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

Zardon · Nov 9, 2006, 11:57 PM

Well im sure you read our review and many others. These cards kick ass. Share your thoughts if you bought one. Happy? Disappointed? Discuss !

IamLakota · Nov 13, 2006, 12:51 AM

I picked up my new 680i Evga board and a new 8800GTS today,...

,..all I have to do now is try and patiently wait another two week's till I get paid again,so I an pick up my new memory then I can sit down and get this new rig off the ground,until then I'll just hold the boxes and drool!!!

CDsDontBurn · Nov 13, 2006, 01:42 AM

remember to register both products within 30 days!

Necrosis · Nov 13, 2006, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamLakota

I picked up my new 680i Evga board and a new 8800GTS today,...

,..all I have to do now is try and patiently wait another two week's till I get paid again,so I an pick up my new memory then I can sit down and get this new rig off the ground,until then I'll just hold the boxes and drool!!!

Hmm think this calls for a fishing pole, some high quality ram, and your address. Then cast, ring, and laugh.

IamLakota · Nov 13, 2006, 07:28 PM

I registered both the board and the card with evga and also signed up for their "RMA" special,just incase there is a problem with either one.I also had a nice suprise,Fry's sold me the board instore for 299+tax and frys website listed the board at 269,I made a trip by frys today with my reciept and was refunded the difference,I also did the same with my E6600,as their website list it for 20 less than the store. I only have one question if any one can help me with it I'd appreciate it. Is it better to run dual channel memory using just two memory slots? I seem to remember that with my old P4 Asus P4C-800E-Deluxe there was a performence hit if you used all 4 memory slots instead of only 2 slots.I was wondering if this was still a problem with dual channel memory boards.

CDsDontBurn · Nov 14, 2006, 07:43 AM

the 680i board from eVGA will take a performance hit if you use all four dimms. it will run the memory at 2T settings.

IamLakota · Nov 14, 2006, 09:38 PM

Thank's CdsDontBurn,that bit of info helps me plan my memory purchase out.
I'll get two gig's of ram instead of 1gig now and 1 gig later.I wonder why using all four dimms causes this problem??

CDsDontBurn · Nov 14, 2006, 10:11 PM

Another thing to watch out for with the 680i board is if you run DDR 533/667 the board will run the memory at 1T (if using just two dimms), but if you use pc2 800/pc2 1000 (and pc2 1200 SLI ready memory), the memory will default to 2T timings regardless even if you use 2 dimms.

RUIN · Nov 19, 2006, 10:34 PM

I got me a sexy eVGA 8800gtx

CDsDontBurn · Nov 19, 2006, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUIN

I got me a sexy eVGA 8800gtx

cool! please be sure to register it

.

ProGamer · Nov 20, 2006, 10:54 AM

I'm having my MSI 8800GTX already for a wekk now. I'm a bit disappoint about the driver support. I normally use Windows X64 and sometimes Vista RC1 64bit. For both Systems I don't find a driver. I think this is *****. I paid for the card 600€ and can't use it.

I installed Windows XP Pro in the 32bit Version and then the card really rocks, now I think about a new CPU. My Athlon64 X2 at 2,71Ghz seems to be to slow for this card.

CDsDontBurn · Nov 20, 2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProGamer

I installed Windows XP Pro in the 32bit Version and then the card really rocks, now I think about a new CPU. My Athlon64 X2 at 2,71Ghz seems to be to slow for this card.

yes, that is true. AFAIK, even the e6700 bottlenecks this card quite a bit.

IamLakota · Nov 26, 2006, 12:53 PM

CdsDontBurn,with the latest drivers installed (got my system up finialy)
it only has 60hz as the refresh rate for my monitor how do I get it 75hz,
do I need and older driver??I'm new to nvidia hardware.

CDsDontBurn · Nov 26, 2006, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamLakota

CdsDontBurn,with the latest drivers installed (got my system up finialy)
it only has 60hz as the refresh rate for my monitor how do I get it 75hz,
do I need and older driver??I'm new to nvidia hardware.

The only official driver available right now is the 97.02, which is designed specifically for the 8800 series cards. The only other driver available that i know of, is the beta driver that came included in the CD of your EVGA card.

and check your PM

RUIN · Dec 2, 2006, 04:11 PM

I have registered it

Was wondering about the 60hertz thang also, not that its a problem.

