The Official 8800GT Information and Discussion Thread

[JackMcIntyre]

Okay guys the shop's closed today, so I don't need to know what the card is like as urgently. I'm gonna make a review plan, wondering if you guys could help me draw up a draft of stuff I need to do for the review?

I want it to be:

• helpful
• informative
• easy to read
• good verdict

Any help will be appreciated.

[Firann]

Well im happy with my EVGA card... Just put on a TR HR-03 GT heat sink and have it running stable at 750/1904/1000 (2000) clock over the stock of 650/1625/950 (1800). The problem i face now is that if i try to up the OCing the card crashes (if i increase core) or has huge artifacts if i increase shader or memory! The temps run at 45C on load in ATITool so i guess i need voltmoding now :/

[myerz635]

truepower 650 will be fine for 2 8800 GTs

[vuec97]

Okay guys, I have a question. I know that my PSU isn't enough for my current build because my computer dies under load. But my question is, if I want enough power for SLI, will an Antec True Power Trio 650w be enough? Or should I aim higher?

[JackMcIntyre]

Originally Posted by vuec97

Okay guys, I have a question. I know that my PSU isn't enough for my current build because my computer dies under load. But my question is, if I want enough power for SLI, will an Antec True Power Trio 650w be enough? Or should I aim higher?

You don't want to make the same mistake of under-rating your hardware, so why not buy a PSU that will last you a long time? Like an 800W or 900W unit.

[vuec97]

Originally Posted by JackMcIntyre

You don't want to make the same mistake of under-rating your hardware, so why not buy a PSU that will last you a long time? Like an 800W or 900W unit.

Thanks, I originally had a Evga 8800 GTS 320MB SC and the 430w ran fine under full load. The new XFX 8800 GT 512 Extreme just sucks more juice. And I added 2 more fans. Thanks, I'll look into those.

[bgbop15]

new info, add to the DB if necessary

650core 950mem
1280x1024 - 11806 3dMark06
55c idle
87c load

675core 972mem
1280x1024 - 12001 3dMark06
57c idle
89c load

[Gauvenator]

Originally Posted by Gauvenator

Gauvenator

Model and Memory: MSI Shader OC, 512mb
Clocks: 663mhz Core, 950 mem
SLI: not yet
Temps: idle: 65, load: 94
Processor: Core 2 Duo E6320 @ 2.77ghz
Memory: 4gb DDR2 @ 790mhz, 5-5-5-12-2T
Mobo: Asus P5N-E SLI
3dMark06 Score: 11,455
OS: Windows XP Professional x64

got some updates...

My processor is now clocked at 2.8ghz, RAM at 800mhz.
new 3dMark06: 11,615

grr...wish I could OC just a little higher..probably would break 12K.

[Zaitsev]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106112

is this the best bang for the buck 8800gt cooler?

if not, linky please?

[JackMcIntyre]

Originally Posted by Gauvenator

got some updates...

My processor is now clocked at 2.8ghz, RAM at 800mhz.
new 3dMark06: 11,615

grr...wish I could OC just a little higher..probably would break 12K.

Why can't you get that CPU any higher? Its a pretty low clock. Mine will boot at 3.1Ghz, so I can't see why an E6xxx won't boot.

Tried more voltage on the Vcore? Northbridge? FSB?