i just recieved my 8800 gtx

[tylerw13]

i just recived and put it in my case....ill tell you what it just fit BARELY!!!! wow its big...lol im getting everything set up and ill let you all know how it does when i get it benched and all going....wish me luck...any helpfull info on how to overclock this thing...ive never done it on an nvidia card...just ati....thanx

 

[Ronin]

Download the latest version of nTune. You're gonna need it.

 

[Ricochet]

Tell us how it runs minesweeper.

What case do you use? I just want a good idea how this monstrosity will fit in mine. I have an Antec P180, btw.

 

[tylerw13]

just an update on this mother of a card WOW i got it up to 630/975 overclocked...it was about 70 c ....this thing blew away my crossfire setup by about 200 points on 06 if you would like to check it out

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=621433

wow im so happy with what i bought...just to open up some room in my case...its a super long card but it doesnt take up 4 slots...ill be gettin my 680i board on monday ill have to let you all know how it does...im excited to see it

 

[nitromullet]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=31&threadid=1956769&enterthread=y

 

[tylerw13]

i use a thermal take soprano...and it acutally touches the mounting plate on the other side of my case where my hard drive mounts to!!!!

 

[Aikouka]

Originally posted by: tylerw13
i use a thermal take soprano...and it acutally touches the mounting plate on the other side of my case where my hard drive mounts to!!!!

This is why I went with a deep Lian-Li case, so now the case has no problem with the G80, although I don't think my Thermaltake Xaser III V2000A (very old case, but very big) would have a problem either... I could try sizing it up later to see.

 

[Pugnate]

I am buying a 8800GTX in a few days myself, and from my 7800GTX I am likely to see a huge difference, but some of you really have more money than brains. Some of you have 7950s, X1900XT crossfires etc., and you are still going to pay premium dollar for a 8800GTX?

I am sorry, but that is really freakin' stupid.

Unless you have a 30'' monitor waiting, upgrading from a 7950GX2 or a X1950/1900 crossfire setup will not yeild worthwhile results. Especially with price likely to go down $50 in a month or so.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: Aikouka

Originally posted by: tylerw13
i use a thermal take soprano...and it acutally touches the mounting plate on the other side of my case where my hard drive mounts to!!!!

This is why I went with a deep Lian-Li case, so now the case has no problem with the G80, although I don't think my Thermaltake Xaser III V2000A (very old case, but very big) would have a problem either... I could try sizing it up later to see.

Aikouka, what kind of Lian-Li case did you get?

 

[Sentry2]

What are you using to overclock it with?

 

[Ronin]

You OC through nTune.

 

[Aikouka]

Originally posted by: JackBurton
Aikouka, what kind of Lian-Li case did you get?

I purchased:

LIAN LI PC-V1200Bplus II Black

What I never really noticed at first but I think really comes into advantage is how deep the case is. It's also got the flip-flopped mobo design that works perfectly with the PSU orientation ... no need for elongating PSU wires like some users have to do~. It's also.. honestly.. the most "sturdy feeling" case I've ever owned. Most sidepanels feel flimsy.. like they're not even 1/8" thick. This bad boy... I could kill some people with them side panels! Although, nothing beats the destructive force of my Xaser III's solid aluminum front panel door . It's only about 1" thick.

 

[tylerw13]

im using ntune it works great!!!

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: Aikouka

Originally posted by: JackBurton
Aikouka, what kind of Lian-Li case did you get?

I purchased:

LIAN LI PC-V1200Bplus II Black

What I never really noticed at first but I think really comes into advantage is how deep the case is. It's also got the flip-flopped mobo design that works perfectly with the PSU orientation ... no need for elongating PSU wires like some users have to do~. It's also.. honestly.. the most "sturdy feeling" case I've ever owned. Most sidepanels feel flimsy.. like they're not even 1/8" thick. This bad boy... I could kill some people with them side panels! Although, nothing beats the destructive force of my Xaser III's solid aluminum front panel door . It's only about 1" thick.

That's perfect. That's the exact case I'm planning on getting.

 

[hardwareking]

will the 8800 gtx fit in the antec 900 case?
And hows the noise from the card under full load?

 

[tylerw13]

Originally posted by: hardwareking
will the 8800 gtx fit in the antec 900 case?
And hows the noise from the card under full load?

my card is alot quieter than my 1900 ati's that i had....its amazing even underload overclocked...super quiet

 

[Narse]

Originally posted by: Pugnate
I am buying a 8800GTX in a few days myself, and from my 7800GTX I am likely to see a huge difference, but some of you really have more money than brains. Some of you have 7950s, X1900XT crossfires etc., and you are still going to pay premium dollar for a 8800GTX?

I am sorry, but that is really freakin' stupid.

Unless you have a 30'' monitor waiting, upgrading from a 7950GX2 or a X1950/1900 crossfire setup will not yeild worthwhile results. Especially with price likely to go down $50 in a month or so.

Jealous much?

 

[nib95]

Originally posted by: Pugnate
I am buying a 8800GTX in a few days myself, and from my 7800GTX I am likely to see a huge difference, but some of you really have more money than brains. Some of you have 7950s, X1900XT crossfires etc., and you are still going to pay premium dollar for a 8800GTX?

I am sorry, but that is really freakin' stupid.

Unless you have a 30'' monitor waiting, upgrading from a 7950GX2 or a X1950/1900 crossfire setup will not yeild worthwhile results. Especially with price likely to go down $50 in a month or so.

Eat it up mate, I made a profit swapping from a 7950 GX2 and now get far better frame rates and more then double IQ performance with a 8800 GTS. Was the best move I ever made! With my OC'd 7950 GX2 playing at 1080p at max settings was smooth, but not quite enough. With the 8800 GTS it's safely in the 60fps region and beyond with everything on max! 16xTRSSAA aswell!! Check my benchmark thread.

In otherwords you = wrong. LOL.

 

[Dethfrumbelo]

You think I'll see much difference coming from a 6800GT?

LOL.

 

[ronnn]

Originally posted by: Narse

Jealous much?

You bet more money than brains rocks.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: Dethfrumbelo
You think I'll see much difference coming from a 6800GT?

LOL.

Well I'm in the same boat.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: ronnn

Originally posted by: Narse

Jealous much?

You bet more money than brains rocks.

I don't even know what that means. It's like some Borat speak or something.

 

[imported_Crusader]

Originally posted by: ronnn

Originally posted by: Narse

Jealous much?

You bet more money than brains rocks.

Judging from the coherency of your statement.. I'm guessing that wouldnt require much money for you.

 

[thescreensavers]

can the OP pls take some pics on inside teh case so we can see.

 

[Pugnate]

Not really. I own a leather export business and actually make enough money for me not be jealous of anyone. Even if I didn't, I am not the sort of person to be jealous of another's wealth!

Yea I was proabably a bit out of line yesterday , but my point still stands. The differences you are to see from a 7950GX2 to a 8800GTX is quite minute.