9600gt which one?

Azfar 12-07-2008, 06:15 AM

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I am planing to buy 9600GT but I am bit confused which edition should I pick and what editions are available in local market? I heared there are overclocked versions available but cant seems to find them on galaxy web site.

syed_shahzad786

i would suggest u to wait a bit as because the ATI cards on thier way which are much powerfull then Nvidia and also Nvidia pricees are also very high...

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wildlaurel

i agree. HD4870 outperforms GTX260. with a price tag of $180 or so, i think its the best value for money. i think its worth waiting till it hits the local market..

nomidangerous

the hd 4870 cost $300. the 4850 can be found around $200 from various e-retailers which doesnot beat the gtx260 but a competitor of 9800gtx plus. the gtx260 beats it very convincingly in most tests


those prices are discounted prices by some us e-retailers. one should not expect those prices here

the msrp of a 4850 is $200 = 14,000
shipping cost approx for (1lb) = 2,000
customs duty (5%)and sales tax (15%) = 3,500
retailer's profit = 1,000

which totals to 20.5k

on this basis the 9600gt at around 13k (slightly used ones can be found for around 11k on the forum) gives a similar price to performance ratio.

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innocent_devil

well if u can extend your budget to around 18-20k then wait and get a HD4850...if not then try to get msi 9600gt overclocked version...i have it and i am happy with it...furthermore msi provides 3 year warranty...here is a pic of what to get if u opt for msi 9600gt

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KickAssCop

I have two 9600GTs for sale. Take your pick. Check PM.

PNY 9600GT for 10,000 + Ship

BFG 9600GT OC2 for 11,000 + Ship

As for HD 4850 the above calculation seems correct that it would cost about 20,000 PKR considering dollar rates and duties etc. Secondly, I don't see how paying 100% more than 9600GT price is worth it unless you can grab an HD 4850 from US of A by some relative or something.

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OmMeE

Getting the HD 4850 will cost almost double then the 9600GT so if one can afford it, always better to go for something more powerful.

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You could wait for the 9800GTX price cut to take effect in Pakistan (if it ever will, you never know what's up with Galaxy).

You can find a 9800GTX for $200 on shops like Newegg and stuff. Adding 35% (taxes, shipping, etc.) to that equals Rs. 18,900.

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KickAssCop

By this logic everyone should have GTX 280 Tri SLi or Quad Xfire HD 4870 in their rigs. I am sure many people who can afford cards still want to see bang for buck ratios in their purchase.

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deltree

doesnt a 4870 pawn a 9800gtx anyways?

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