CDsDontBurn · Dec 2, 2006, 09:19 PM

AFAIK, on LCDs, the refresh rate doesn't really matter at all, it's on CRTs that it matters. the refresh rate on a CRT would be similar to that of the response time in an LCD, but the response time is set by the LCD already.

IamLakota · Dec 2, 2006, 09:46 PM

RUIN,I revieved a reply from eVGA,the optimum refresh for our moniotr is 60hz,they also explained to me that if your using the DVI instead of the anolog connections (running didital) 60 is all you need 75hz doesnt increase or decrease anything seen on the screen or in games. I never knew this but eVGA has so far provided me with EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT,..Oh and a Big Thanks toCDsDontBurn,he the Man!!

CDsDontBurn · Dec 2, 2006, 10:09 PM

lol....i don't deserve all the credit, my team at work does

Rasta Monsta · Dec 3, 2006, 01:25 AM

Got one from BFGTech, it is awesome.

rasta

PS Hey, Spamela, you have 8 of 18 posts in this thread alone!

zaim · Dec 3, 2006, 02:37 AM

i've sold my 7900gtx and getting an 8800gts in a coupla weeks!! so far so good in terms of reviews and compatibility when it comes to the GTS.. but i've come across some guys having driver issues with the GTX?

ViRuS2k · Dec 5, 2006, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

yes, that is true. AFAIK, even the e6700 bottlenecks this card quite a bit.

Give your games ODDLES of CANDY crank that aa and af and you wont have that much of a bottle neck

CDsDontBurn · Dec 5, 2006, 05:50 AM

no, i know that. but what i'm saying is that even an e6700 won't make a GTX perform the way it should. You need to clock it up to ~3Ghz or so before it begins to perform the way it should.

jjesusfreak01 · Dec 5, 2006, 08:50 PM

And if I recall correctly, you can do that by just upgrading your air cooled solution, no water cooling necessary on the slick new Intels. Just hope your BIOS allows it.

Rasta Monsta · Dec 5, 2006, 09:19 PM

3.25 is easy on stock HSF and mild voltage increases.

zaim · Dec 6, 2006, 11:47 AM

just found a review on the 8800GTS/GTX pulled apart and compared

http://www.overclockers.co.nz/ocnz/r...tsn8800gtx0106

IamLakota · Dec 7, 2006, 10:39 AM

CdsDontBurn, I have a question here,I know and have downloaded the latest bios for the eVGA 680i mobo but could you tell me what the line should say when I boot my comp.,ie what is the wording when you boot up to let you know the bios was updated,I dont believe it is the 6.00PG right after AwardBios is it??

IamLakota · Dec 7, 2006, 10:48 AM

Oh I was able to OC the board last night up to 2.9mhz with my E6600
first time I've tryed it

cant wait until tommorro when I get paid going to
get a new Zalman 9500 and try it out since I've run into a problem with my Resirator setup. Though I'm going to do a little modding on the mounting tray
after I remove the mobo first,me thinks a nice square hole cut into the plate so I can change HSFs with out haveing to "dissasemble everything is in order.

ViRuS2k · Dec 7, 2006, 02:38 PM

Got my GTX yesterday WOW is all i can say to comprehend the power of these things and the IQ... my jaw hit the floor when i tryed out dark messiah

at 16xaa 16x af max settings

josh2thad · Dec 7, 2006, 05:04 PM

this thread should be the " Im Loaded" thread, i dont havr 500-700$ for a video card

CDsDontBurn · Dec 7, 2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamLakota

CdsDontBurn, I have a question here,I know and have downloaded the latest bios for the eVGA 680i mobo but could you tell me what the line should say when I boot my comp.,ie what is the wording when you boot up to let you know the bios was updated,I dont believe it is the 6.00PG right after AwardBios is it??

It should say the date of the BIOS, should be 11-22-06, and it should also say the BIOS version, p21 is the latest version, are the things you will be checking for. Those should be located on the bottom left and top right corners.

