First 8800GT Review

[darkorb]

Results speak for themselves.

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1210/1/page_1_introduction/index.html

[werty316]

Seeing another review of this card makes me smile inside.

Oh and you can't forget about this review: http://topic.expreview.com/2007-10-23/1193114539d6255.html

[darkorb]

That is insane. $250, outperforms the $450+ 2900PRO/XT

[werty316]

Heat and noise is the only sucky issue due to the card being a one slot solution.

[darkorb]

im sure having good airflow in your case would only drop ur temps on that card

[werty316]

I don't think good airflow will help significantly since it uses a single slot cooler and a smaller fan than its 8800GTS/GTX counterparts; which are a contributing factor in the high temperature and fan noise.

An aftermarket HSF sounds like a must for this card.

[AJ.]

Hmm... impressive indeed. But I somehow doubt the legitimacy of this review. Some benchmarks show "out of this world" results compared to other cards, while others show more realistic results. The price and performance of the card doesn't add up either. I want other sources before I believe it.

[werty316]

Well so far two reviews are showing the 8800GT is one fast card.

On paper it shows its performance when compared to the other 8800 cards.

[AJ.]

Well so far two reviews are showing the 8800GT is one fast card.

On paper it shows its performance when compared to the other 8800 cards.

I have no doubts that it is a fast card, it's just how fast can it be for $250? It wouldn't make sense that nvidia would make a card that performs on par with a $500 GTX, or in some cases beat the GTX, for half the price. Now unless the price listed is not true, then it would make more sense.

[werty316]

Uh as far as I know the 8800GT isn't faster than the 8800GTX.

Why a cheap price for such a great video card? six words, be competitive against the HD2900 Pro.

[AJ.]

Uh as far as I know the 8800GT isn't faster than the 8800GTX.

Why a cheap price for such a great video card? six words, be competitive against the HD2900 Pro.

The GT performs awfully close to the GTX for half the price. Plus, initially the performance gap between the GTS and GTX wasn't mind blowing. Just take a look at the latest 8800GTS release from XFX and how close it performs to a stock GTX. According to his benchmarks, the 8800GT is is in a whole new ballpark compared to the GTS. It just doesn't add up.

If I'm wrong, please correct me.

[werty316]

To show a difference I prefer products being compared in their original states and in the case of a video card, their clock speeds.

Yes the 8800GTS 320MB Fatal1ty card is quite close to the performance of a stock 8800GTX but its because its an OC'd 8800GTS on steroids.

Prices aren't determined against the current line of company's own product but more so to compete against its rival and in this case I believe its ATI's HD2900 Pro.

[AJ.]

To show a difference I prefer products being compared in their original states and in the case of a video card, their clock speeds.Yes the 8800GTS 320MB Fatal1ty card is quite close to the performance of a stock 8800GTX but its because its an OC'd 8800GTS on steroids.

I agree, but the main reason I did that was because it's still an 8800GTS. According to his benchmarks, the 8800GT outperforms the GTS by HUGE margins. Margins MUCH greater than the Fatal1ty card produced. I mean come on, the 8800GT almost doubled FPS the GTS produced in some games!

Prices aren't determined against the current line of company's own product but more so to compete against its rival and in this case I believe its ATI's HD2900 Pro.

That's true, but logic plays a big role in there too. Let's take for example the 8800GT VS 8800GTS. According to benchmarks, this card outperforms the 8800GTS by great margins. The 8800GT also happens to be cheaper. Logically speaking, you wouldn't pay more for less, you would go for the 8800GT. It's common sense.

This is how it all relates back to how cards are priced accordingly. They always leave a gap between cards in the performance department in order for you to justify the extra cost of alternative (competition wise, and within a company's own product line). If that's gone, then everybody will always go for the cheaper alternative.

[werty316]

I agree, but the main reason I did that was because it's still an 8800GTS. According to his benchmarks, the 8800GT outperforms the GTS by HUGE margins. Margins MUCH greater than the Fatal1ty card produced. I mean come on, the 8800GT almost doubled FPS the GTS produced in some games!
Even though it has a 256-bit bus compared to the 8800GTS's 320-bit bus, the 8800GT has a higher clock speeds(600Mhz/1.5Ghz vs 500Mhz/1.2Ghz), more stream processors(112 vs 96), and more texture clocks(28 vs 24). The numbers alone show it.

