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k2-4u
11-28-09, 04:15 PM
Can I use the aforementioned as a dedicated PhysX card? I think it should work, just want some verification and suggestions.

The card has a smaller form factor but not much user feedback on Newegg.

Thanks
XDanger
11-30-09, 02:20 PM
It might but a 240 would be better I think.

"Physx is heavily dependent on the GPU itself, not the memory, etc. As an example, the 9600GT has a 256 bit memory bus. So in bandwidth-limited gaming scenarios, it will be faster than a 9600GSO, which has a better GPU but narrorwer bus."
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1459756

Use this cut and pasted wisdom to enhance your knowledge
DSC
11-30-09, 02:59 PM
Use a GT 240 instead. The 96SP GPU will be better for PhysX.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_gt_240_us.html
Maverick123w
11-30-09, 03:08 PM
Use a GT 240 instead. The 96SP GPU will be better for PhysX.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_gt_240_us.html

/Agree
XDanger
12-02-09, 01:30 PM
Or a 2nd hand 8800gt 112sp...
DSC
12-03-09, 03:10 AM
8800GT is not power efficient like the GT 240.
XDanger
12-03-09, 03:17 PM
8800GT is not power efficient like the GT 240.

How much power does a 256mb 8800gt use PER SP compared to a GT240?
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Does the ram voltage change for 2d/3d modes?

If RAM is less important for physx then keeping the ram cool by keeping it low speed might help keep the gpu cool with the all in one heatskink ??

I dunno.