whats the difference 9800 G92 or +

[Dauntae]

I'm looking to upgrade from my GeForce 7950 512mb and was looking at the GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB but there are some good deals on the GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB. What's the difference between the + and the G92? I find both with close to the same core clock and price so what one should I be looking at for my next card. I'm not a heavy gamer but would like some cool graphics, Just updated my brothers with the new driver and COD 4 looks so much better and runs smoother. He only has a 8600GTX 256MB and my 7950 used to look better but now his has so much more depth with the 177.83 installed....Can't use that on the 7 series so what one is better.

Thanks guys
Dauntae

 

[wafflehammer]

gtx is 65nm while the gtx+ is 55nm ...so by all rights, it can be clocked higher, perform better, and produce less heat :|

 

[Dauntae]

WOW that was a fast answer. Thanks, So I guess I'll go for the 9800+...Now to figure out what brand name to buy LOL I've had good luck and used the lifetime warranty from XFX with no trouble so I might get there card. Just hope my PS is up to it. 480w rosewill

Thanks again
Dauntae

 

[wafflehammer]

It's all about the amps on the PSU...try to find out how many it has. I think it'll handle it as long as you stay with a single card.

XFX and EVGA both have lifetime warranties..I think they both ( I know EVGA does ) have a step-up program that you can trade in your card+pay the difference for the upgrade card. Those always come in handy. If you don't plan on doing that I would say just go for the cheapest card or the card that comes with a game.

 

[Dauntae]

I didn't know that about EVGA and there core clock is faster too.792MHz it will be a week or two before I order but this might be the one I order Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N878-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ SSC Edition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
I however can't find anything about there warranty on there website but I'm sure it's there, I just need to find it.

Thanke again
Dauntae

 

[wafflehammer]

that's the SSC edition..it's factory overclocked and cost like $30 extra...in other words, it's a waste. if you want to overclock, do it yourself. EVGA does has a lifetime warranty.

Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N873-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

i recommend that card

Manufacturer Warranty
Parts Lifetime limited
Labor Lifetime limited

 

[Dauntae]

Thanks, never over clocked but there is always a first time LOL tempted to order tonight LOL will go for the cheaper one.

Dauntae

 

[Dauntae]

I found out the PS specs. This is what is listed for output +3.3V@30A,+5V@30A,+12V1@15A,
+12V2@15A,-12V@0.6A,+5VSB@2.0A actually looked through all my order history to find it at the egg Newegg.com - Rosewill RV480-2-FRB ATX 12V Ver.2.01 480W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, cUL, CB, TUV, CE - Power Supplies
Not great I know but hopefully will hold up for a single card otherwise I'll be getting a PS next and my other PC will get this one.

Dauntae

 

[wafflehammer]

does it have 2 6 pin connectors ?

 

[Dauntae]

just one, I'll have to use the adapter for the 2nd