The Geforce 8800 series are among the most iconic video cards ever produced by Nvidia. Now they lay forgotten in closets and drawers and garages. Overclock.net wants you to take them out, dust them off, solder them and ultimately destroy them. But, of course, not before laying down a few runs of 3DMark '01, '03 and Aquamark.
If your thinking to yourself, "Why does OCN just like to give prizes to Dhenzjhen?" Do not worry. This contest is limited to Geforce 8800 of the GS, GT, and GTS varieties only. All GTX and ULTRA cards are banned from this competition, real overclockers use G92 Core.
SUBMISSION THREAD HERE
Competition Background
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October 1, 2015 (00:01 AM EST) to November 30 (11:59 PM EST)
BENCHMARKS
3DMark 2001 SE
- HWBOT Rules apply [LINK]
- Download [LINK]
- You may alter the order of the subtests
3DMark 03
- HWBOT Rules apply [LINK]
- Download [LINK]
- Game Tests are required. Feature and CPU tests are optional.
Aquamark3
- HWBOT Rules apply [LINK]
- Download [LINK]
- You may use the original version. The HWBOT wrapper is not required.
RULES AND LIMITATIONS
1. The video card must be a Geforce 8800 GS, Geforce 8800 GT, or Geforce 8800 GTS.
2. Submission must be done with a single card.
3. All benchmark results must follow HWBOT rules for screenshots but must also include the competition background.
4. No current generation ES allowed.
5. No cooling restrictions.
6. Volt modding is allowed, encouraged, and anticipated.
7. No CPU restrictions.
8. Your score is determined by the total of all three benchmarks (3DMark01 + 3DMark03 + Aquamark)
9. Tie-breaker is the highest 3DMark03 score.
10. You must submit a picture of your rig, including your 8800, with your entry. Detailed pics of your mods are very welcome.
11. Open to anyone with an OCN account.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. Your submission must be headed with your name.
2. Your submission must include a separate screenshot for each benchmark, titled by the benchmark name and score.
3. Do not edit your previous submissions. Make another submission if you wish to update any part of a submission. Edited submissions may be discarded or missed entirely.
4. Do not post submissions in the discussion thread. Do not discuss the competition in the submission thread.
5. Your submission must include a picture of your rig, including your Geforce 8800
6. All benchmark results must follow HWBOT rules for screenshots but must also include the competition background.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I have an FX 5500 can I use it?
No.
I have an 8600 GT is it legal?
Nope.
Which cards are legal?
Any Nvidia Geforce 8800 GS (all versions), Nvidia Geforce 8800 GT (all versions), and Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTS (all versions).
My card is the 8800 GTS 640, is has the G80 core can I use it?
Yes, it is an 8800 GTS and therefore legal.
My 9600 GSO is a rebadged 8800 GS and has a G92 core, is it legal?
No.
I have a GTX 9800 GTX that has a G92 core, is it legal?
No.
There are other GPU cards using the G92 core, why are they not allowed?
In the interest of simplicity the contest is limited to 8800 GS, GT, and GTS. It is simple to moderate the submissions by keeping it limited to one series of cards. Trying to determine if this GT 240 is the G92 core or G215, or if this 9800 GTX but not a 9800 GTX+, or if this is 9800 GX2 legal with only one core running, or is my 9800M laptop legal for this competition. The moderators are well aware there are other G92 cores out there, and many rebadged Nvidia cards. This competition is limited to Nvidia Geforce 8800 GS, GT, and GTS cards.
I have a GTS 250 with a G92 core, can I use it for this competition?
No, but if you want to show off your modding and overclocking skills post your results up in the DISCUSSION THREAD and we will put them into the G92 Gallery of Honors. Every great score deserves recognition.
No.
I have an 8600 GT is it legal?
Nope.
Which cards are legal?
Any Nvidia Geforce 8800 GS (all versions), Nvidia Geforce 8800 GT (all versions), and Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTS (all versions).
My card is the 8800 GTS 640, is has the G80 core can I use it?
Yes, it is an 8800 GTS and therefore legal.
My 9600 GSO is a rebadged 8800 GS and has a G92 core, is it legal?
No.
I have a GTX 9800 GTX that has a G92 core, is it legal?
No.
There are other GPU cards using the G92 core, why are they not allowed?
In the interest of simplicity the contest is limited to 8800 GS, GT, and GTS. It is simple to moderate the submissions by keeping it limited to one series of cards. Trying to determine if this GT 240 is the G92 core or G215, or if this 9800 GTX but not a 9800 GTX+, or if this is 9800 GX2 legal with only one core running, or is my 9800M laptop legal for this competition. The moderators are well aware there are other G92 cores out there, and many rebadged Nvidia cards. This competition is limited to Nvidia Geforce 8800 GS, GT, and GTS cards.
I have a GTS 250 with a G92 core, can I use it for this competition?
No, but if you want to show off your modding and overclocking skills post your results up in the DISCUSSION THREAD and we will put them into the G92 Gallery of Honors. Every great score deserves recognition.
PRIZES
1ST - $100 (strong island 1)
2ND - $75 (mllrkllr88)
3RD - $50 (xxbassplayerxx)
TOP SUBMISSION NOT USING SUBZERO
$25 (poparamiro)
LUCKY DRAW PRIZE - ASUS OC PANEL
(SUPPLIED BY AND THANKS TO WIGGLES 5289!!!)
**NOTE** If the top ambient submission is in the Top-3, the $25 will go to 4th place.
Current World Records for Nvidia 8800 GS/GT/GTS cards:
Aquamark - 485773 [LINK]
3DMark 01 - 147544 [LINK]
3DMark 03 - 73596 [LINK]
LEADERBOARD
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j36_-LTaUXGL4W3EWiM9iF8qLhKeNqCgFDDx-KnelvA/pubhtml?gid=0&output=html&widget=true
TIPS/TWEAKS/MODS
MLLRKLLR88 Volt Mod [LINK]
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Basic Volt Mod for 8800 GS/GT/GTS [LINK]
The Best of the other G92s
Here be the scores of those cards not lucky enough to be born into the Nvidia 8 Series. We love these G92 and here they can shine.
NONE YET!
NONE YET!
CONFIRMED CARDS WITH SAMSUNG MEMORY
CAUTION!!
EVEN CARDS IN SAME SERIES MAY HAVE DIFFERENT MEMORY CHIPS - THIS IS MEANT AS REFERENCE ONLY NOT A GUARANTEE
- XFX Alpha Dog 8800 GTS 512
- BFG 8800 GTS 512 OC - BFGR88512GTSE (Also have seen Qimonda)
- BFG 8800 GTS 640 OC - BFGR88640GTSE
- EVGA 8800 GTS 512 - 512-P3-N841-A3