Nvidia 8800gtx... the PS3 is obsolete before it's even released.

Thoran · 11-15-2006, 08:19 PM

I made a prediction earlier this year and I have to admit I was wrong. While the console fanboys crowed about how the 360 band PS3 had far superior performance to the PC/graphics combo's available at the time, I said that within 6 months of the PS3 release the PC would be back on top.

I was wrong... it happened BEFORE the PS3 release. LOL. A Core Duo box mated to a 8800gtx completely wipes the floor with anything either the 360 or PS3 can manage... hell a basic Athlon 64 machine with this card smokes em both.

On the downside, PC gamers will still have to live with reams of games limited by the graphics capabilities of those 2 consoles for the next 4 or 5 years.

Yorick · 11-15-2006, 09:02 PM

But of course real life has the best graphics of all!

Why do I spend so much time looking at these blasted pixels anyway!

[ 11-15-2006, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: Yorick ]

Thoran · 11-15-2006, 10:35 PM

They're shiney and bright... and they change sometimes when I click the oval thingie.

They're the modern equivelant of staring at the fire.

11-16-2006, 12:00 AM

Except... The 8800GTX costs more than a damn PS3 at the moment.

And maybe we should avoid the whole console vs. PC fanboyism war. It never goes anywhere. Mainly because die-hard console players don't seem to understand that the PC is naturally better. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ 11-16-2006, 12:00 AM: Message edited by: SecretMaster ]

SpiritWarrior · 11-16-2006, 01:03 AM

Wasn't the PS2 obsolete almost instantly too?

Anyways, consoles have their market. They are more accessible to a wider audience. Think of those who wont read the book but will see the movie. Then there's those who will do both.

Mellagar · 11-16-2006, 11:38 AM

I have a Nintendo.....the original.......ummmm

Ladyzekke · 11-16-2006, 12:55 PM

Where I live, people have been in line at BestBuy for DAYS. Sleeping in tents in the parking lot. Waiting to get a PS3. We have a tornado warning issued for today LOL. Wonder how the tents will fare? [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

ZFR · 11-16-2006, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ladyzekke:
Where I live, people have been in line at BestBuy for DAYS. Sleeping in tents in the parking lot. Waiting to get a PS3. We have a tornado warning issued for today LOL. Wonder how the tents will fare? [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

hahahaha. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] Are you serious here or is this just a joke?

[ 11-16-2006, 02:03 PM: Message edited by: ZFR ]

Ladyzekke · 11-16-2006, 02:07 PM

No it's not a joke, been seeing these people for days on the news. And just look at the weather online for Virginia USA to see the storms we have coming through here right now. Heck I left work early because of it, and am watching TV right now...dang wish they'd show the tent people! [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Larry_OHF · 11-16-2006, 02:20 PM

My last console was a Super Nintendo, and I've never had the need to go back once I discovered the potential of PC gaming.

May the Tent People repent of their foolish ways before they be taken by Nature's Wrath!

[ 11-16-2006, 02:20 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

11-15-2006, 09:02 PM	#2
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 53 Posts: 9,246	But of course real life has the best graphics of all! Why do I spend so much time looking at these blasted pixels anyway! [ 11-15-2006, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: Yorick ] __________________ http://www.hughwilson.com

11-16-2006, 01:03 AM	#5
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Wasn't the PS2 obsolete almost instantly too? Anyways, consoles have their market. They are more accessible to a wider audience. Think of those who wont read the book but will see the movie. Then there's those who will do both. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

11-16-2006, 12:55 PM	#7
Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 58 Posts: 9,005	Where I live, people have been in line at BestBuy for DAYS. Sleeping in tents in the parking lot. Waiting to get a PS3. We have a tornado warning issued for today LOL. Wonder how the tents will fare? [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________ Reality Show Recaps

11-16-2006, 02:07 PM	#9
Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 58 Posts: 9,005	No it's not a joke, been seeing these people for days on the news. And just look at the weather online for Virginia USA to see the storms we have coming through here right now. Heck I left work early because of it, and am watching TV right now...dang wish they'd show the tent people! [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________ Reality Show Recaps

11-16-2006, 02:20 PM	#10
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	My last console was a Super Nintendo, and I've never had the need to go back once I discovered the potential of PC gaming. May the Tent People repent of their foolish ways before they be taken by Nature's Wrath! [ 11-16-2006, 02:20 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ] __________________

11-15-2006, 08:19 PM	#1
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 57 Posts: 2,109	I made a prediction earlier this year and I have to admit I was wrong. While the console fanboys crowed about how the 360 band PS3 had far superior performance to the PC/graphics combo's available at the time, I said that within 6 months of the PS3 release the PC would be back on top. I was wrong... it happened BEFORE the PS3 release. LOL. A Core Duo box mated to a 8800gtx completely wipes the floor with anything either the 360 or PS3 can manage... hell a basic Athlon 64 machine with this card smokes em both. On the downside, PC gamers will still have to live with reams of games limited by the graphics capabilities of those 2 consoles for the next 4 or 5 years.

11-15-2006, 10:35 PM	#3
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 57 Posts: 2,109	They're shiney and bright... and they change sometimes when I click the oval thingie. They're the modern equivelant of staring at the fire.

11-16-2006, 12:00 AM	#4
SecretMaster Guest Posts: n/a	Except... The 8800GTX costs more than a damn PS3 at the moment. And maybe we should avoid the whole console vs. PC fanboyism war. It never goes anywhere. Mainly because die-hard console players don't seem to understand that the PC is naturally better. [img]tongue.gif[/img] [ 11-16-2006, 12:00 AM: Message edited by: SecretMaster ]

11-16-2006, 11:38 AM	#6
Mellagar Avatar Join Date: June 16, 2001 Location: Far from where I was, nearer where I wish. Age: 42 Posts: 563	I have a Nintendo.....the original.......ummmm

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