Q: whats the difference from http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121265&Tpk=asus%209800gtx%2b and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150297 isnt asus the logical choice? + how does 9800gtx+ compare with 4870 and 4850?
A: The 9800GTX is not power hungry. At max load, it requires ~160 watts; about 10 more than the 8800GTS. And to answer your question, get the Asus; save the extra $60. An extra 22MHz clock speed on the XFX means nothing in terms of performance.