For Those Planning A New Build

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd

Originally posted by: Nocturnal

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
um... maybe this is a dumb question since I don't generally read prerelease specs on video cards, G80 = DX10?

Yes.

Then I'll wait for ATI before I decide...and I want to know if Nvidia adhered 100% to the DX10 specification (not like they do with DX9 now and kinda cheat) which is why ATI is able to run folding@home on their GPU among other small things.

I dont think adhering to the specification has anything to do with ATis new processing features on their GPUs.

And if youre waiting for R600... Thats a good 5 months away.

 

[Skott]

Here's an interesting thread for those researching cases and G80 compatibility. He's superimposing the card into various cases to see if they fit.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1115861

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: Skott
Okay, the 8800GTS and the 8800GTX is out. Make sure your case can hold these cards. The GTX is 10.5 inches long. One reviewer said a P180 case will hold it if the hard drive cage opposite it is empty but not if there is a drive inside. So be aware some of these cases will have some issues with this big boy. Choose your case carefully!

I have a P180B and an 8800GTX. I'll be putting it together tomorrow. I can just remove the upper hdd cage and use the bottom one.

 

[IEC]

My Antec with 26A/28A? on the +12V rail is starting to look dated :Q

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: Skott
This post is mostly for the beginner/novice and just a FYI. Although the upgraders may find this info useful as well. Next week the new nVidia G80 cards launch. What we know so far, as far as rumors go, is that the GTX version takes up to 230w of power and up to 18amps. the GTX card is rumored to be 10.4 inches or 11inches long depending on who you believe. What does this mean for you? Well, if the early reports are true the new buyer needs to choose a case and psu that can handle this new card. Alot of small and mid-tower cases wont be able to fit in this new video card possibly. So when choosing a case make sure its big enough. You wont want your new card touching or being blocked by the back of your drives.

nVidia is reccomending a 450w psu to run a single 8800GTX. Depending on your setup you may need a bigger beefier psu than what nVidia reccomends. The better multi-rail psu only support up to 18amp on one rail. This shouldnt be a problem if you are only running one 8800GTX but if you plan to run two this could prove problematic. Some of the psu manufacturers are going back to a single rail unit so they can offer 60amps, and sometimes more, to power these new cards.There's also a rumor that the new ATI cards will require even more power and more amps per rail but this is purely rumor and speculation at this point.

I dont want to spread false info or anything but I do want people to be aware they need to look closely at their psu and case selections to avoid any potential problems. Just keep this in mind when planning your build. Next week (November 8th) the G80 launch takes place and more concrete info should be availble then.

Okay, this ends my service announcement. Happy Halloween!

thanks for the info on the size of the card. i know i recently had to switch out of my original lanboy when i made the change to my x1800xt due to it hitting my scsi hdds to my larger case. it is good to know beforehand that i would probably need an even larger case when moving onto this card (which won't be for some time).

i would have hated to build a new rig only to have it not fit in the case...