it should be. Remember the Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 consumes 110W at most.

Source

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Radeon HD 4850 Force3D 269 Watt
XFX GeForce 9800 GTX BE 301 Watt

[#43 fan]

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Originally Posted by KarmaKiller

They're planning the GTX+, which is just a overclocked version of the GTX, that's gonna be $229.
Other then that, all you have to hope for is the prices falling on the 260/280's.

The GTX+ is only an overclocked version of the 9800GTX.
And, it gets beat (or nearly beat) by the 4850, while at the same time the 4850 is $30+ cheaper.
In other words, the 4850 is the card to beat at its price point, it almost beats the 260, which is a $400+ card.

[KarmaKiller]

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Originally Posted by KarmaKiller

They're planning the GTX+, which is just a overclocked version of the GTX, that's gonna be $229.
Other then that, all you have to hope for is the prices falling on the 260/280's.

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Originally Posted by #43 fan

The GTX+ is only an overclocked version of the 9800GTX.
And, it gets beat (or nearly beat) by the 4850, while at the same time the 4850 is $30+ cheaper.
In other words, the 4850 is the card to beat at its price point, it almost beats the 260, which is a $400+ card.

[jamhough22]

Ah, dont worry! i have bought a 8800 GTX on ebay for £99!!!!!i'm very happy...