eVGA cards

[ShackMaster1]

I'm going to be making some upgrades in the next couple of weeks. I know I'm going to go with a 7800GT. eVGA currently has 5 different cards available for purchase. Of the 5 cards listed on newegg, 1 isn't listed on eVGA's website, and 1 has different specs listed in each place. What is the difference between all 5 of these cards? Some of the specs on the cards (from what I can tell) are the same.

The -N519 and -N517 seem to have the same specs, 470MHz GPU clock and 1.1GHz Memory Clock.

The -N515 (which isn't listed on eVGA's Website) and the -N518 seem to be the same at 445MHz Core, and 1.07GHz Memory clock.

The -N516 is listed on Newegg at 450MHz Core and 1.1GHz Memory clock, and on eVGA's website at 460MHz/1.1GHz.

With a difference of $90.00 between the lowest and highest priced cards (I know Newegg.com is only 1 retailer) I just have to ask what the difference between the 5 cards really is, more specifically between the cards that have different model numbers but the same specs. I looked on both websites, and on a couple of different retail websites but could not determine any difference between the cards other than the specs listed. Any help would be great.

 

[eciacura]

I recently upgraded to a 7800gt. and got it from newegg. The 516 is what i got, comes with the copper heat sink. It runs stable at 510/1.19. I would go for this model and use the saved money on an nvsilencer as the stock fan is a tad bit noisey.

 

[ShackMaster1]

Well, after looking a bit deeper on eVGA's website, it looks like I found the answer to my question. the -N519 and the -N517 actually are the same card, they just released the -N519 model to be bundled with their SLI mobo. I would imagine that since they share the same specs, the -N518 and the -N515 share the same specs for the same reason as before the -N519 came about, it was the -N518 that was bundled with the mobo.

So, even though it looks different on their website and newegg, they only have 3 models of 7800 GT available.

 

[kerriritter]

the n515 has an aluminum heatsink.


The -N515 (which isn't listed on eVGA's Website) and the -N518 seem to be the same at 445MHz Core, and 1.07GHz Memory clock.

 

[scoobertscoobydoo]

if you cant wait till march 8 you can get the 7900GT or the price on the 7800GT will fall. you can also step up to a newer card with Evga.

 

[RicoSuave]

NOOB QUESTION:
Where can I go for a good OCing program for this same card? I can't seem to find any settings in the normal driver.

 

[kerriritter]

this is the one to use. do a google search for coolbits or use this link.

ForceWare Coolbits 2.0

http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=815

i failed to mention this is just a windows registry file you download and click to install to your registry. it then adds your clocks to your regular nvidia menu.

good luck!

 

[Heyyou27]

You have to unlock it with regedit.

 

[kerriritter]

hi heyyou,

i have never had to use reg edit or anything else to unlock the clocks on nvidia cards. i just download this file - a tiny package. it contains the file called:

coolbits_forceware.reg

which is a windows registry file that you simply click from explorer and it modifies the registry files for you. then when you check you nvidia setting and options you have the clocking info available to you (that coolbits unlocked for you).

i have used this for 2 - geforce 7800 gt's and a 7800 gtx - the only nvidia cards i have.

edited: the boxes i used this with are all xp pro, sp2, with eVGA 7800 GT and eVGA 7800 GTX KO, and a BFG 7800 GTX OC.

 

[pengwin]

a little offtopic but does eVGA really have a lifetime warranty on your card even if you overclock it AND change the heatsink?

 

[kerriritter]

yes eVGA does have a lifetime warranty and you need to put the stock cooler back on before your return for warranty service/replacement. just a note that eVGA also has a step-up program where you register your card and can trade it up within 90 days for a better card for the difference in price you paid.

http://evga.com/stepup/default.asp

 

[Crashman]

Easy answer, buy the one that comes with the free motherboard. It's a good motherboard, at least the 95% or so that are non-defective. Of course the defective motherboards are replaceable.

 

[scoobertscoobydoo]

yes eVGA does have a lifetime warranty and you need to put the stock cooler back on before your return for warranty service/replacement. just a note that eVGA also has a step-up program where you register your card and can trade it up within 90 days for a better card for the difference in price you paid.

http://evga.com/stepup/default.asp

they WILL look into why it failed, if it was from overclocking they will not be sending you a new one, they are very clear on this. that is why they sell factory overclocked cards at a higher price, they will fail prematurly, they just compensate for it by charging more up front.

 

[Heyyou27]

http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_appprofile_howto1.html