That's true, but logic plays a big role in there too. Let's take for example the 8800GT VS 8800GTS. According to benchmarks, this card outperforms the 8800GTS by great margins. The 8800GT also happens to be cheaper. Logically speaking, you wouldn't pay more for less, you would go for the 8800GT. It's common sense.
Geeze, I guess you just don't understand how pricing goes in the video card market. Let me say again, the 8800GT is to compete against the HD2900 Pro. Nvidia isn't gonna adjust the price of the 8800GT based on how it performs against its own products(8800GTS & 8800GTX). nVidia is not fighting themselves pitting the 8800GT against the 8800GTS, they are fighting against the HD2900 Pro.

When more reviews are out then we'll see for sure how it performs even though its quite certain that all current benchmarks results are bang on.

This is how it all relates back to how cards are priced accordingly. They always leave a gap between cards in the performance department in order for you to justify the extra cost of alternative (competition wise, and within a company's own product line). If that's gone, then everybody will always go for the cheaper alternative.
There could be a gap between the 8800GT and 8800GTS as the 8800GTS is supposed to be dropped for a new 8800GTS with more stream processors, higher clocks and fitted with 640MB but don't hold me to this as this could be just a rumor. Besides you can get a 8800GTS 320MB version on sale for $250.

Frankly I don't see why you are making such a fuss about why the 8800GT based on how it performs against the more expensive 8800 cards. If it makes you feel better and you plan on buying a 8800GT you can offer a retailer to pay more for a 8800GT because of your opinion that is should cost more based on its performance but for me, the price is just right.

Don't think about why the price vs performance isn't justified and appreciate that nVidia will release a great card at a great price when compared to nVidia's current highend line of video cards. I mean would you be happy if nVidia realized that they can make more money since the performance of the 8800GT is great than the 8800GTS? I know I wouldn't.

[Schwarz]

I think what hes trying to say though is that the benchmark have been exagerated a little.
As for me I do think that technology goes foward and that it would be very possible to see those numbers be the right numbers.
I mean anyways as you go higher in resolution the cards with the most RAM will start to glow.

[AJ.]

Geeze, I guess you just don't understand how pricing goes in the video card market. Let me say again, the 8800GT is to compete against the HD2900 Pro. Nvidia isn't gonna adjust the price of the 8800GT based on how it performs against its own products(8800GTS & 8800GTX). nVidia is not fighting themselves pitting the 8800GT against the 8800GTS, they are fighting against the HD2900 Pro.

When more reviews are out then we'll see for sure how it performs even though its quite certain that all current benchmarks results are bang on.

There'll be a gap between the 8800GTS as the 320MB version is supposed to be drop for a new 8800GTS with more stream processors and higher clocks and fitted with 640MB but don't hold me to this as this could be just a rumor.

I understand how video card pricing goes. It really doesn't take a genius to figure it out.

Just forget we're talking about video cards for a moment; would YOU pay more for less?

No company in it's right mind would price something that performs better, CHEAPER than other products they offer when it comes to video cards.

When it comes to things like video cards you want the MOST performance you can get for your money regardless of how companies market it. If it performs better, you'll buy it.


This whole price debate is based off the current situation Nvidia is in. The 8800GTS is more expensive then the 8800GT (supposedly); the GT performs better than the GTS; there's something wrong there.

Now if they Nvidia has plans to tweak the GTS to perform better than the GT, then it'll make sense the way they're priced. But as of now, this whole thing doesn't make a lick of sense pricing wise.

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It's either that, or these benchmarks are fraud.

['Amp!']

Nvidia is going to release a new GTS with more stream shaders to adjust its performance level upwards.

[werty316]

I understand how video card pricing goes.
Then I don't understand why you don't see the light so to speak.

But as of now, this whole thing doesn't make a lick of sense pricing wise.
Its like what I stated before that the pricing of this card is to compete against the HD2900 Pro when its released.

It's either that, or these benchmarks are fraud.
It possibly could be that the benchmark results were fabricated but having two reviews showing the same basic performance results of the 8800GT, I doubt it. I am quite sure any reviews down the road will show the same results.

Again I don't see why you have your panties all up in a bunch about the pricing of the 8800GT.

