you're comparing cards of different class.

8600GTS is a notch higher.

8600GT is similar to the HD2600XT.



nothing wrong with it.

people are looking to upgrade already. anyway if you can hold on a little, the HD 3650 is coming out (yes, i have a unit with me now).




i used HD2600XT and HD2600Pro before. I think they're decent cards. I sold mine for around RM 300 or less, can't remember. too many things around.

but yeah if you're looking for a cheap card, it's fine.

you are comparing 2 different engines. they can't be compared just based on core / memory speed.

it's like comparing car. just because it's got higher CC that doesn't mean it's going to be the faster car.

same goes to graphic card. it depends on it's overall architecture. the 8600GTS was formerly sold at RM 600+ while the 8600GT/HD2600XT were always RM 300 -RM 450 range.

HIS is a good brand. a lot of people use.

hehe. what did i mention to you earlier? 8600GTS is a notch above the HD2600XT. so yeah, the 8600GTS is a faster card.

anyway, have a look at

http://www.goldfries.com/computing/nvidia-...adeon-hd2600xt/

i tested the 8600GT and 2600XT on 1024x768. generally yeah the 2600XT works fine at 1024x768. you can play every game at nice framerates.

the 2600XT IceQ is pricey for it's heatsink.

performance wise, i prefer 8600GTS.

in fact i'll get the plain 2600XT / 8600GT for below RM 350 or i'll go for HD3850 straight.

yeah. you know how to say yet yourself so undecisive of your 8800GT / GTS.

btw i stick to TS question wan la.