8800gtx/gts INFO, 3dmark06, NEW WATER BLOCK!!!

[Assman]

yep, gtx with two, gts with one

 

[Assman]

An interesting tidbit of the GeForce 8800GTX are the two SLI bridge connectors towards the edge of the card. This is a first for a GeForce product as SLI compatible graphics cards typically have one SLI bridge connector.

Having two SLI bridge connectors onboard may possibly allow users to equip systems with three G80 GeForce 8800 series graphics cards. With two SLI bridge connectors, three cards can be connected without any troubles. NVIDIA is expected to announce its nForce 680i SLI and 650i SLI chipsets with the GeForce 8800 series. NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI and 650i SLI based motherboards are expected to have three PCI Express x16 slots.

source

 

[danny9894]

I am wondering if I should upgrade my PSU to a OCZ 700W gamexstream from my current PSU (Dynex 500W PSU). I don't think the 500W will be enough to run this card or the R600 when it comes out so I guess time for another upgrade 🙁

 

[Assman]

Technically 450w is min for gtx and 400w is min for gts, but it depends on your rig setup, so to be sure that you have enough juice i'd go check with eXtreme Power Supply Calculator v2.0

 

[Assman]

Check it "Priceless video" - 680i and 8800gtx sli commercial

 

[Assman]

PNY GeForce 8800 GTX Full Review (please excuse if this has been already posted)
REVIEW

 

[danny9894]

Pretty sweet review, I kind of want this beast but I know I'll be more pleased in 2-3 months when ATi releases their new card.

 

[Assman]

I want to see ati's dx10 to but i don't think it'll be something special(i mean it'll probably perform very close to g80)

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

I want to see ati's dx10 to but i don't think it'll be something special(i mean it'll probably perform very close to g80)

Prbably for most things, but there could be some interesting differences, I look to see that at high res/AA where the 512bit 1 GB memory (rumoured) would be nice.

Overall I don't suspect it to be much different than perhaps the difference between the GTS and GTX now.

 

[Assman]

i'll probably upgrade around feb., i just want to see which one is better(dx10 ati or nvidia).

 

[sirheck]

i got a feeling that nv will release an updated g81?
around the time r600 comes out.

 

[Assman]

i got a feeling that nv will release an updated g81?
around the time r600 comes out.

I got a feeling that i won't be able to afford it. LOL

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

I doubt that. 3 months to a refresh? That's pretty fast.

I'd suspect the refresh for the G80 to arrive in may/june at the earliest, if the R600 is delayed and arrives then, then perhaps you're right, but by the current timetable, a G81 in Q1 doesn't make much sense, which doesn't mean it won't happen, it's just unlikely.

 

[sirheck]

your probably right.

and like assman said. i probably wont be able to afford it either.

oh i figured out the emoitcons
you need to send some more.

 

[Assman]

it would really suck if i bought 8800gtx in feb. and in march or april g81 or whatever that is better came out, I'd be seccond best again

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

Thething is by the time the R600 is slated to come out, nV is supposed to launch their mid-range, and ATi is supposed to launch their midrange at the same time as their high-end.

So hopefully by then you'll find a solution that you can safely put your money on.

As for the emoticons, I tell you man, google is the source for getting something fresh and new.

Those two other links should be good for a 'default collection'.

 

[sirheck]

it would really suck if i bought 8800gtx in feb. and in march or april g81 or whatever that is better came out, I'd be seccond best again

it is possiable.

and remember second best is just the first looser :lol:

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

and remember second best is just the first looser :lol:

HEY! I had that NoFear shirt! 8)

 

[sirheck]

Thething is by the time the R600 is slated to come out, nV is supposed to launch their mid-range, and ATi is supposed to launch their midrange at the same time as their high-end.

duh i forgot about 8600 or 8200 nv cards. 😳

 

[Assman]

it would really suck if i bought 8800gtx in feb. and in march or april g81 or whatever that is better came out, I'd be seccond best again

it is possiable.

and remember second best is just the first looser :lol:

just for once i'd like people to say "Hello, Sam." "How are you doing, Joe?" "That's a killer rig!" :lol:

 

[sirheck]

hey assman your good at postin sh*t.

mr. ape and gw post some crazy emoticons. sometimes.

they get me fallin over laughing all the time. seriously :lol:

 

[Assman]

hey assman your good at postin sh*t.

i hope you mean that as a complement?! :lol:

 

[sirheck]

yes

oh and i know how you are so post pg rated stuff :lol:

for the young ones here

 

[Assman]

RE5PECT

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

Group Hug!

OK, I'm goin' home. Rememberence day tomorrow and day off on Monday.