[zachig]

WOW!!! :jawdrop: It's amazing how good this 8800GT performs, mainly compared to a 8800GTX!!! :grin: VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!

Great review, darkorb :grin:. It's amazing how good you can go with a $250 card, without the need to go with a stronger card ;-), i.e the 8800GTX, which costs just TWICE...:frown:

[AJ.]

Then I don't understand why you don't see the light so to speak.


Its like what I stated before that the pricing of this card is to compete against the HD2900 Pro when its released.


It possibly could be that the benchmark results were fabricated but having two reviews showing the same basic performance results of the 8800GT, I doubt it. I am quite sure any reviews down the road will show the same results.

Again I don't see why you have your panties all up in a bunch about the pricing of the 8800GT.

I don't think you're understanding what I'm saying. It's about logic.

Would this make sense to you?

8800 Ultra -> $500
8800GTX -> $700

Or

8600GTS -> $140
8600GT -> $200

It's the same principle with the GT IF they don't alter the GTS to perform better than it, or make it cheaper in price.

I'm done trying to explain my position to you lol.

Nvidia is going to release a new GTS with more stream shaders to adjust its performance level upwards.

That would make sense and would patch illogical price and performance difference between the GTS and the GT, if it's true.

[Scott]

OEM wins my friends, plus we will have new highend cards coming in the next 6 months. At this point though they could drop the GTS and go with the GT. Just think this performance comes from a die shrink and a little tweaking of the core. What could happen with a Ultra core with a shrink and some fine tuning?

[Kougar]

AJ, that recent 8800GTS from XFX you are looking at is a premium super overclocked model. If you are going to compare the same model cards across different sites (Or same site but different reviews) you need to verify what they are actually clocked at... Such as: (Core/Shaders/RAM)

Stock 8800GTS = 500MHz/1188MHz/1.6GHz
Fatl1ty 8800GTS = 650MHz/1500MHz/2GHz
Stock 8800GTX = 575MHz/1500MHz/1.8GHz
Stock 8800GT = 600MHz/1500MHz/1.8GHz
MSI 8800GT = 660MHz/~1600MHz/1.9GHz

There is a huge difference between a stock GTS and stock GTX... but the Fatal1ty GTS has the advantage over a GTX in everything except pure number of shaders, hence why the cards were so close in performance. The MSI 8800GT clocks speak for itself, so if they were comparing a stock GTS against that MSI I can very well believe the numbers. The MSI 8800GT has the advantage of higher core, ram, and shader clocks, not to mention more onboard RAM. I have seen a 8800GT overclocked to 730MHz on the core already that can run benchmarks, so clocks will only be going higher on later 8800GT card models as the yield quality improves.

Nvidia can release the 8800GT cheaper because it uses a 65nm core, the 8800GTS/8800GTX use a 90nm core. More than likely Nvidia will phase out the 8800 models quickly once they are replaced, and leave the 8800GT to fill in the gap since it is a powerful but economical card.

Nvidia is going to release a new GTS with more stream shaders to adjust its performance level upwards.

I also heard this, but I would now bet that rumor was more FUD from the 8800GT, which does have more shaders. I am hearing that the 640mb 8800GTS will be discontinued soon, and considering the 65nm vs 90nm differences I would bet both will be on the way out the door.

[zachig]

What could happen with a Ultra core with a shrink and some fine tuning?
More...MUCH MORE I guess...:lol:

[werty316]

Holy crap AJ, you know what, this debate is over between you and me since you are not seeing one of the main points for the reason of why the 8800GT is priced the way it is, and for the last time, and one of them is its to be competitive against the pricing of the HD2900 Pro when it is released.

I never thought about mentioning the 65nm process which means that nVidia can yield more chips per waffer which means cheaper manufacturing.

