Geforce 8600 GT anygood?

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#1 flamingo_tripod
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Im wondering if this graphics card is anygood for gaming. I saw this in a computer that is a great deal. Im wondering If this will be enough to play some decent pc games.
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#2 DarCowAlways
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Yes it is. I have one, and I can easily play all my games + Call of Duty 4 on highest settings at 1680x1050. Never any slowdown for me.
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#3 deadmeat59
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the 9 series cards are coming soon . the 9600 is only like 160 and its as powerful as 8800
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#4 biggest_loser
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Ohhh dear god! I saw the thread topic and got here as fast as I could!

Don't buy it! Noooooooooo billy, don't buy it!

I can call you Billy right? Ahem..

Buy the 8800 GT instead. (512mb)

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#5 shotputking
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Ohhh dear god! I saw the thread topic and got here as fast as I could!

Don't buy it! Noooooooooo billy, don't buy it!

I can call you Billy right? Ahem..

Buy the 8800 GT instead. (512mb)

biggest_loser

the 8800 gt sells for twice as much, so let's assume his price range allows for a 8600 gt... is it a good buy for him?

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#6 shaunmc
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I hear good things about the PC hardware forum!