Initial tech specs on the Dx10-based 8600 series, and 8300 series.
8800GTS: 96 shaders, 500MHz (Core), 1600 MHz (Memory), 320MB of Memory, 320bit Mem-bus $299
8600 Ultra: 64 shaders, 500 MHz (Core), 1400 MHz (Memory), <512MB of Memory, 256bit Mem-Bus, $179
8600 GT: 48 shaders, 350 MHz (Core), 1200 MHz (Memory), <256MB of Memory, 128bit Mem-Bus, $149
8300 GT: 32 shaders, 500 MHz (Core), 1200 MHz (Memory), <256MB of Memory, 128bit Mem-Bus, <$99
8300 GS: 24 shaders, 500 MHz (Core), 1000 MHz (Memory), <256MB of Memory, 128bit Mem-Bus, <$79
I like the 8600 Ultra. Fits my price range nice and neatly.
Let the drooling commence!
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