What could happen with a Ultra core with a shrink and some fine tuning?
I can only imagine and most likely it would be "freakin' sweet" as Peter Griffin would say.

http://www.dysphunktion.com/images/hotfreakinsweet.jpg


More charts to make everyone salivate even more:
ATI Radeon HD 38x0 vs Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5287/vssn8.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vssn8.jpg)

http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&langpair=zh%7Cen&u=http://myevilprocessor.blogspot.com/2007/10/ati-radeon-hd-38x0-vs-nvidia-geforce.html&prev=/language_tools

GeForce 8800 GT 512MB competitions, games chapter

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8148/peryre4.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=peryre4.jpg) http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/1483/quake4ak0.th.jpg (http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=quake4ak0.jpg) http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8947/scctar1.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scctar1.jpg)http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5200/fearfs7.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fearfs7.jpg)

http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&langpair=zh%7Cen&u=http://myevilprocessor.blogspot.com/2007/10/geforce-8800-gt-512mb.html&prev=/language_tools

GeForce 8800 GT 3DMark06 appraisals

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8499/test2pb4.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=test2pb4.jpg)

http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&langpair=zh%7Cen&u=http://myevilprocessor.blogspot.com/2007/10/geforce-8800-gt-3dmark06.html&prev=/language_tools

GeForce 8800 GT SLI tested

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/6958/nvidiageforce8800gtsli3jj3.th.jpg (http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nvidiageforce8800gtsli3jj3.jpg)

http://www.tcmagazine.info/comments.php?shownews=16562&catid=2

[AJ.]

Holy crap AJ, you know what, this debate is over between you and me since you are not seeing one of the main points for the reason of why the 8800GT is priced the way it is, and for the last time, and one of them is its to be competitive against the pricing of the HD2900 Pro when it is released.

Fine by me.

You're not seeing some of my points either. I could care less why the 8800GT is priced the way it is, it's irrelevant to what I was talking about anyway.

My whole debate is not about the card, but this statement right here.

Prices aren't determined against the current line of company's own product but more so to compete against its rival and in this case I believe its ATI's HD2900 Pro.


That's one of the factors that goes into pricing the cards, not the only one. Anyway, I've had enough.

Any more posts in regards to this debate I will not respond to. :wink:

[werty316]

I could care less why the 8800GT is priced the way it is, it's irrelevant to what I was talking about anyway.
Then why did you make a big deal about it? For sh*tz and giggles?

Anyhow...:

NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT - Early Performance Preview

http://www.bootdaily.com/images/stories/hardware/graphics/nvidia/8800gt/1.jpg

In all honesty, we'd really have a hard time recommending any other card than the 8800GT for purchase at this time – not even the GTX. Its price, performance and power use make the GTX look like a relic. Moving to the 65nm process has really paid some nice dividends for both NVIDIA and those whom are seeking the best graphic card out right now.

Some may rag on the 8800GT since it doesn’t have DX10.1 support but until we know of a game that’s worth buying which supports 10.1, We certainly wouldn’t worry to much about it and at this point would far from consider it to be a deal-breaker at all.

There are online merchants who already have product for sale, for example, ZipZoomFly has one right now for $279 (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10007125) – no matter how you stack it, the 8800GT is one great buy. Look for a full review once we get a boxed retail unit from one of the leading add-in board makers.

http://www.bootdaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=849&Itemid=51

[the_dope_chaud]

geez quit arguing and buy one already !!!
vr-zone got their hands on a bunch of 'em : http://www.vr-zone.com/articles/Nvidia_Geforce_8800GT_Review/5369.html
you guys sound like a bunch of girls, but tech so we will call you techy-girls :grin:
PS-this sounds like the card IM GOING to buy.

[werty316]

Then buy one already :dielaffin:

[the_dope_chaud]

for sure. But lets wait for a budget and price. Let me know if you find one for sale...they come out when?

[werty316]

for sure. But lets wait for a budget and price. Let me know if you find one for sale...they come out when?
Monday, Oct.29th.

[Kougar]

Nvidia is going to release a new GTS with more stream shaders to adjust its performance level upwards.

Looks like I may have spoken to soon earlier... the 8800GT is built with 128 stream processors onboard, but has 16 disabled to make the 112 mark these launch cards are offering. So theoretically Nvidia can release a "new" 8800GTS refresh with a 128 stream processor equipped card...

I wonder if those can be unlocked or if they are permanently disabled. :smile:

Edit: Holy smokes, the Inno3D 8800GT comes with a factory overclock of 700/1680/2000, and these cards haven't even officially launched till Monday... XFX's Fatal1ty or XXX editions are probably going to clock even higher out of the box... :ahhhhh:

[werty316]

OH YEAHHHH!!! and for once, monday is a good day.

