I was browsing Newegg/ZZF/eVGA's website and notice there are multiple models of the 7800GT (not GTX, GT). eVGA's site claims there are 2 models, the copper heatsink and the one without. My question: what the hell are the others and are they performing any better?
The 256-P2-N516 model costs $339 and has a core clock of 460MHz and a memory clock of 1100MHz
The 256-P2-N515-AX model costs $345 has a core clock of 445 MHz and a memory clock of 1070MHz (less MHz for more money)
The 256-P2-N517-AX model costs $369 has a core clock of 470MHz and a memory clock of 1100MHz (more MHz for more cash, well that is slightly more logical)
The 256-P2-N518 model costs $399 has a core clock of 445MHz and a memory clock of 1070MHz (oh dear god less MHz for more money, MAKE UP YOUR MIND) - I will add that this one DOES come with a motherboard so perhaps they are just giving you a N515 with a "free" mobo.
I can see the logic behind selling OCed from the factory components at higher costs, since lots of people dont want to OC, fearing they might damage the equipment. I assume the AX models are the ones with the copper heatsinks since they are costing more. Are there any benchmarks that compare these 7800s? I wouldnt imagine much of a difference in performance. Is there any logic I am missing for the 4 different models for what seems like the same target market? The price difference isn't that much so I would imagine these are just cannabalizing each other's sales rather than providing that much differentiation.
Anyways I apologize if this has been covered before, but any additional insights anyone may have would be appreciated. I'm in the market for a card that'll be able to push 1680x1050 and had my eye on a 7800GT until my mind was warped by several different 7800GTs
The 256-P2-N516 model costs $339 and has a core clock of 460MHz and a memory clock of 1100MHz
The 256-P2-N515-AX model costs $345 has a core clock of 445 MHz and a memory clock of 1070MHz (less MHz for more money)
The 256-P2-N517-AX model costs $369 has a core clock of 470MHz and a memory clock of 1100MHz (more MHz for more cash, well that is slightly more logical)
The 256-P2-N518 model costs $399 has a core clock of 445MHz and a memory clock of 1070MHz (oh dear god less MHz for more money, MAKE UP YOUR MIND) - I will add that this one DOES come with a motherboard so perhaps they are just giving you a N515 with a "free" mobo.
I can see the logic behind selling OCed from the factory components at higher costs, since lots of people dont want to OC, fearing they might damage the equipment. I assume the AX models are the ones with the copper heatsinks since they are costing more. Are there any benchmarks that compare these 7800s? I wouldnt imagine much of a difference in performance. Is there any logic I am missing for the 4 different models for what seems like the same target market? The price difference isn't that much so I would imagine these are just cannabalizing each other's sales rather than providing that much differentiation.
Anyways I apologize if this has been covered before, but any additional insights anyone may have would be appreciated. I'm in the market for a card that'll be able to push 1680x1050 and had my eye on a 7800GT until my mind was warped by several different 7800GTs
