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Re: Nvidia 8600 GT or 9400GT

Maureen Thistle — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:02:30 GMT

Thanks Marc and Lawrence - so looks like 8600 is the way to go - just finished a 65 minute, 17 songs and 950 photo video and really wish I had more memory and a better graphics card but that said it came out pretty good. I imagine it will move a lot quicker once I do get it ( no more hangs or crashes.....can't wait! Happy Holidays to all!

Maureen

Re: Nvidia 8600 GT or 9400GT

Marc P. — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:10:22 GMT

I'd stick to the 8600 GT myself. It's a better value in the long run.

Re: Nvidia 8600 GT or 9400GT

LvR — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:10:50 GMT

Fill rate is a direct indication of the "customer satisfaction index" - the bigger the number, generally the faster the screen will be able to get updated and the smoother video playback and gaming will be

Re: Nvidia 8600 GT or 9400GT

Maureen Thistle — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:24:26 GMT

wow - 8640 as compared to 4400 - not sure what "fill rate" means but sounds important so I won't be too frugal and keep the 8600-thanks LvR!

Maureen

Re: Nvidia 8600 GT or 9400GT

LvR — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:54:05 GMT

Maureen Thistle:
Thanks for the reply - actually I didn't open the box yet - I am waiting on a friend to come over and install the graphics card -my hubby just bought it last Friday so no problem with a return. But it looks like you think the 8600 may be the way to go. anyone else have an opinion?

Look at the respective "fill rate" values for the cards here - the 8600GT is close to double that of the 9400GT - ie - stick with the 8600GT

Re: Nvidia 8600 GT or 9400GT

Maureen Thistle — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:14:20 GMT

Thanks for the reply - actually I didn't open the box yet - I am waiting on a friend to come over and install the graphics card -my hubby just bought it last Friday so no problem with a return. But it looks like you think the 8600 may be the way to go. anyone else have an opinion?

Re: Nvidia 8600 GT or 9400GT

bittmann — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:31:07 GMT

I wouldn't bother. I believe that the 8600 GT, while a generation older, actually runs "better" than the lower-end 9400 GT.

Since you already have the 8600 GT, my suggestion would be to "run with it". Unless you enjoy the "challenge" of an attempt at a return used hardware (unless the box is unopened, of course)...

Nvidia 8600 GT or 9400GT

Maureen Thistle — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:26:17 GMT

Hi everyone and thanks in advance. I have studio 11 plus and am making "videos" (actually using only photos at this point) for personal/family not professional. I am adding 3 GB of memory to my computer and want to get a new graphics card. eventually I will be making and editing videos so I want a good card but I don't want to spend a ton of money if I don;t ahve to. My hubby bought me the 8600GT with 512 mb memory for 100 bucks but I am thinking of returning it and getting the 9400GT which is at Costco.com for 49 bucks (plus 5.00 S&H). What do people think?

Maureen

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