We couldn’t talk about the GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB without mentioning the alternatives—such as the GeForce 8800 GT and GeForce 8800 GTX—that are tentatively priced either side of the card we’re looking at here today. Ultimately, the choice on whether you need to spend £150, £200 or £250 will depend on your requirements.
1680x1050 seems to be the optimal resolution for the GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB, but performance doesn’t tail off too much at 1920x1200; therefore, if you’re gaming on a higher-resolution screen, we’d recommend plumping for a GeForce 8800 GTX or Radeon HD 3870 X2. However, if you’ve got a 1280x1024 screen you should probably save the cash and opt for a GeForce 8800 GT. It’s also worth mentioning that the GeForce 8800 GT is a pretty capable card at 1680x1050 as well – although it’s not as competent as the 8800 GTS 512MB, where it’s around 15 percent slower on average.



Link: Bit Tech