Nov 9, 2006, 11:57 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	The offical "I got a 8800 GTS/ GTX" thread Well im sure you read our review and many others. These cards kick ass. Share your thoughts if you bought one. Happy? Disappointed? Discuss !

Nov 13, 2006, 12:51 AM	#2
IamLakota HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Viriginia Posts: 552 Rep Power: 0	I picked up my new 680i Evga board and a new 8800GTS today,... ,..all I have to do now is try and patiently wait another two week's till I get paid again,so I an pick up my new memory then I can sit down and get this new rig off the ground,until then I'll just hold the boxes and drool!!! __________________ Harley Davidson: If You Have To Ask You Wouldn't Understand!!! System Specs: Mobo:Asus P6T Deluxe V2,intel i7 920,2x BFG GTX 250 oc in SLI,Corsair 6gigs tri channel pc12800CL8 2xWD Velociraptor's 2x74gig WD Raptor , X-Fi Fatal1ty Titainium,HANNS-G HG281HD 1080p 28" monitor,Coolermaster HAF/922,PC-PWR&Cooling Sliencer 750,CoolerMaster V8 HSF

Nov 13, 2006, 01:42 AM	#3
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	remember to register both products within 30 days! __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Nov 13, 2006, 07:28 PM	#5
IamLakota HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Viriginia Posts: 552 Rep Power: 0	I registered both the board and the card with evga and also signed up for their "RMA" special,just incase there is a problem with either one.I also had a nice suprise,Fry's sold me the board instore for 299+tax and frys website listed the board at 269,I made a trip by frys today with my reciept and was refunded the difference,I also did the same with my E6600,as their website list it for 20 less than the store. I only have one question if any one can help me with it I'd appreciate it. Is it better to run dual channel memory using just two memory slots? I seem to remember that with my old P4 Asus P4C-800E-Deluxe there was a performence hit if you used all 4 memory slots instead of only 2 slots.I was wondering if this was still a problem with dual channel memory boards. __________________ Harley Davidson: If You Have To Ask You Wouldn't Understand!!! System Specs: Mobo:Asus P6T Deluxe V2,intel i7 920,2x BFG GTX 250 oc in SLI,Corsair 6gigs tri channel pc12800CL8 2xWD Velociraptor's 2x74gig WD Raptor , X-Fi Fatal1ty Titainium,HANNS-G HG281HD 1080p 28" monitor,Coolermaster HAF/922,PC-PWR&Cooling Sliencer 750,CoolerMaster V8 HSF

Nov 14, 2006, 07:43 AM	#6
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	the 680i board from eVGA will take a performance hit if you use all four dimms. it will run the memory at 2T settings. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Nov 14, 2006, 09:38 PM	#7
IamLakota HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Viriginia Posts: 552 Rep Power: 0	Thank's CdsDontBurn,that bit of info helps me plan my memory purchase out. I'll get two gig's of ram instead of 1gig now and 1 gig later.I wonder why using all four dimms causes this problem?? __________________ Harley Davidson: If You Have To Ask You Wouldn't Understand!!! System Specs: Mobo:Asus P6T Deluxe V2,intel i7 920,2x BFG GTX 250 oc in SLI,Corsair 6gigs tri channel pc12800CL8 2xWD Velociraptor's 2x74gig WD Raptor , X-Fi Fatal1ty Titainium,HANNS-G HG281HD 1080p 28" monitor,Coolermaster HAF/922,PC-PWR&Cooling Sliencer 750,CoolerMaster V8 HSF

Nov 14, 2006, 10:11 PM	#8
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	Another thing to watch out for with the 680i board is if you run DDR 533/667 the board will run the memory at 1T (if using just two dimms), but if you use pc2 800/pc2 1000 (and pc2 1200 SLI ready memory), the memory will default to 2T timings regardless even if you use 2 dimms. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Nov 19, 2006, 10:34 PM	#9
RUIN DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I got me a sexy eVGA 8800gtx __________________ L630A e6600 3600mhz 1.35v Tuniq Tower 120 Asus p5w dh dlx wifi 1506 Gskill 2gb D9's 250gb Seagate Perps Intel Matrix Raid 0 eVGA 8800gtx Samsung 205bw Audigy 2zs OCZ 520 Powerstream Antec P160w

Nov 20, 2006, 10:54 AM	#11
ProGamer DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I'm having my MSI 8800GTX already for a wekk now. I'm a bit disappoint about the driver support. I normally use Windows X64 and sometimes Vista RC1 64bit. For both Systems I don't find a driver. I think this is *****. I paid for the card 600€ and can't use it. I installed Windows XP Pro in the 32bit Version and then the card really rocks, now I think about a new CPU. My Athlon64 X2 at 2,71Ghz seems to be to slow for this card.

