9600 GT 1GB vs. 9800 GTX 512 MB

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#1 fivetigers
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I really dont know much about this stuff, so go easy on me please. But which of these cards would be better for playing newer games and last a longer time before needing to be replaced? Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
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9800gtx is a much faster card but cost more $$$. 9600gt is also a great card but lacks stream processors. i would for sure go with the 9800gtx. you could also go with a ati 4870. fastest card out. $300.
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9800GTX, but a 4850 is better and much cheaper.
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9800GTX, but a 4850 is better and much cheaper.bungie93

and what he said.

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9800GTX is better than the 9600GT even with less video RAM. The 9600GT is too slow to take advantage of the extra memory.

9800gtx is a much faster card but cost more $$$. 9600gt is also a great card but lacks stream processors. i would for sure go with the 9800gtx. you could also go with a ati 4870. fastest card out. $300. nagol726

The GTX 280 is, for the most part, still better than the HD 4870 (depends on the game, of course). Costs a hell of a lot more, though... so the HD 4870 ends up a better buy.