The offical "I got a 8800 GTS/ GTX" thread

CDsDontBurn · Jul 18, 2007, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

wow.... thats REALLY expensive, on newegg.com you couldve gotten an MSI 8800GTX OC for $499

that's the before applicable taxes and shipping charges though. So, it could have actually been cheaper to have gotten it from FeeBay

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Popopinsel · Jul 18, 2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kris23

wow.... thats REALLY expensive, on newegg.com you couldve gotten an MSI 8800GTX OC for $499

But I'm in germany and here the normal prize for a GTX is about 640-690$. So for me, it was a good prize u c

The card you mentioned above costs 643$ and that's on of the lowest prizes you can find here: http://geizhals.at/deutschland/a238782.html

Anyway, the card is worth it's prize!

**kris23** · Jul 18, 2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Popopinsel

But I'm in germany and here the normal prize for a GTX is about 640-690$. So for me, it was a good prize u c

The card you mentioned above costs 643$ and that's on of the lowest prizes you can find here: http://geizhals.at/deutschland/a238782.html

Anyway, the card is worth it's prize!

oooooohhhhhh ok, when you were using dollars i assumed you were from the US so yea thats very good

Asmoday · Jul 19, 2007, 12:24 PM

So I also finally upgraded to an 8800 GTS 640MB, i got it pretty cheap so I'm happy.

Lowfat · Jul 21, 2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Asmoday

So I also finally upgraded to an 8800 GTS 640MB, i got it pretty cheap so I'm happy.

what did you upgrade from?

deadmangryphon · Jul 28, 2007, 07:32 PM

I went with the evga 8800 gts 320 from newegg to go with my new build....

Lian li pc 60a plus II case
e6600 dual core OC
thermaltake v1 cpu cooler
patriot extreme DDR2 2 gig OC
Msi p965 limited edition MB
WD 750gig WD7500AAKS raptor killer
Aerocool ZeroDBA 620w PS
Eye 3d premium shutter glasses
Klipsch 5.1

Now if they fix the 3d stereoscopic drivers for this thing my life will be complete.. 8 )

SBGuy27 · Jul 29, 2007, 05:38 AM

I love my GTX Ultra and love playing HL2 on it kicks butt but having problems with FFXI still trying to figure it out. if anyone can help let me know please ^^;

OmegaRED · Aug 2, 2007, 04:03 PM

Finally! I'm one of the chosen elite

8800GTS 320 (for $288CDN)

What's the best driver to install? I looked around and the 163.11 seem to have a decent rep so far.

Lowfat · Aug 2, 2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaRED

Finally! I'm one of the chosen elite

8800GTS 320 (for $288CDN)

What's the best driver to install? I looked around and the 163.11 seem to have a decent rep so far.

Nice price! I always just use the latest WQHL release.

Asmoday · Aug 2, 2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowfat

what did you upgrade from?

A little late reply, but I upgraded from a 7900GTX...but I don't have the GTS anymore...

I got a great deal on a GTX so I sold the other card.

clicker666 · Aug 2, 2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaRED

Finally! I'm one of the chosen elite

8800GTS 320 (for $288CDN)

What's the best driver to install? I looked around and the 163.11 seem to have a decent rep so far.

Hey red, I'm using the 163.11 under Vista x64. No problems with them at all.

Lowfat · Aug 4, 2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by clicker666

Hey red, I'm using the 163.11 under Vista x64. No problems with them at all.

your monitor shut off automatically when idle? Mine no longer does after installed the 163.11.

clicker666 · Aug 4, 2007, 10:50 PM

I have my monitor set to power down after 30 minutes of inactivity, but have no issues with it waking up. That's one thing I've found a lot more stable in Vista, sleep mode. I never used to use it, but now I use it on my main rig and my HTPC.

thomasabarnes · Sep 19, 2007, 05:40 AM

Hi all!!!!

