One of the main factor should be that most of them do not have the time to design a specific cooler for the 8800. Until now, there is only about 1 at the market which is the one from TR...Dont think that previous cooler for the 7series generation are anywhere near good enough for those hot 8800series...So, its still better to stick with reference that perform well also..
QUOTE(kelv!n @ Jun 13 2007, 02:20 AM)
sry for asking these noobish question but im eager to know the difference between this few graphic card beside the price...
8500GT 256MB DDR3 @ 128bit
8600GT 256MB DDR3 @ 128bit
8600GTS 256MB DDR3 @ 128bit
8600GT and 8600GTS are basically the same but the GTS have a higher core/memory speed and external power connector. Other than that, their specification is the same..
8500GT wise is a lower edition from the 8series. Have lower memory bandwidth, less unified pipeline etc..Correct me if i am wrong..