GeForce 7800GS AGP Comes In 2 Variants

[zachig]

This will probably gonna be the fastest AGP video Card. :shock:

but, we can never know, as there are always new surprises, and since AGP is still here and refuses to become "history", there's a slight chance that we'll see even an AGP-based 7900GT. :lol:


There will probably be two variants of the 7800GS; 100 and 200 series.

Have a look HERE (http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=3100).

[pym]

Well, it looks like it IS the last AGP card after all.

The 7800GS is the fourth card in the GF7 series and is dedicated to those who want to upgrade their system but hold on to their AGP board.

The 7800GS will include all the features that Nvidia included in the PCX versions of GF7, including SM 3.0, DX 9.0 and HDR.
It will also include Nvidia's PureVideo technology, for high quality video experience
http://www.nvidia.com/page/purevideo.html

The new card's core frequency is 375MHz and GDDR3 will stand on 1.2GHz.
Nvidia declared that these cards will be available starting today (Feb 05, 2006), when several manufacturers will manufacture them: , Asus, BFG, Club 3D, EVGA, Gainward, Gigabyte, Leadtek, Pine, PNY, Point of View, Sparkle and of course, XFX.
Price will be about 350$.

Since this will probably be the last AGP card released, many manufacturers will release it in various frequencies in order to be remembered as the ones who released the fastest AGP card ever.
XFX released (as usual :)) an eXTreme version of 7800GS, with 440Mhz core and 1.3GHz for memory with extended bundle.
eVGA and BFG (400MHz/1250MHz) will release OC versions of their own but the XFX's is the fastest.

http://hozt.net/thumb/20060205164047586528.jpg (http://hozt.net/image.php?img=20060205164047586528.jpg)

Reviews:
http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=872
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/02/02/nvidia_7800gs_confirms_agp_aint_dead_yet/
http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/319/
http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=OTYx

[liqnit]

Well, it looks like it IS the last AGP card after all

i tend to agree for now with this say but a i see it if there will be a big market for AGP will see 7900AGP and so until tecnology will make the stop - i mean that it will happen when the AGP slot will not be able to support the amount of data going between the PC and the card.

for now the big downsize of AGP beside lower voltage is the almost no ability to send data back on the down stream - VIVO
The only benifit is in VIVO when your recording video on to your system

so as long as you dont use VIVO AGP can give you a very good card

but time will tell if 7800GS is the last Samorai or not
:wink:

[Null]

Well, it looks like it IS the last AGP card after all


but time will tell if 7800GS is the last Samorai or not
:wink:

It may be the Last of the Mohicans but probably not the Last Samurai.

The AGP fighting spirit is strong for there is strength in numbers.

[liqnit]

I'm with you AGP 4 EVER

well at least i can get my hands on decent PCI-E system :wink:

[PUTALE]

it's really nice to see that the 7800 lines comes to AGP. I think AGP will hang around for a bit while but it seems like PCIe is still moving in a full pace.

[Null]

PCI-E willl continue full steam ahead because there are new records to break and it is the truly superior mechanism.

[Bio-Hazard]

I think it's great that they are still making good performing AGP cards................. :shock: Out of the 4 systems here at home, only 1 is PCI-e and the rest are AGP. There's no way I could afford to upgrade all the systems to PCI-e at one time. It's tons cheaper to replace a video card now than to upgrade a complete system........... 8)

[PUTALE]

that's right. What's also good is that the agp cards does not cost that much. It's not super expensive so it would be a nice upgrade for the peopel that still got agp.

[pym]

that's right. What's also good is that the agp cards does not cost that much. It's not super expensive so it would be a nice upgrade for the peopel that still got agp.

In general, you are correct, still, AGP is more expensive than PCI-E and in some models and configurations, it is better to upgrade to PCI-E and move on with technology, than to stay behind.
Especially when speaking about high end cards.
If you invest in high end AGP card, that means you need to stay with your current configuration for a long time without upgrading your CPU nor mobo.
That's because you tied yourself to the AGP slot and you won't give your high end card so quickly.

[PUTALE]

I agree, I think it's worth to upgrade to the pci-e system, however, if you are on a tight budget and must upgrade, I think the fact that you got an option for the good performance agp is nice.
that's right. What's also good is that the agp cards does not cost that much. It's not super expensive so it would be a nice upgrade for the peopel that still got agp.

In general, you are correct, still, AGP is more expensive than PCI-E and in some models and configurations, it is better to upgrade to PCI-E and move on with technology, than to stay behind.
Especially when speaking about high end cards.
If you invest in high end AGP card, that means you need to stay with your current configuration for a long time without upgrading your CPU nor mobo.
That's because you tied yourself to the AGP slot and you won't give your high end card so quickly.

[Null]

Frankly, I'm quite relieved that the GlobalCorp has decided to prolong the life of AGP.

Two years ago, when I built my grfx box, PCI-E was hardly a presence. It's a good machine for what it is. Only it's AGP limited.

Knowing that I have options other than trashing mobo for a new graphics solution is quite comforting.

I do know that if I want the best of the best that PCI-E is the only option. For right now.

Still, that ol' grfx box o' mine. She does ok with an ATI A-I-W 800XT and a Pentium 3.2GHz w/2GB ram. AGP or not.

[Fantasma]

I think that AGP will last a bit more, think about the pci cards, there are still many pci cards, although they are only low end ones.

Probably, next gen of graphics card only are released in the mainstream market for AGP, but AGP is not dead yet.

About this new geforce 7800GS, it´s great to see one of this cards in AGP with all the features of the new cards, I think ATI should do the same and launch x1800XL in AGP

[3D_Mind]

I currently have an AGP system. I do not like the idea of introducing a technology that is not one bit faster in real world applications then the underused predecessor, AGP. AGP still had a long time to go before it was useless, but we are all being pushed on to another standard that we really do not need. The only time when a new technology should be released is when there is a problem or lack of performance with the current technology. AGP was way away from being fully exploited, and had much steam left. If PCIe is so important, then make hybrid boards with both slots on them, so users can have more flexibility, as was the case when the move from ISA to PCI occurred we got dual boards so you could upgrade at your own pace.

I am at a point of not being able to upgrade any one part on my system with out upgrading the entire core setup of CPU, Motherboard, GPU and HD (for SATA). This is very annoying and will result in my holding off as long as possible with my current tech before a major overhaul which will mean basically a second computer.