I can join in now. My BFG GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB GDDR3 OC arrived yesterday!

I'm trying to find a good driver for XP. What driver works for you all?

I got a new flat screen 22" Monitor, and a lot of PC stuff (Delta 1010LT, Logitech Gaming wheel and pedals, Shure KSM27 Mic, M Audio Keystation Pro 88 MIDI controller, Saitek X52, etc.). I'm loving the upgrade.

Necrosis · Sep 19, 2007, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by thomasabarnes

Delta 1010LT

NICE

thomasabarnes · Sep 20, 2007, 03:06 PM

Hi Necrosis:

That Delta 1010LT is a really nice card, much better than the Creative Audigy 2 ZS.

I remember when you made a post in a thread I started when I used the Audigy in music production. I really appreciated you visiting the thread and commenting on the song! With this new card, music production should be a lot better. LOL I'm glad I was finally able to get a professional level audio card.

BTW, that's a kick butt graphics card you have man, and a lot of RAM! I reckoned that that graphics card was overkill for me, but I like my 8800 GTS, and I'm impressed with it's performance. I might not be the best equipped gamer, hardware wise, but with this new 8800 GTS, I can hang with the best of them.

Cya around, man.

merlinxi · Nov 14, 2007, 07:05 PM

This is on order:

Newegg.com - Foxconn FV-N88XMAD2-ONOC GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported OverClock Video Card - Retail

is that okay?

zpecial · Nov 24, 2007, 06:38 PM

i got one of these - a 8800 gtx and it laughs at anything i throw at it

CDsDontBurn · Nov 24, 2007, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zpecial

i got one of these - a 8800 gtx and it laughs at anything i throw at it

play that new game, you know, Crysis. Play it in DX10, with high settings at 1680x1050 resolution. it will make your whole compyter CRY

Madgoat1979 · Nov 25, 2007, 10:04 PM

WOW! I just got a 5000+ black edition x2 and clocked it right up to 3.15ghz (upgrade from my crying 3800 single core that was clocked 3.05ghz) AND OMG did my system love me for it! I now know my proc was a major bottle neck for the 8800gtx, without changing game settings at all, I saw a 35 FPS increase with just about every GAME! I could play all my games maxed up before, But now I have plenty of power to spare, I love this 8800! It keeps the power coming with every little upgrade I keep throwing at it!

Oh, and for those of us still pushing AM2, buy this proc NOW! tiger had it for 99 buck the other day! It is freaking the best upgrade you will ever imagine. 3.15ghz on air (arctic freezer 64, $20 from newegg) and I can still push it more! My memory is the only thing holding me back right now, But at 3.15 who cares?!

~G~

SFOSOK · Jan 11, 2008, 04:04 PM

I just ordered this bad boy. XFX 8800(G92) GTS 512 Alpha Dog Edition

Overnight shipping and the works, man I can't wait!!! This is my first video upgrade in like 2 years.

SimonShaw · Jan 11, 2008, 10:06 PM

I've got an 8800GTS 640 and its crap in vista - damn nvidia

Lowfat · Jan 13, 2008, 05:55 AM

I bought an Galaxy 8800GT last week. Thing runs @ 756/1100 24/7

SFOSOK · Jan 13, 2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

I bought an Galaxy 8800GT last week. Thing runs @ 756/1100 24/7

Hows that goin with ur current PC specs?

Lowfat · Jan 14, 2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFOSOK

Hows that goin with ur current PC specs?

pretty decent. Haven't played Crysis yet, but most other games it runs very well.

nmi576 · Jan 17, 2008, 09:46 PM

Hi there,

I have an 8800GTX as well and just tried an Omega driver. Here's a screenshot of the settings:

Very nice, except that it doesn't recognise my card and doesn't let me choose 16:10 resolutions like 1440x900. Great job. Going back to official drivers.