[zachig]

OH YEAHHHH!!! and for once, monday is a good day.
And this Monday is...TODAY! :lol: OK...at least for me. I nIsrael it's already 8:00 o'clock in the morning now. :grin:

[sushrukh]

An Asus 8800GT 512MB review can be found here :- http://www.elitebastards.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=482&Itemid=27

XFX 8800 GT goes for sale early.XFX/Zipzoomfly has started shipping 8800GT & they have priced it as $280 in Zipzoomfly.This is an XFX 8800 GT with 512Mb for $279.99 (free shipping!) for US customers.

Link :- http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10007125

[PP Mguire]

You're not seeing some of my points either. I could care less why the 8800GT is priced the way it is, it's irrelevant to what I was talking about anyway.

My whole debate is not about the card, but this statement right here.

Quote:
Prices aren't determined against the current line of company's own product but more so to compete against its rival and in this case I believe its ATI's HD2900 Pro.This has self pwn written all over it. The facts have already been put in front of you. The 320mb GTS is going to be discontinued, the 640mbGTS is getting more shaders, so that leaves your cheap under card. More models to come later will probably be beefed up GTX/Ultra so the GT cant compare still.

In other news, i think i got another 7950GT to soon.

[tomato]

Wow, those are some impressive numbers for the 8800GT cards!!! :) :) :) An upgrade to DX10 support suddenly gets more temping :P

[Acidtears33]

AMD, the ball is in your court.
At that price point Nvidia is doing to ATi what Intel is trying to do to AMD.

Embarrass them until they die.

PS. Newegg has it cheaper
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150252

[werty316]

AH HA! For once we Canadians have the better deal OOH-RAH!

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26780

[darkorb]

Wow 2 hours ago i was looking at ncix and they had it for much higher. Thats DAMN nice.

[the_dope_chaud]

If only I had 250 dollars to spend today....

[werty316]

Its been at the price since the morning...

[westy87]

I have $250 to spend! Well I actually have $500Au. I had $900 but some how 400 got spent :( At least now I dont have to buy a new cooler/vista cause just did that. All that remains is the GFX card :D

[Acidtears33]

http://shop2.outpost.com/%7BthiV8vyGPpiBDQ1nOMVhsQ**.node1%7D/product/5434329;jsessionid=thiV8vyGPpiBDQ1nOMVhsQ**.node1? site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG


BAm! $229 at Frys.com
EVGA

[werty316]

BAM! Not found. Frys must be sold out.

[dzign1]

Hi,

I just installed the above and I get 11,082 3D Marks!

My Rig.

ASUS P5N32-E SLI
Core 2 E6750 2.66Ghz (Stock standard)
2Gig Ram - HyperX 1066 Mhz - SLI
ASUS CD Writer
Vista Home Premium

XFX Alpha DOG Extreme Edition!!! (640/1900)

(This is 1800 marks faster than my EVGA 576/1700)

(I need Quad Core!)

;-D

[sushrukh]

Wellcome to the forum & wow you've got quite a high score.Looks like u r the only one among ourselves who's got the 8800GT now.Could u please show some pics of your card & the box ? :)

[darkorb]

which card did u have before?

[sushrukh]

I guess he's talking about EVGA GTS 640MB.

[werty316]

Yeah, I wanna see the box too... LOL

Anyhoo, for those who care what it looks like (I guess sush never read any reviews yet...):

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6954/8800gtpvt88pyde4both500mu1.jpg

He had an EVGA 8800GTS 320MB Superclocked : http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=320-P2-N815-AR&family=19

and the XFX Alpha Dog is this 8800GT: http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/listConfigurationDetails.jspa?series=GeForce%26tra de%3B+8800&productConfigurationId=1558712

[sushrukh]

Yeah, I wanna see the box too... LOL

Anyhoo, for those who care what it looks like (I guess sush never read any reviews yet...):

He had an EVGA 8800GTS 320MB Superclocked.

Ya, i've not yet read any other reviews because i'm still waiting to see the review here in Bjorn3D. :)

And actually i was talking about the original pics of his card & box, not a website picture because he's the first buyer of this card whom i've heard from. :)

Btw, how do you know that he's using that card ? It maybe is but i'm just curious because i've seen the 640MBs with that clock speed too. :?:

[werty316]

And actually i was talking about the original pics of his card & box, not a website picture because he's the first buyer of this card whom i've heard from. :)
And the difference is?... I am betting his card and box look the same.