Nov 26, 2006, 12:53 PM	#13
IamLakota HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Viriginia Posts: 552 Rep Power: 0	CdsDontBurn,with the latest drivers installed (got my system up finialy) it only has 60hz as the refresh rate for my monitor how do I get it 75hz, do I need and older driver??I'm new to nvidia hardware. __________________ Harley Davidson: If You Have To Ask You Wouldn't Understand!!! System Specs: Mobo:Asus P6T Deluxe V2,intel i7 920,2x BFG GTX 250 oc in SLI,Corsair 6gigs tri channel pc12800CL8 2xWD Velociraptor's 2x74gig WD Raptor , X-Fi Fatal1ty Titainium,HANNS-G HG281HD 1080p 28" monitor,Coolermaster HAF/922,PC-PWR&Cooling Sliencer 750,CoolerMaster V8 HSF

Dec 2, 2006, 04:11 PM	#15
RUIN DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I have registered it Was wondering about the 60hertz thang also, not that its a problem. __________________ L630A e6600 3600mhz 1.35v Tuniq Tower 120 Asus p5w dh dlx wifi 1506 Gskill 2gb D9's 250gb Seagate Perps Intel Matrix Raid 0 eVGA 8800gtx Samsung 205bw Audigy 2zs OCZ 520 Powerstream Antec P160w

Dec 2, 2006, 09:19 PM	#16
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	AFAIK, on LCDs, the refresh rate doesn't really matter at all, it's on CRTs that it matters. the refresh rate on a CRT would be similar to that of the response time in an LCD, but the response time is set by the LCD already. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Dec 2, 2006, 09:46 PM	#17
IamLakota HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Viriginia Posts: 552 Rep Power: 0	RUIN,I revieved a reply from eVGA,the optimum refresh for our moniotr is 60hz,they also explained to me that if your using the DVI instead of the anolog connections (running didital) 60 is all you need 75hz doesnt increase or decrease anything seen on the screen or in games. I never knew this but eVGA has so far provided me with EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT,..Oh and a Big Thanks toCDsDontBurn,he the Man!! __________________ Harley Davidson: If You Have To Ask You Wouldn't Understand!!! System Specs: Mobo:Asus P6T Deluxe V2,intel i7 920,2x BFG GTX 250 oc in SLI,Corsair 6gigs tri channel pc12800CL8 2xWD Velociraptor's 2x74gig WD Raptor , X-Fi Fatal1ty Titainium,HANNS-G HG281HD 1080p 28" monitor,Coolermaster HAF/922,PC-PWR&Cooling Sliencer 750,CoolerMaster V8 HSF

Dec 2, 2006, 10:09 PM	#18
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	lol....i don't deserve all the credit, my team at work does __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Dec 3, 2006, 02:37 AM	#20
zaim HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,052 Rep Power: 42	i've sold my 7900gtx and getting an 8800gts in a coupla weeks!! so far so good in terms of reviews and compatibility when it comes to the GTS.. but i've come across some guys having driver issues with the GTX? __________________ زعيم MAIN PC(1)(2)(3):•Q9550•GAP35DS3P• 4GBCrucialPC2-8500BallistixTracerLED•XFX9800GTX•3x146GB CheetahSAS15K.5 Raid0•2x 1TB Raid1•LianLiA10B•2x22"5ms@3360x1050• BEDROOM HTPC(1)(2)(3):E6600•MSI945GM3-F•2048DDR2667•1TB•Samsung26"HDTV•HybridHDTV•5.1• Laptop:•Centrino2 P8400 1066fsb•4GB-DDR2 800•320GBSATA•DVDDL•15.4"WXGA•802.11a/b/g/n• WHServer:•AM2 5200+•2GB DDR2 800•Lots of TB Storage•1GB TCP/IP• www.zaimc.com // myspace/zaimc // zaimm.deviantart BLOG BLOG BLOG BLOG BLOG 16 x 92mm fan + radiator experiment!