Aurahead · Jan 18, 2008, 07:07 AM

Just got BFG 8800GTS OC 512MB like 2days ago.
Amazing! Just love this card. And Crysis play so well.

MiracleMan · Jan 26, 2008, 12:25 AM

Just installed my new PNY 8800gt 512mb.
Now my aging 939 system are choking it, but I didn´t oced yet.
Playing prostreet and cod4 maxed out @1440x900.
Oh boy, I didn´t miss my x1900xt at all!

Madgoat1979 · Jan 28, 2008, 02:58 PM

Welcome! ^^^ Get 2 1GB sticks of ram and run dual channel (If you arent already) 2gb and dual channel togather will help out Greatly! (not to mention if you can get those timings as tight as possible, get some quality ram) 939 systems are still great performers!

Post up some numbers!

~MG~

CDsDontBurn · Jul 15, 2008, 05:30 PM

i think we should have a new sticky thread called, The official "I got a GTX280/260" thread

it should be stickied and this thread should be unstickied to replace this one.

Jul 19, 2007, 12:24 PM	#124
Asmoday Demonic Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the cold, dark north... Posts: 5,198 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	So I also finally upgraded to an 8800 GTS 640MB, i got it pretty cheap so I'm happy. __________________ How You can help Hardwareheaven by using Digg

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OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	Finally! I'm one of the chosen elite 8800GTS 320 (for $288CDN) What's the best driver to install? I looked around and the 163.11 seem to have a decent rep so far. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Aug 4, 2007, 10:50 PM	#133
clicker666 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 327 Rep Power: 0	I have my monitor set to power down after 30 minutes of inactivity, but have no issues with it waking up. That's one thing I've found a lot more stable in Vista, sleep mode. I never used to use it, but now I use it on my main rig and my HTPC. __________________

Sep 19, 2007, 05:40 AM	#134
thomasabarnes Long Time ***** Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Hi all!!!! I can join in now. My BFG GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB GDDR3 OC arrived yesterday! I'm trying to find a good driver for XP. What driver works for you all? I got a new flat screen 22" Monitor, and a lot of PC stuff (Delta 1010LT, Logitech Gaming wheel and pedals, Shure KSM27 Mic, M Audio Keystation Pro 88 MIDI controller, Saitek X52, etc.). I'm loving the upgrade. __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. SONAR X1D Expanded, Windows 7 Pro 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 150 GB HDD, 250 GB HDD, 1 TB x2 HDD 7200 rpm My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs

Sep 20, 2007, 03:06 PM	#136
thomasabarnes Long Time ***** Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Hi Necrosis: That Delta 1010LT is a really nice card, much better than the Creative Audigy 2 ZS. I remember when you made a post in a thread I started when I used the Audigy in music production. I really appreciated you visiting the thread and commenting on the song! With this new card, music production should be a lot better. LOL I'm glad I was finally able to get a professional level audio card. BTW, that's a kick butt graphics card you have man, and a lot of RAM! I reckoned that that graphics card was overkill for me, but I like my 8800 GTS, and I'm impressed with it's performance. I might not be the best equipped gamer, hardware wise, but with this new 8800 GTS, I can hang with the best of them. Cya around, man. __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. SONAR X1D Expanded, Windows 7 Pro 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 150 GB HDD, 250 GB HDD, 1 TB x2 HDD 7200 rpm My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs

Jul 28, 2007, 07:32 PM	#126
deadmangryphon DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I went with the evga 8800 gts 320 from newegg to go with my new build.... Lian li pc 60a plus II case e6600 dual core OC thermaltake v1 cpu cooler patriot extreme DDR2 2 gig OC Msi p965 limited edition MB WD 750gig WD7500AAKS raptor killer Aerocool ZeroDBA 620w PS Eye 3d premium shutter glasses Klipsch 5.1 Now if they fix the 3d stereoscopic drivers for this thing my life will be complete.. 8 )

