The 8800GTS gets far and away more then 40fps in any game there is. One source:
http://anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2953&p=8
And another:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/msi8800gts-640_9.html#sect0 (Note how this one has BF2142 as a benchmark, and completely proves you have BS benchmarks)
Don't try to talk tech with someone who is obviously right.Manly-manly-man
In that case I can still talk with you. The benchmarks are using F.E.A.R. 1920x1200 4x AA 16xAF max settings, and BF2142 1600x1200 4xAA medium settings. In hindsight I should have included the test stats in my original post but I was not intending on going into depth about the video cards since A) this isn't the hardware forum, and B) I was illustrating the difference in performance vs price, not promoting any specific card.On your xbitlabs.com benchmarks the 8800GTS 320mb cards performed at 35.7fps for BF2142. That is under 40, which is what I stated. In F.E.A.R. Extraction Point, the 8800GTS 320mb cards performed at 28fps. Hmm... interesting, no? Now let's take a look at the actual cards I mentioned in my post.
5. XFX 8800 GTS 320MB XXX Graphics Card: $300
6. BFG 8800 GTS OC 320MB Graphics Card: $320-$400
7. XFX 8600 GTS XXX Video Card: $210 (approx)
8. PNY Verto 8600 GTS Graphics Card: $200-$250
9. EVGA 8600 GT Superclocked Graphics Card: $115-$160
10. XFX 8600 GT XXX Graphics Card: $130-$150 Cards #8-10 failed to achieve a 40fps average in benchmarks using F.E.A.R and BF2142. Cards #5-7 only surpassed a 40fps average in one of those titles.original
Card #10 results -BF2142: 28.9fps, F.E.A.R.: 35fps.
Card #9 results - BF2142: 28.5fps, F.E.A.R.: 32fps.
Card #8 results - BF2142: 31.7fps, F.E.A.R.: 38fps.
Card #7 results - BF2142: 32.7fps, F.E.A.R.: 40fps.
Card #6 results -BF2142: 76.5fps, F.E.A.R.: 34fps.
Card #5 results - BF2142: 36fps, F.E.A.R.: 72fps.Cards #8-10 failing to achieve 40fps average, #5-7 only surpassing 40fps in one of those titles. Just like I said.
Tell me, how does it feel to be completely and utterly destroyed in an argument?Manly-manly-man
Well if I had an ego the apparent size of yours (judging by how you posed the question, no offense) I'd say it would have been devastating. Unfortunately, you didn't succeed in "completely and utterly" destroying anything.You found an XFX card $30 cheaper than the one I listed, that's great. Unfortunately the benchmarks still stand therefore the price difference is a moot point. Not to mention the fact that if someone was to really search I'm sure they could find one even cheaper than $270.
But let's not forget that the part of the discussion where the DX10 cards entered the equation was when the question of if most gamers would upgrade over the difference in the DX9 vs DX10 version of Crysis. Since we're talking about "most gamers" then we will have to take the average price, rather than just taking the best price I could find. "Most gamers" aren't going to scour the internet for the best deal on a video card. Many wouldn't even know how to install it themselves.
Anyways, you may want to dash a bit of salt on that hat. You might find it easier to choke down.
Also, here is an 8800GTX for under $500.Manly-manly-man
Uhh... it's $510 before rebate. They're offering a $20 rebate for several online sites because online sales cut their costs. Even after that rebate it's still only 10bucks under $500. You're seriously going to quibble over that because an online place offes a $20 rebate?If you want to debate this further feel free to PM me. We've provided benchmarks for anyone who cares so further discussion about these cards isn't necessary in this thread.
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