If you're still picky...:

http://img152.imagevenue.com/loc793/th_87702_xfxbox_122_793lo.JPG (http://img152.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=87702_xfxbox_122_793lo.JPG) http://img128.imagevenue.com/loc56/th_87708_xfxboxback_122_56lo.JPG (http://img128.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=87708_xfxboxback_122_56lo.JPG) http://img180.imagevenue.com/loc514/th_87711_xfxcard_122_514lo.JPG (http://img180.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=87711_xfxcard_122_514lo.JPG) http://img173.imagevenue.com/loc1083/th_87713_xfxbundle_122_1083lo.JPG (http://img173.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=87713_xfxbundle_122_1083lo.JPG)


Btw, how do you know that he's using that card ? It maybe is but i'm just curious because i've seen the 640MBs with that clock speed too. :?:
Viewing XFX and EVGA's product listing showed me the light.

[zachig]

Wooo....nice pictures. Drooling already...:lol:

[PP Mguire]

Im selling my cards and getting one of these.

[zachig]

Im selling my cards and getting one of these.
I must get convinced eventually and sell my current (single) 8800GTX and buy two of those 8800GTs to run them in SLI :grin:...what do you think? Will I get a performance boost over my single 8800GTX? :-? Take into account that if I'll tun them in SLI, they'll run only at x8, since my mobo (ASUS P5N-E 650i SLI) supports x16 PCI-E in single slot and x8 when using both PCI-E slots...:roll:

[PP Mguire]

Well for starters the 8x/16x thing wont make a differnce really. But, unless your playing any recent games (Like Crysis recent) all the time at a res of 1920x1200 or better you wont need SLI. Just OC that bad motha and youll never want an 8800GT or SLI. And from extreme personaly experience, i can say SLI SuCKS!!

[zachig]

Well for starters the 8x/16x thing wont make a differnce really. But, unless your playing any recent games (Like Crysis recent) all the time at a res of 1920x1200 or better you wont need SLI. Just OC that bad motha and youll never want an 8800GT or SLI. And from extreme personaly experience, i can say SLI SuCKS!!
OK...THX for your opinion! To the matter of fact, when I first bought my 8800GTX I immediately overclocked it to 600/2000, but after sometime I saw that I don't really need the overclock, since everything worked smoothly and I didn't want to shorten the life of the card, so I clocked it down to stock levels...:?

But now, with Crysis DEMO, I might think again about overclocking my 8800GTX in order to gain a few more FPS in Crysis mainly. :grin:

[PP Mguire]

Yea even my super OC is barely cutting it on high with 4xAA.

[werty316]

I would stick onto your 8800GTX zachig and wait for the 9800.

[zachig]

I would stick onto your 8800GTX zachig and wait for the 9800.
OK...thanks for the advice werty! :icon_tiphat:

[AJ.]

I would stick onto your 8800GTX zachig and wait for the 9800

I would too. These cards are nice and all, but I'd wait for something more superior. Nvidia's probably cooking up something right now just in time for the holidays. :smile:

[zachig]

I would too. These cards are nice and all, but I'd wait for something more superior. Nvidia's probably cooking up something right now just in time for the holidays. :smile:
Thanks guys! OK...you convinced me to keep my current 8800GTX and I'll just wait for the 9800 cards to appear and then...maybe (I guess I can only dream about it :lol:)...I'll start thinking on running two 9800s in SLI, instead of "just" two 8800GTs in SLI. :lol:

[werty316]

You better sell a first born for a pair of 9800s.

[zachig]

You better sell a first born for a pair of 9800s.
Hehehe...:lol: I don't even have my first born (yet...;-))

But as soon as I'll have him (or her...) :roll:....it's tempting...:lol:

Now seriously, I'm so eagerly waiting to have my first child, so once he or she will be born, it'll be the most precious and important thing for me that I (almost) won't care about my PC at all....SERIOUSLY! :grin:

[PP Mguire]

Oh plesae dont get SLI. Such a waste of money.

[tomato]

There are other ways to achieve SLI, you know that first-hand ;)