Jul 29, 2007, 05:38 AM	#127
SBGuy27 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I love my GTX Ultra and love playing HL2 on it kicks butt but having problems with FFXI still trying to figure it out. if anyone can help let me know please ^^;

Nov 14, 2007, 07:05 PM	#137
merlinxi The Paranoid Cook Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 655 Rep Power: 0	This is on order: Newegg.com - Foxconn FV-N88XMAD2-ONOC GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported OverClock Video Card - Retail is that okay? __________________ 700 Watt Toughpower Cable Management Power supply -- Asus P55 LE Motherboard -- Intel Core i7 860 2.8GHZ Quad Core -- 6Gb Dominator Ram DD3 8 Latency Timings -- Windows 7 64bit -- Gigabyte GTX470 Superclocked Video Card -- 1.5 TB Hard drive, 1TB hard drive, 250GB Hard drive, and a partridge in a pear tree.

Nov 24, 2007, 06:38 PM	#138
zpecial DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	i got one of these - a 8800 gtx and it laughs at anything i throw at it

Nov 25, 2007, 10:04 PM	#140
Madgoat1979 VTX NuTz!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 763 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	WOW! I just got a 5000+ black edition x2 and clocked it right up to 3.15ghz (upgrade from my crying 3800 single core that was clocked 3.05ghz) AND OMG did my system love me for it! I now know my proc was a major bottle neck for the 8800gtx, without changing game settings at all, I saw a 35 FPS increase with just about every GAME! I could play all my games maxed up before, But now I have plenty of power to spare, I love this 8800! It keeps the power coming with every little upgrade I keep throwing at it! Oh, and for those of us still pushing AM2, buy this proc NOW! tiger had it for 99 buck the other day! It is freaking the best upgrade you will ever imagine. 3.15ghz on air (arctic freezer 64, $20 from newegg) and I can still push it more! My memory is the only thing holding me back right now, But at 3.15 who cares?! ~G~ __________________

Jan 11, 2008, 04:04 PM	#141
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	I just ordered this bad boy. XFX 8800(G92) GTS 512 Alpha Dog Edition Overnight shipping and the works, man I can't wait!!! This is my first video upgrade in like 2 years. __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Jan 11, 2008, 10:06 PM	#142
SimonShaw DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0	I've got an 8800GTS 640 and its crap in vista - damn nvidia

Jan 13, 2008, 05:55 AM	#143
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	I bought an Galaxy 8800GT last week. Thing runs @ 756/1100 24/7 __________________

Jan 17, 2008, 09:46 PM	#146
nmi576 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi there, I have an 8800GTX as well and just tried an Omega driver. Here's a screenshot of the settings: Very nice, except that it doesn't recognise my card and doesn't let me choose 16:10 resolutions like 1440x900. Great job. Going back to official drivers.

Jan 18, 2008, 07:07 AM	#147
Aurahead DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 51 Rep Power: 0	Just got BFG 8800GTS OC 512MB like 2days ago. Amazing! Just love this card. And Crysis play so well. __________________ [COLOR=#455b64] [/COLOR]

Jan 26, 2008, 12:25 AM	#148
MiracleMan DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 63 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Just installed my new PNY 8800gt 512mb. Now my aging 939 system are choking it, but I didn´t oced yet. Playing prostreet and cod4 maxed out @1440x900. Oh boy, I didn´t miss my x1900xt at all!

Jan 28, 2008, 02:58 PM	#149
Madgoat1979 VTX NuTz!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 763 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Welcome! ^^^ Get 2 1GB sticks of ram and run dual channel (If you arent already) 2gb and dual channel togather will help out Greatly! (not to mention if you can get those timings as tight as possible, get some quality ram) 939 systems are still great performers! Post up some numbers! ~MG~ __________________

Jul 15, 2008, 05:30 PM	#150
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,795 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	i think we should have a new sticky thread called, The official "I got a GTX280/260" thread it should be stickied and this thread should be unstickied to replace this one. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later