The Official 8800GT Information and Discussion Thread

[Bal3Wolf]

http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/therm...ga-cooler.html will have them 12/04 to if coolerguys sell out.

[TheLegend]

Cheaper here:

http://www.jab-tech.com/Thermalright...T-pr-4019.html

[Brianiak]

Thank you so much for creating this thread. All of this information is EXTREMELY USEFUL. I just purchased the MSI OC Shader 8800 GT and will be buying the Thermalright HR-03GT cooler for it as well. Thanks!

[Christiaan]

Name: Christiaan
Manufacturer: Chaintech
Model #: GSE88GT
Memory size: 512MB
Core: 600MHz
Shaders: 1500MHz
Memory: 900MHz (1800MHz effective)
SLI: No
Heatsink: Stock
Idle: 53 celcius
Load: 73 celcius (10minutes of ATiTool)
CPU: Pentium D 805
Speed: 3500MHz
Memory: 3GB Corsair XMS2 5400 Twin2X @ 350MHz (700MHz effective)
Mobo: Asus P5N-E SLi 650i
OS: Windows XP Home SP2 32-bit

I didn't take any pictures, I was far too excited to just put it in and get gaming. I did some quick testing first with ATiTool to check the heat. On the default fan speed of 28% I think, it got to 90 degrees.

The load/idle temps above are at 50% fanspeed, it's just barely audible.
I have a temp sensor in my case, just below the GFX card, that is reading 37 degrees right now. 6 degrees hotter than with my 7600GT.

Crysis runs silky smooth @ 1280x1024 on high settings.

I will run 3DMark06 later.

Below is a screenshot for proof.




*edit*

Here is my 3DMark06 score. Very disappointing I have to say, but that's because of my CPU.


Here is a screenshot of Crysis on my PC.
1280x1024 with the very high tweak. The game looks stunning and run smooth!

[linskingdom]

Good HR-03GT information. Thanks kpo6969, Bal3Wof and TheLegend. I added your link to the thread.



HR-03GT is available at coolerguys.com, heatsinkfactory.com and jab-tech.com. Thanks kpo6969, Bal3Wof and TheLegend.

[Gauvenator]

How should a single GT play Crysis DX9 with the Very High tweak at 1680x1050? What about SLI?

I'm interested because idk if I should wait for a second 8800GT before I get Crysis...

[Anth0789]

Originally Posted by Christiaan

Name: Christiaan
Manufacturer: Chaintech
Model #: GSE88GT
Memory size: 512MB
Core: 600MHz
Shaders: 1500MHz
Memory: 900MHz (1800MHz effective)
SLI: No
Heatsink: Stock
Idle: 53 celcius
Load: 73 celcius (10minutes of ATiTool)
CPU: Pentium D 805
Speed: 3500MHz
Memory: 3GB Corsair XMS2 5400 Twin2X @ 350MHz (700MHz effective)
Mobo: Asus P5N-E SLi 650i
OS: Windows XP Home SP2 32-bit

I didn't take any pictures, I was far too excited to just put it in and get gaming. I did some quick testing first with ATiTool to check the heat. On the default fan speed of 28% I think, it got to 90 degrees.

The load/idle temps above are at 50% fanspeed, it's just barely audible.
I have a temp sensor in my case, just below the GFX card, that is reading 37 degrees right now. 6 degrees hotter than with my 7600GT.

Crysis runs silky smooth @ 1280x1024 on high settings.

I will run 3DMark06 later.

Below is a screenshot for proof.




*edit*

Here is my 3DMark06 score. Very disappointing I have to say, but that's because of my CPU.


Here is a screenshot of Crysis on my PC.
1280x1024 with the very high tweak. The game looks stunning and run smooth!

Nice! I didn't try Crysis yet with this GPU but i will when i get some cash

[Mattngsx]

Originally Posted by Gauvenator

How should a single GT play Crysis DX9 with the Very High tweak at 1680x1050? What about SLI?

I'm interested because idk if I should wait for a second 8800GT before I get Crysis...

Single card, ain't gonna happen, not even with just high settings. Very hiccuppy.

I play 1280 x 720, everything on very high. Plays awsome, looks nice.

[nytevizion]

Originally Posted by Mattngsx

Single card, ain't gonna happen, not even with just high settings. Very hiccuppy.

I play 1280 x 720, everything on very high. Plays awsome, looks nice.

Try the SP3 beta... You will be suprised at the increase.

Also guys, read the tweak guides and look for the Texture streaming and Texture loading options... When you force the game to turn off texture streaming and load all the graphics into the cards memory at the start of the game, the game plays SO much better.

Or just do this. create a system.cfg text file, and add these two lines to it, throw it into the \Electronic Arts\Crytek\Crysis directory.

e_precache_level = 1
r_TexturesStreaming = 0

Let me know if you notice the difference. I did, only stutters a couple times at first start and then its smooth sailing until the next level. It takes longer to load though.

[Gauvenator]

Originally Posted by Mattngsx

Single card, ain't gonna happen, not even with just high settings. Very hiccuppy.

I play 1280 x 720, everything on very high. Plays awsome, looks nice.

not even high?!! I guess I'll wait until I get a second card..
Anyone running Crysis with 8800GTes in SLI?

Originally Posted by nytevizion

Try the SP3 beta... You will be suprised at the increase.

Also guys, read the tweak guides and look for the Texture streaming and Texture loading options... When you force the game to turn off texture streaming and load all the graphics into the cards memory at the start of the game, the game plays SO much better.

Or just do this. create a system.cfg text file, and add these two lines to it, throw it into the Electronic ArtsCrytekCrysis directory.

e_precache_level = 1
r_TexturesStreaming = 0

Let me know if you notice the difference. I did, only stutters a couple times at first start and then its smooth sailing until the next level. It takes longer to load though.

Nice thanks for the tip rep+