8800 GTS... should I upgrade to 8800GTX

2007-04-14 05:47:54

#1

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

8800 GTS... should I upgrade to 8800GTX? I'm planning on getting an HD LCD 24" widescreen @ 1920 x 1200 res (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod … u=320-4335)... I know my 8800GTS would be able to handle regular programs, however I'm unsure if it'll be able to handle bf2/2142 at that resolution (I want to run at full resolution) What I'm asking is, should I wait until prices drop on the 8800GTX to get one? I was looking at this one... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130079 (My PSU is 550 Watt, so I should have enough, Minimal being 450)

Thanks in advance...

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2007-04-14 05:54:50

#2

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6812|NYC / Hamburg

having only 320MB gfx ram might be a problem. But now that the R600 launch is just days away, i would wait at least until it is released. If you intend to resell its price may drop considerably though. Getting a card with more ram is probably a good idea if you want to run this kind of resolution, or you could go SLI

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2007-04-14 05:56:32

#3

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

max wrote:
having only 320MB gfx ram might be a problem. But now that the R600 launch is just days away, i would wait at least until it is released. If you intend to resell its price may drop considerably though. Getting a card with more ram is probably a good idea if you want to run this kind of resolution, or you could go SLI

Yes, however the 640 880GTS's are slower, so that's why I was considering a GTX, because it has much more memory and it's faster... How do you like your Raptor hard drive? Do you notice a significant difference?

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2007-04-14 06:00:34

#4

naightknifar: Served and Out; +642|6805|Southampton, UK

I have a GTX, and it's ssssswwweeeeeeeeeet!

2007-04-14 06:01:05

#5

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

Knightnifer wrote:
I have a GTX, and it's ssssswwweeeeeeeeeet!

What's your PSU? What are your settings & FPS?

2007-04-14 06:05:39

#6

naightknifar: Served and Out; +642|6805|Southampton, UK

Settings: Max'd.
FPS: 399 peaked.

2007-04-14 06:07:02

#7

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6812|NYC / Hamburg

ReDevilJR wrote:
max wrote:
having only 320MB gfx ram might be a problem. But now that the R600 launch is just days away, i would wait at least until it is released. If you intend to resell its price may drop considerably though. Getting a card with more ram is probably a good idea if you want to run this kind of resolution, or you could go SLI
Yes, however the 640 880GTS's are slower, so that's why I was considering a GTX, because it has much more memory and it's faster... How do you like your Raptor hard drive? Do you notice a significant difference?

640 and 320 GTSs are the same speed at lower resloutions. GTXs are more powerful, but if you look at the specs of the 2900XT's it looks like it will demolish a 8800GTX. But we won't know until we have proper benchmarks

I like my Raptor. Not really much faster than 2 disks in a raid 0 though. It is a lot faster than a normal single HD. Loading Windows/Apps/Maps is fast. I'm usually first into a map, even though my PC is not top end anymore (especially since I dropped the clock down to 2.5 GHz @ stock V)

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2007-04-14 06:07:20

#8

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

Knightnifer wrote:
Settings: Max'd.
FPS: 399 peaked.

damn, how big is your power supply?

2007-04-14 06:08:53

#9

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

max wrote:
ReDevilJR wrote:
max wrote:
having only 320MB gfx ram might be a problem. But now that the R600 launch is just days away, i would wait at least until it is released. If you intend to resell its price may drop considerably though. Getting a card with more ram is probably a good idea if you want to run this kind of resolution, or you could go SLI
Yes, however the 640 880GTS's are slower, so that's why I was considering a GTX, because it has much more memory and it's faster... How do you like your Raptor hard drive? Do you notice a significant difference?
640 and 320 GTSs are the same speed at lower resloutions. GTXs are more powerful, but if you look at the specs of the 2900XT's it looks like it will demolish a 8800GTX. But we won't know until we have proper benchmarks

I like my Raptor. Not really much faster than 2 disks in a raid 0 though. It is a lot faster than a normal single HD. Loading Windows/Apps/Maps is fast. I'm usually first into a map, even though my PC is not top end anymore (especially since I dropped the clock down to 2.5 GHz @ stock V)

Oh cool, because you probably run it just for your games, with your music on your other hard drive, correct?

