Gainward GeForceFX 5900 Review@HardOCP

[Mem]

Link.

Today we are reviewing a new product from Gainward, but it isn?t a 5900 Ultra. This is the Gainward FX PowerPack! Ultra/1200 XP 128MB Golden Sample

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[FearoftheNight]

seems like the best high end fx yet

 

[Corporate Thug]

nice looking card (almost as nice as the albatron), but can someone explain to me why/how ATi dominates when FSAA and AA is cranked up all the way? is it the arcitecture?

 

[nRollo]

For the AF, I believe ATI is faster because they don't filter as many angles. Whether that makes a difference or not is the subject of epic bbs flame wars.

 

[squidman]

The inginuity of the R300+ cores, allow for little performance loss with AA and AF. See, it seems that nVidia fails to reach those limits, so it fucused on non-AA/AF performance (since this is the setting benchmarkers use :roll. Im really surprised too - FX looks like a vacuum cleaner, costs like one - and yet is weak as hell!

 

[squidman]

Also, im surprised why the "all powerful" nVidia doesnt use flip-chip construction...i guess its better to put a big-ass HF, than to make flip chip config.

 

[TourGuide]

and yet is weak as hell!

the "all powerful" nVidia

These are flame bait. You must be looking for a fight.

Go TF away.

 

[Mem]

These are flame bait. You must be looking for a fight.

Go TF away.

Just ignore him,we all know ATI are perfect right

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Getting back on topic,Gainward are one of the most popular brands for Nvidia cards but always the most expensive(at least in the UK),I would like their prices to come down a little to Leadtek,MSI even ASUS level.Given the choice I would go for Leadtek over Gainward due to price,but it`s funny Leadtek are real slow getting their FX 5900 card out when their lower models are already out.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Thanks for the link, this does look like an appealing card if I can't bring myself to switch from nvidia to ATI for the better performance at the under-$400 level. I'm happy with my Gainward GF3 but it's no longer quite at the cutting edge

 

[TourGuide]

I've been really happy with Gainward products. I have to wonder if they intend to produce a 256 meg version of the 5900. Anyone hear if this is the case?

 

[Mem]

I have to wonder if they intend to produce a 256 meg version of the 5900. Anyone hear if this is the case?

The only 256mb version is the Gainward FX 5900 Ultra (1600 XP ).

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[MistaTastyCakes]

Gainward's made some good products, in my experience with em. I just wish they'd change their screwy naming schemes. It's a 5900.. don't call it "The Magic SuperFX Ultra! Mega 1200 XP Orange Duckling"

 

[TourGuide]

Thanks for the link. That looks to be a water cooled card. Have you heard if it is water cool only? I can't tell from the press release.

 

[stardust]

430 bucks....

 

[Rogodin2]

 

[Intelman07]

Originally posted by: MistaTastyCakes
Gainward's made some good products, in my experience with em. I just wish they'd change their screwy naming schemes. It's a 5900.. don't call it "The Magic SuperFX Ultra! Mega 1200 XP Orange Duckling"

Yeah whats up with the naming!!!? Sounds like AMD.