Nvidia Plans Price Drop on High-End Graphic Cards

Vikingod · Feb 24, 2006, 10:13 PM

Nvidia Corp. plans not only to increase performance fiercely with the launch of its new code-named G71 graphics processors, but also to decrease pricing of single-chip high-end graphics cards. For those who demand ultimate performance, dual-chip graphics cards will be promoted.

Nvidia’s yet to be released GeForce 7900 GTX 512MB graphics board has planned retail price tag of $499, whereas the GeForce 7900 GT is projected to be available for $299. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the GeForce 7800 GTX 512 will be down to $399, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.

Nvidia’s code-named G71 graphics processing unit (GPU) will be a 90nm version of the original code-named G70 GPU that has 24 pixel processors and 8 vertex processors. The G70 was originally made using 110nm process technology, which means that producing it using the thinner 90nm fabrication process will decrease the cost of manufacturing and will allow higher clock-speeds compared to existing maximum of 550MHz.
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Eminemdrdre00 · Feb 25, 2006, 12:38 AM

That would be AWESOME!

Paradox Enigma · Feb 25, 2006, 05:07 PM

Indeed! Might just be the time to get that second 7800GTX and go SLI.

Feb 24, 2006, 10:13 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Nvidia Plans Price Drop on High-End Graphic Cards Nvidia Corp. plans not only to increase performance fiercely with the launch of its new code-named G71 graphics processors, but also to decrease pricing of single-chip high-end graphics cards. For those who demand ultimate performance, dual-chip graphics cards will be promoted. Nvidia’s yet to be released GeForce 7900 GTX 512MB graphics board has planned retail price tag of $499, whereas the GeForce 7900 GT is projected to be available for $299. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the GeForce 7800 GTX 512 will be down to $399, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. Nvidia’s code-named G71 graphics processing unit (GPU) will be a 90nm version of the original code-named G70 GPU that has 24 pixel processors and 8 vertex processors. The G70 was originally made using 110nm process technology, which means that producing it using the thinner 90nm fabrication process will decrease the cost of manufacturing and will allow higher clock-speeds compared to existing maximum of 550MHz. ___________ Read More / Source: X-bit labs __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*

Feb 25, 2006, 05:07 PM	#3
Paradox Enigma Lurker Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Planet Earth (I think) Posts: 126 Rep Power: 0	Indeed! Might just be the time to get that second 7800GTX and go SLI. __________________ ...thread killer...

Feb 25, 2006, 12:38 AM	#2
Eminemdrdre00 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 53 Rep Power: 0	That would be AWESOME!