eVGA step-up?

[polobunny]

Just got to check my step-up program and I have 7 days left to step-up. I paid my 8800GT SC $282.00 US back in December.
I was thinking of stepping up to a 8800GTS 512, which over at eVGA step-up program is worth $379.99. Then I have $30.00 for FedEx International.

In your opinion, would this be worth it? $108.00 is the final cost of this upgrade. I have a Zalman VF1000LED, and though I haven't googled yet, anybody knows if this will fit if I decide to upgrade?

Thanks

[Yellowhello]

The 8800GT and the G92 8800GTS use the same PCB but the 8800GTS has a slightly beefier VREG area. So if it fits the Zalman fits the 8800GT, it'll fit the G92 8800GTS.

I personally don't think it's worth it, but that's just IMO.

[azianai]

Honestly if you're not satisfied with the cooling solution, that'll be the main reason to go for the G92. 2nd if you're like me and gaming on a 24 inch LCD, the GT just doesn't keep up in the FPS at 1920X1200. I love my GTS, and i tested like 3 GT's b4 just sticking with my old G80 320 GTS till the G92 came out.

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by azianai

Honestly if you're not satisfied with the cooling solution, that'll be the main reason to go for the G92. 2nd if you're like me and gaming on a 24 inch LCD, the GT just doesn't keep up in the FPS at 1920X1200. I love my GTS, and i tested like 3 GT's b4 just sticking with my old G80 320 GTS till the G92 came out.

Well like I said, I have a VF1000LED, so cooling isn't a problem if the VF1000LED fits.
As for keeping up at 1920x1200, it's doing alright IMO. Don't expect maxing out everything, but then again I'm use to that. $107.00 seems like quite a big amount of money for what it gives, I'm just not sure, hence why I created this topic. :)

[RA1D]

Rumor Alert -

Supposedly the 9800's (GTX/GX2? not sure) are coming out on Tuesday. This guy does online reviews for TigerDirect.

YouTube - Nvidia will sue my pants off for...

[Parker]

Haha, that guys funny!
I've seen his reviews on mobos and things, he's a great reviewer.

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by RAID

Rumor Alert -

Supposedly the 9800's (GTX/GX2? not sure) are coming out on Tuesday. This guy does online reviews for TigerDirect. YouTube - Nvidia will sue my pants off for talking about the 9800

Well if that's true, it's still in my window. :D

[theburan]

I'd wait and see if that's the case... the performance boost you'd get from a gts over a gt doesn't seem to warrant the 100 bucks, at least to me.

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by theburan

I'd wait and see if that's the case... the performance boost you'd get from a gts over a gt doesn't seem to warrant the 100 bucks, at least to me.

I know, which is why I'm not quite sure about that move. It doesn't seem like a very good "bang for the buck" action to take. Maybe if I was a 8600 owner then it would look better to upgrade to a 9600GT, considering the ridiculously low price of them. Unfortunately (maybe?) i'm a "top tier" video card owner by having a 8800 series, and at this point money is starting to lose it's value it seems.