2007-04-14 06:15:31

#10

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6812|NYC / Hamburg

ReDevilJR wrote:
max wrote:
ReDevilJR wrote:

Yes, however the 640 880GTS's are slower, so that's why I was considering a GTX, because it has much more memory and it's faster... How do you like your Raptor hard drive? Do you notice a significant difference?
640 and 320 GTSs are the same speed at lower resloutions. GTXs are more powerful, but if you look at the specs of the 2900XT's it looks like it will demolish a 8800GTX. But we won't know until we have proper benchmarks

I like my Raptor. Not really much faster than 2 disks in a raid 0 though. It is a lot faster than a normal single HD. Loading Windows/Apps/Maps is fast. I'm usually first into a map, even though my PC is not top end anymore (especially since I dropped the clock down to 2.5 GHz @ stock V)
Oh cool, because you probably run it just for your games, with your music on your other hard drive, correct?

I have XP and most my games on the raptor, all my other files are spread out over my other HDs

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2007-04-14 06:18:09

#11

TheDarkRaven: ATG's First Disciple; +263|6868|Birmingham, UK

See: http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/13/amd- … d-2900-xt/

I'd suggest you look at a R600-based device for your next graphics card - the HD 2900XT seems fantastic!

2007-04-14 06:31:10

#12

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

TheDarkRaven wrote:
See: http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/13/amd- … d-2900-xt/

I'd suggest you look at a R600-based device for your next graphics card - the HD 2900XT seems fantastic!

Damn... However I defiantly see these going way over $700 (US)

2007-04-14 09:15:21

#13

Bell: Frosties > Cornflakes; +362|6793|UK

Wait for them to release the 8800Ultra, so you can either buy that, or get the GTX for less (atleast $100 off current prices).

Martyn

2007-04-14 10:20:16

#14

The#1Spot: Member; +105|6784|byah

Well considering the heat, wattage usage and price I think in long terms the high end r600 isn't really worth it. Plus isn't the 8900 suppose to come out in the fall of this year.

2007-04-14 11:49:28

#15

Bell: Frosties > Cornflakes; +362|6793|UK

The#1Spot wrote:
Well considering the heat, wattage usage and price I think in long terms the high end r600 isn't really worth it. Plus isn't the 8900 suppose to come out in the fall of this year.

I thought there droping the 8900 series? I know theres an 8800Ultra coming, and an apparant 8950, but not much said about 8900's (atleast not recently).

Martyn

2007-04-14 11:53:03

#16

ssonrats: Member; +221|6889

Wait for the 8800 ultra or the ATI one.

2007-04-14 12:12:41

#17

GR34: Member; +215|6789|ALBERTA> CANADA

ON the R600 what does 5.2 surround mean is it a sound card as well!

2007-04-14 14:32:19

#18

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

Well yeah, I was going to wait for a major price drop of the 8800GTX's...

2007-04-15 14:25:45

#19

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

550 watt psu should support 8800GTX, right? (Says minimal is 450)

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2007-04-15 15:10:48

#20

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6812|NYC / Hamburg

ReDevilJR wrote:
550 watt psu should support 8800GTX, right? (Says minimal is 450)

did a quick psu calc and with that set up + 8800GTX you should need about 380W. So seems like it should work. How many amps do you have on the +12V rail?

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2007-04-15 15:17:07

#21

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

max wrote:
ReDevilJR wrote:
550 watt psu should support 8800GTX, right? (Says minimal is 450)
did a quick psu calc and with that set up + 8800GTX you should need about 380W. So seems like it should work. How many amps do you have on the +12V rail?

This is my PSU

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi … 0071332007

Idk anymore than wattage, sorry.
I have a display that tells me how much power I'm consuming, I use no more than ~ 250 watts... During gameplay...

2007-04-15 15:31:58

#22

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6812|NYC / Hamburg

ReDevilJR wrote:
max wrote:
ReDevilJR wrote:
550 watt psu should support 8800GTX, right? (Says minimal is 450)
did a quick psu calc and with that set up + 8800GTX you should need about 380W. So seems like it should work. How many amps do you have on the +12V rail?
This is my PSU

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi … 0071332007

Idk anymore than wattage, sorry.
I have a display that tells me how much power I'm consuming, I use no more than ~ 250 watts... During gameplay...

you'll be fine. the 380 W i calculated was a theoretical maximum.

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2007-04-15 15:32:42

#23

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

SWEET!!! Thanks. Could I use that program you used?

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2007-04-15 15:36:04

#24

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6812|NYC / Hamburg

ReDevilJR wrote:
SWEET!!! Thanks. Could I use that program you used?

here you go

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2007-04-15 15:51:27

#25

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6595

max wrote:
ReDevilJR wrote:
SWEET!!! Thanks. Could I use that program you used?
here you go

Would an additional 2 gigs of memory significantly increase my PSU usage? DDR-400. (Would it be okay to have an 8800GTX and an additional two gigs of memory - 4 total)

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