Honest opinions - 8800 GT vs GTS (G92)

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   I'll be ording a DSO system mid-Feb and I've got my build all finalized - except the GPU.  8800 GT or 8800 GTS (the 512MB G92 model)?  The price difference between the two is significant and really impacts my build with each based on budget.
Based on a lot of web research (forums, reviews, etc.), I'm worried about the single-slot configuration of the GT and its low stock fan speed.  While my system isn't going to be a monster (budget is $1600), heat is a concern for me because I live in a hot region and can't always run the AC.
Plus, I worry about having to crank up the GT fan - noise and perhaps cutting the card's lifespan down.
Most reviews and forum opinions I've seen label the GTS quieter and much cooler (dual slot config).  Plus there is the added benefit of a slight increase in performance over the GT.
So my question is - who out there has a GT or GTS that could provide some insight?  Have you had heat issues with your GT?  Any thoughts on whether my concers are really valid or maybe overblown?

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Salmon Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Quote Reply Topic: Honest opinions - 8800 GT vs GTS (G92) Posted: 22 Jan 2008 at 11:19am
	I'll be ording a DSO system mid-Feb and I've got my build all finalized - except the GPU. 8800 GT or 8800 GTS (the 512MB G92 model)? The price difference between the two is significant and really impacts my build with each based on budget. Based on a lot of web research (forums, reviews, etc.), I'm worried about the single-slot configuration of the GT and its low stock fan speed. While my system isn't going to be a monster (budget is $1600), heat is a concern for me because I live in a hot region and can't always run the AC. Plus, I worry about having to crank up the GT fan - noise and perhaps cutting the card's lifespan down. Most reviews and forum opinions I've seen label the GTS quieter and much cooler (dual slot config). Plus there is the added benefit of a slight increase in performance over the GT. So my question is - who out there has a GT or GTS that could provide some insight? Have you had heat issues with your GT? Any thoughts on whether my concers are really valid or maybe overblown?

Alex Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Digital Storm Supervisor Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16314	Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2008 at 11:30am
	There are some heat issues with the 8800GT, but, it's not like every card does it. We have also been updating the BIOS on the 8800GT cards with the new fan speed upgrade. Both choices are great, but, I would recommend the GTS.

Solo Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Oct 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 395	Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2008 at 11:31am
	i have 2 GT is SLI they work great after I adjusted fan speeds.

Gary Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 196	Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2008 at 12:01pm
	I went with the 8800GTS 512mb because of that reason plus they are having manufacturing troubles with those cards.Ive read some reviews on this card and its a real nice card.It has almost the performance of the GTX.They also say they run alot cooler then the GT.

Salmon Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2008 at 1:55pm
	In my builds, that will require a drop in processor (to the 2.66 dual core) and a 520W PS to go with the GTS (to fit my budget). Not related to the thread, but a 520W PS is sufficient to handle the card, correct? What about in the future... non-SLI next gen GPUs shouldn't need more than 520? Thoughts? Edited by Salmon - 22 Jan 2008 at 1:56pm

Duke Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Digital Storm Customer Service Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 262	Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2008 at 2:09pm
	Go with the GTS

Getout Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 128	Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2008 at 6:38pm
	Ahh you guys are making me sad I went with GT. Would it be wise to get one of them fan you can hook up to a card slot that help pull heat off the card ans shoot it out the back? Edited by Getout - 22 Jan 2008 at 6:40pm


AltandF4 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2008 at 11:07pm
	What are you sad about? You still are getting a card that will dominate games. From what others are saying this card rips, you just need to control the fans.
	750 watt psu/ extreme case dual 8800 512mb gts oc'd 2 gigs ram 1000 mhz dual boot xp/ vista 64 Q6600 oc'd at 3.6 GHz liquid cpu cooling

!ender_ Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4219	Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2008 at 11:13pm
	GTS http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=488&pgno=0 easy as hell to oc and better than the 8800gt before it is

Honest opinions - 8800 GT vs GTS (G92)

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