Two 8600 GT cards or one 8800 GT?

I REALLY don't want to spend $280.00 for a 8800 GT. I'm not trying to run Crysis, I want to run Unreal Tournament 3 on high settings with at least 60 fps. I was thinking if I bought a 8600 GT now (around $100.00) I could add another one down the road and get some good performance. But if that is totally retarded I may go with the 8800. Any help would be appreciated

I REALLY don't want to spend $280.00 for a 8800 GT. I'm not trying to run Crysis, I want to run Unreal Tournament 3 on high settings with at least 60 fps. I was thinking if I bought a 8600 GT now (around $100.00) I could add another one down the road and get some good performance. But if that is totally retarded I may go with the 8800. Any help would be appreciated

RawDeal_basic

You can get an 8800 GT for $240. A single 8800 GT will demolish 2 8600GTs in SLi.

UT3 ain't demanding,even my HD 2600XT could run it on high very playable @ 1680x1050.

But between the 2,get 8800GT definitely.or even a HD 3850/70 will be better choices than 8600GT SLI.

Demolish two 8600 cards? Well, for 240, I guess I'll go with the 8800. Thanks guys.

512 MB isnt an option its either 320 or 640, and the 640 is better however its more expensive.zache86

512 MB isnt an option its either 320 or 640, and the 640 is better however its more expensive.zache86

One more question. This 8800 GTS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127328) is only 320MB but is $179.00 after the rebate. Is this a good choice? Is the 512MB way better?RawDeal_basic

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103051

get the 8800 gt, it destorys the 320 gts.bumsoil

[QUOTE="RawDeal_basic"]One more question. This 8800 GTS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127328) is only 320MB but is $179.00 after the rebate. Is this a good choice? Is the 512MB way better?Thinker_145

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103051

Thanks for the recommendation. It's a real tough choice. I can get the 8800 GT for 229.99, or the HD 3850 for 174.99. Such a tough decision.

[QUOTE="Thinker_145"]

[QUOTE="RawDeal_basic"]One more question. This 8800 GTS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127328) is only 320MB but is $179.00 after the rebate. Is this a good choice? Is the 512MB way better?RawDeal_basic

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103051

Thanks for the recommendation. It's a real tough choice. I can get the 8800 GT for 229.99, or the HD 3850 for 174.99. Such a tough decision.

[QUOTE="Thinker_145"]

[QUOTE="RawDeal_basic"]One more question. This 8800 GTS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127328) is only 320MB but is $179.00 after the rebate. Is this a good choice? Is the 512MB way better?RawDeal_basic

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103051

Thanks for the recommendation. It's a real tough choice. I can get the 8800 GT for 229.99, or the HD 3850 for 174.99. Such a tough decision.

GT!

512 MB isnt an option its either 320 or 640, and the 640 is better however its more expensive.zache86

[QUOTE="bumsoil"]get the 8800 gt, it destorys the 320 gts.Thinker_145

well here in nz the 8800gt is cheaper

512 MB isnt an option its either 320 or 640, and the 640 is better however its more expensive.zache86

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[QUOTE="zache86"]512 MB isnt an option its either 320 or 640, and the 640 is better however its more expensive.eva89

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