Dec 5, 2006, 05:50 AM	#22
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	no, i know that. but what i'm saying is that even an e6700 won't make a GTX perform the way it should. You need to clock it up to ~3Ghz or so before it begins to perform the way it should. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Dec 5, 2006, 08:50 PM	#23
jjesusfreak01 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	And if I recall correctly, you can do that by just upgrading your air cooled solution, no water cooling necessary on the slick new Intels. Just hope your BIOS allows it.

Dec 6, 2006, 11:47 AM	#25
zaim HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,052 Rep Power: 42	just found a review on the 8800GTS/GTX pulled apart and compared http://www.overclockers.co.nz/ocnz/r...tsn8800gtx0106 __________________ زعيم MAIN PC(1)(2)(3):•Q9550•GAP35DS3P• 4GBCrucialPC2-8500BallistixTracerLED•XFX9800GTX•3x146GB CheetahSAS15K.5 Raid0•2x 1TB Raid1•LianLiA10B•2x22"5ms@3360x1050• BEDROOM HTPC(1)(2)(3):E6600•MSI945GM3-F•2048DDR2667•1TB•Samsung26"HDTV•HybridHDTV•5.1• Laptop:•Centrino2 P8400 1066fsb•4GB-DDR2 800•320GBSATA•DVDDL•15.4"WXGA•802.11a/b/g/n• WHServer:•AM2 5200+•2GB DDR2 800•Lots of TB Storage•1GB TCP/IP• www.zaimc.com // myspace/zaimc // zaimm.deviantart BLOG BLOG BLOG BLOG BLOG 16 x 92mm fan + radiator experiment!

Dec 7, 2006, 10:39 AM	#26
IamLakota HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Viriginia Posts: 552 Rep Power: 0	CdsDontBurn, I have a question here,I know and have downloaded the latest bios for the eVGA 680i mobo but could you tell me what the line should say when I boot my comp.,ie what is the wording when you boot up to let you know the bios was updated,I dont believe it is the 6.00PG right after AwardBios is it?? __________________ Harley Davidson: If You Have To Ask You Wouldn't Understand!!! System Specs: Mobo:Asus P6T Deluxe V2,intel i7 920,2x BFG GTX 250 oc in SLI,Corsair 6gigs tri channel pc12800CL8 2xWD Velociraptor's 2x74gig WD Raptor , X-Fi Fatal1ty Titainium,HANNS-G HG281HD 1080p 28" monitor,Coolermaster HAF/922,PC-PWR&Cooling Sliencer 750,CoolerMaster V8 HSF

Dec 7, 2006, 10:48 AM	#27
IamLakota HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Viriginia Posts: 552 Rep Power: 0	Oh I was able to OC the board last night up to 2.9mhz with my E6600 first time I've tryed it cant wait until tommorro when I get paid going to get a new Zalman 9500 and try it out since I've run into a problem with my Resirator setup. Though I'm going to do a little modding on the mounting tray after I remove the mobo first,me thinks a nice square hole cut into the plate so I can change HSFs with out haveing to "dissasemble everything is in order. __________________ Harley Davidson: If You Have To Ask You Wouldn't Understand!!! System Specs: Mobo:Asus P6T Deluxe V2,intel i7 920,2x BFG GTX 250 oc in SLI,Corsair 6gigs tri channel pc12800CL8 2xWD Velociraptor's 2x74gig WD Raptor , X-Fi Fatal1ty Titainium,HANNS-G HG281HD 1080p 28" monitor,Coolermaster HAF/922,PC-PWR&Cooling Sliencer 750,CoolerMaster V8 HSF

Dec 7, 2006, 02:38 PM	#28
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Got my GTX yesterday WOW is all i can say to comprehend the power of these things and the IQ... my jaw hit the floor when i tryed out dark messiah at 16xaa 16x af max settings

Dec 7, 2006, 05:04 PM	#29
josh2thad DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 431 Rep Power: 0	this thread should be the " Im Loaded" thread, i dont havr 500-700$ for a video card