The Official 8800GT Information and Discussion Thread

[linskingdom]

Originally Posted by mth91

My OS is XP Pro 32-bit, but that will probably change soon.

No problem. mth91, let me know when you finalize it.

[Swtethan]

I would probably get 15k if i used xp

[SnakeDog]

Put me on the list...
evga superclock 8800GT 512mb 256bit 650/1950/1625 stock / overclocked 740/2140/1800 stock cooling
cpu amd x2 3800+ @ 3.0 ghz

[linskingdom]

Originally Posted by SnakeDog

Put me on the list...
evga 8800GT 512mb 256bit 650/1950/1625 stock / overclocked 740/2140/1800 stock cooling
cpu amd x2 3800+ @ 3.0 ghz

SnakeDog. Thanks for your information. I will update it as soon as I get a chance.

[linskingdom]

Originally Posted by Swtethan

I would probably get 15k if i used xp

I think so. Normally I got about 2-3% difference between vista and xp.

[SnakeDog]

I hit 10k in 06 with my socket 939 rig

[GI_Manny]

EVGA
8800GT 512mb
500/1500/900 (stock)
SLI
Stock cooler
Specs in Sig Rig
3dmarks will be posted soon.
Vista 64bit

[Swtethan]

I think my Zalman's STG-1 thermal grease finally settled after a few hours and load is at 45c idles at 40c

[linskingdom]

Added power supply section. Feel free to contact me if you have suggestions in this section. I will sort out words later on when I get a chance.


GeForce8800GT reference card claims the TDP is 110 W. That is well below 148 W for 8800 GTS and 178 W for GTX. It seems that the number is correct based on reviews we have seen so far. For A rig with air cooling, one processor, 2 or 4 sticks of ram, single GeForce 8800 GT, single hard drive and CD/DVD and few case fans. I think your PSU (power supply unit) must have 450 Watt at minimum and at least 26 Amps available on the 12 volts rails in total. For 8800GT SLI, your PSU must have 500 Watt at minimum and at least 36 Amps available on the 12 volts rails in total. For more PSU information, please read davidhammock200’s power supply guide.

In most cases, the minimum wattage won’t cover your system entirely if you want to OC your processor, system memory and video card, have additional components such as CD/DVD-ROM Burners, hard drives and case fans especially when you are planning on upgrading cooling method such as water cooling etc. Inefficient power can lead to crashing applications, freeze screen, reset or shut down your system. You need to estimate how much power you system really needs and determine whether or not you need a new PSU. These are many ways to estimate wattage. The best way is to provide your system specs as detail as possible, make up your budget and ask members for advice. If you would like to do yourself, the PSU calculator from extreme.outervision.com to get job done for you. The Lite version is free but it is only enable to calculate total wattage. Total wattage isn’t the entire story. The total amperage available on the +12V rails is the key role, then +5V amperage and the +3.3V amperage. The professional version calculator calculates the wattage as well as amperage. It costs $1.99 for one-time usage. Before you decide to do your own, please list all components in your rig. If you are planning on adding additional components such as hard drive or case fan etc in near future, add them in the list as well. Next, you go to http://www.extreme.outervision.com/p...ulatorlite.jsp and use eXtreme Power Supply Calculator. Follow the instructions to fill the data in your list. The whole idea is to figure out the maximum but not the minimum wattage and amperage so use high-end as possible in the Motherboard field, set the CPU Utilization (TDP) to 85% and the System load to 90%, Capacitor Aging to 20% at least. If your cooling method is other than air cooling and can’t find the option in the selection, you go for the equivalent model or contact vendors to obtain correct wattage and amperage, then add them back to the total wattage and amperage after the calculation. Once you have total wattage and amperage, the next step is to pick a PSU. Total wattage needs to be considered but the efficiency, amperage on rails and less fluctuation on current are key factors. This is where separates the good and bad PSU. PeDrO305’s FAQ: Recomended Power Supplies is an excellent place for you to pick a good PSU at various price ranges. Here is a list of PSU for 8800GT.

[linskingdom]

Originally Posted by GI_Manny

EVGA
8800GT 512mb
500/1500/900 (stock)
SLI
Stock cooler
Specs in Sig Rig
3dmarks will be posted soon.
Vista 64bit

Thanks. GI_Manny. I will add it as soon as I get a chance.