Re: 8800gs combo

**Acreo Aeneas** · 09-27-2008, 06:07 PM

The 9600GSO is also a good inch (and some) longer than a 8800GT. It's not exactly the most ideal card to put in a cramped case. Or in my friend's build, a mATX without a removable hard drive bay.

**Namebot** · 09-27-2008, 07:09 PM

Are you sure it is larger than the 8800gt? Being that it is based on the same production, it should be the same size.

Perhaps you meant 9600gt?

EDIT: after a quick look it appears they are all around the same size, ~8-9 inches. Varying on cooler used and difference in pcb(yes 2 of the same name cards may have different layout and components).

**Acreo Aeneas** · 09-27-2008, 07:16 PM

I'm sure, have a look at Newegg, like this one. You can also call up eVGA (or BFG Tech) and ask for the length for a 8800GT and a 9600GSO (or GT).

Remember that the GSO is just a slightly hampered version of the GT.

All of the 9000 series cards are about the same length (variances are a small fraction of an inch) and all of them are longer than the 8800GT/GS.

**Namebot** · 09-27-2008, 07:32 PM

The point about the 9600gso(8800gs) being a cut down 8800gt is what I was saying above in regards to them being the same size. I don't think the card would get larger as they cut it down.

Checking the xfx website is what made me come to the conclusion that they are all close in size.

When checking dimensions I think it may be best to go on a case by case basis when concerning these models.

**Acreo Aeneas** · 09-27-2008, 09:34 PM

For the love of god...

9600GSO is a slightly stripped down version of the 9600GT. NOT a 8800GT, even though both cards are derivatives of the 8800 line.

The PCB on the 9600 (and above) is LONGER than that of the 8800s. If you don't bother calling up one of the companies and asking, then believe what you like.

I for one have thoroughly considered a 9600, 9800, 8800, and a 8600. I went and got length dimensions from several manufacturers of each card. Off the top of my head, the 8800GT is 9.6" and a 9600GT is 11".

Edit:

If you consider the 9500GT, 9400GT, or any of the lower models in the 9000 series, then those PCBs might be the same length (if not shorter) than the 8800GT (or GS). But I doubt they'll be shorter than a 8400GS.

**Namebot** · 09-27-2008, 09:48 PM

Every review I have seen identifies the core of the 8800gs(the same thing as the 9600gso) as g92 the same as that in the 8800gt. Where as the 9600gt is g94. If the 9600gso was a cut down version of the 9600gt why would it(9600gso) have more shader units?

These are the links I used to come to the conclusion that the size varies between each individual product.

XFX 9600gt 9"

http://www.xfxforce.com/en-us/produc.../9600GT.aspx#2

XFX 9600gso 8.4"

http://www.xfxforce.com/en-us/produc...9600GSO.aspx#2

XFX 8800gt 8.5-9"

http://www.xfxforce.com/en-us/produc...a%20Dog.aspx#2

There are of course other manufacturers and I suspect that their cards will vary slightly depending on model.

**Acreo Aeneas** · 09-27-2008, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Namebot

Every review I have seen identifies the core of the 8800gs(the same thing as the 9600gso) as g92 the same as that in the 8800gt. Where as the 9600gt is g94. If the 9600gso was a cut down version of the 9600gt why would it(9600gso) have more shader units?

These are the links I used to come to the conclusion that the size varies between each individual product.

XFX 9600gt 9"

http://www.xfxforce.com/en-us/produc.../9600GT.aspx#2

XFX 9600gso 8.4"

http://www.xfxforce.com/en-us/produc...9600GSO.aspx#2

XFX 8800gt 8.5-9"

http://www.xfxforce.com/en-us/produc...a%20Dog.aspx#2

There are of course other manufacturers and I suspect that their cards will vary slightly depending on model.

Well, now I feel like a idiot.

I apologize for my quick temper and somewhat angry words.

I didn't notice XFX had a longer 8800GT and a shorter 9600GSO. In fact, going off of the picture of their 8800GT, it's longer than my eVGA 8800GT SC.

**Spulat** · 09-27-2008, 11:48 PM

are we done comparing board sizes?

**Reaperassault** · 09-28-2008, 01:54 AM

good grief guys

**Namebot** · 09-28-2008, 09:32 AM

Insignificant information, but I strive to keep everything straight for google accuracy.

**Acreo Aeneas** · 09-28-2008, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Spulat

are we done comparing board sizes?

Yep.

**Tonk** · 09-28-2008, 01:06 PM

my board is bigger than your board....... i didnt know budget graphic cards could get in such a heated argument

**Acreo Aeneas** · 09-28-2008, 01:58 PM

It happens, but thanks to the argument (and my subsequent wrongness) I now can add the 9600GSO as a possibility for my friend's system.

**Bamboo** · 09-30-2008, 11:13 AM

Another option to consider if you are going mid-low end is the 4670. Here are some tests of it aganist the 9600gso

http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=3405&p=7

**Namebot** · 09-30-2008, 12:48 PM

Indeed!

Similar performance, in a less power hungry package. No extra power connector required. Seems to be smaller as well. Certainly a card to keep an eye on for hot deals.

UPDATE:

this time a single slot EVGA model

use coupon VGA93013 for 13$ off

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130364

final price 37$ AR, free shipping

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