Hello GeForce GTX 280, GOODBYE STUTTERS!!!

[Maverickman]

I just put my new eVGA Superclocked GeForce GTX 280 in my main computer, and I'm astounded by the improvements in gameplay I'm experiencing over my GeForce 9800 GX2. I play Crysis at 1920X1200 with everything on HIGH. It used to stutter fiercely in certain maps, especially those with a lot of textures. Now it hardly stuuters at all, even in the most texture-intensive areas. This is of course due to the 1GB of onboard memory and the 512-bit memory bus vs. the 256-bit bus in the 9800 GX2. I'm going to try some other games to see how much that extra memory makes a difference. Right now I'm getting anywhere from 35-40 FPS in Crysis. These are sustained framerates!!! My 9800 GX2 used to jump all over the place because of the stuttering. Let's see how other games fare.

Bottom line: If you have the $$$ and your system can handle it, the GTX 280 ROCKS!!! This card is NO FLOP!!!! Yes, it's ULTRA-EXPENSIVE, but you get what you pay for.

[Uberpwnage]

Good to know :thumbsup:

[sniggle]

I'm in the process of stepping up my 9800GX2 to a 280. After using dual monitors for about 10 years now and not being able to thanks to SLI, combined with all the stuttering the GX2 gives me in games, I think it's worth the $77.

[zer0]

does crossfire also stutter?

[Eliminator]

well it was probably stuttering because the 9800GX2 only has 512MB useable ram

[Zapablast05]

I want my GTX280 to shoot lasers when I buy one....will I get it? I pay for what I want and I get what I pay for, right????

[jAkUp]

Yup, I highly agree, for me the biggest difference was WiC, huge difference in smoothness there.

[SH64]

well it was probably stuttering because the 9800GX2 only has 512MB useable ram
Yep .. obviously ..

[Blacklash]

Just look @ the review on this site. The min frames are great on the GTX 280. Mine should be installed late today.

[G-Man]

its all about the smooth curves

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/31/54468847_c4acf0ddc4_o.jpg

[slaWter]

Good to know, thanks for the feedback.

does crossfire also stutter?

Yes, at least with the current 3000 series. Not sure about the new cards.