GT 220 w/ 512MB as a Physx Card

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...gt_240_us.html

**Maverick123w** · 11-30-09, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSC

Use a GT 240 instead. The 96SP GPU will be better for PhysX.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product...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

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSC

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.

11-28-09, 04:15 PM	#1
k2-4u Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	GT 220 w/ 512MB as a Physx Card 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

11-30-09, 02:20 PM	#2
XDanger Whaaat? Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,675	Re: GT 220 w/ 512MB as a Physx Card 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 __________________ 2500K 4.4ghz,P8P67Pro,120gb Force3, 12gb Vengeance,HD6950,TX850v2,W7HP,LaCie Blue 22" crt COMMODORE 64 Silver Label 1Mhz/128D 4Mhz(Z80)

11-30-09, 02:59 PM	#3
DSC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 882	Re: GT 220 w/ 512MB as a Physx Card Use a GT 240 instead. The 96SP GPU will be better for PhysX. http://www.nvidia.com/object/product...gt_240_us.html

12-02-09, 01:30 PM	#5
XDanger Whaaat? Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,675	Re: GT 220 w/ 512MB as a Physx Card Or a 2nd hand 8800gt 112sp... __________________ 2500K 4.4ghz,P8P67Pro,120gb Force3, 12gb Vengeance,HD6950,TX850v2,W7HP,LaCie Blue 22" crt COMMODORE 64 Silver Label 1Mhz/128D 4Mhz(Z80)

12-03-09, 03:10 AM	#6
DSC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 882	Re: GT 220 w/ 512MB as a Physx Card 8800GT is not power efficient like the GT 240.