DH Review: Palit 7900GT Sonic 512MB

Zardon · Sep 2, 2006, 05:11 PM

Read the review here
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A long time ago someone came up with the phrase “Never judge a book by its cover” and that has gone on to become a well used and understood part of the English language. We all know the meaning behind the phrase and obviously that it doesn't just apply to books.

Today’s review product is Palit's 7900GT however as is obvious from the first few lines of this introduction there is a lot more going on with this card than the model name suggests. Let’s take a look at what Palit have done to make their card stand out from the crowd.

Drakon · Sep 2, 2006, 06:07 PM

Never heard of them before. How's the customer/tech support?

***Veridian3*** · Sep 2, 2006, 07:24 PM

Do you mean if the card breaks or are you thinking about some other form of support? RMA's are handled by the shop you purchase the card from if thats what you are asking.

***Veridian3*** · Sep 2, 2006, 07:25 PM

BTW, Palit are the company who bought Gainwards graphics card business.

Falstaff · Sep 2, 2006, 11:45 PM

Did Gainward have a good rep? I mean the card delivers performance, and if you mess with I know the warranty is voided. But an enthusiast card means that i should deliver even more performance if pushed...say a little more?

BTW - excellent review.

Drakon · Sep 3, 2006, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Veridian3

Do you mean if the card breaks or are you thinking about some other form of support? RMA's are handled by the shop you purchase the card from if thats what you are asking.

Well Stuart I usually buy vid cards online from places like Newegg, ZZF and they usually handle rma claims for up to 30 dys of purchase. After that, all claims are handled by the respective manufacturer.

brutusmaximus · Sep 3, 2006, 12:26 AM

I think its pretty hard to tell until you are put in the situation yourself. also would be hard for a reviewer to say if RMA is good or not as they would be getting preferential treatment.

However on their main site it says ..... http://www.palit.com.tw/en/support/rma.htm

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FOR END-USERS

If you did not purchase Palit's products directly from us, please contact with your direct vendor for RMA service."

They do however deal directly with end customers who purchase from them, I think.....

Wonder if we emailed them would they give information on warranties, their site is pretty poorly laid out http://www.palit.com.tw/en/contact/contact.html

Drakon · Sep 3, 2006, 12:35 AM

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FOR END-USERS

If you did not purchase Palit's products directly from us, please contact with your direct vendor for RMA service."

Uh huh. And what happens when your vendor no longer offers RMA service? Basically, you're screwed?

Lelisevis · Sep 3, 2006, 01:36 AM

Good review.

A nvidia card disguised as an ATI card that'll put the proverbial cat amongst the pigeons. Must admit ive never came across this brand but based on the review they could be one to watch. I like my reviews to start with a little company history but im guessing this ommision is because the company is new?

pr0digal jenius · Sep 3, 2006, 06:54 AM

a red nvidia card?

is nvidia using red now that ATi is getting bought out by a green company?

Stellar review as usual..and very happy o see a new face in the enthusiast OEM market...it's been BFG and XFX running the show with everyone else wonder what ahppened for far too long

dsdsdk · Sep 3, 2006, 11:02 AM

Palit sold a lot of TI4200 back in the days..

I didnt know they had puchaced Gainward... but anyways Gainward had a good rep.

Wonder what the price will be compared to GTX.

niceguyrichy · Sep 3, 2006, 11:20 AM

I'm seeing somewhere around the $500us mark for price with a quick bit of froogling

Great review Stu , and an impressive performance from that card.
I have heard mention of the company before in a kinda 'one to watch' way just recently, seems justified by this evidence

Erroneus · Sep 3, 2006, 12:05 PM

500$ o_O well if thats true, then it's a bad buy imo, you are better of with a x1950.

Vendetta123 · Sep 5, 2006, 06:58 AM

I bought it for 400$ and btw I live on Ural. Very far. I think it'll be 350$ in Europe and USA.I have a trouble with this GPU.Help me please http://www.hardwareheaven.com/nvidia-graphics-cards/117266-7900gt-big-trouble.html

eXplosive · Sep 11, 2006, 10:20 PM

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Sep 2, 2006, 05:11 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	DH Review: Palit 7900GT Sonic 512MB Read the review here ____________________ A long time ago someone came up with the phrase “Never judge a book by its cover” and that has gone on to become a well used and understood part of the English language. We all know the meaning behind the phrase and obviously that it doesn't just apply to books. Today’s review product is Palit's 7900GT however as is obvious from the first few lines of this introduction there is a lot more going on with this card than the model name suggests. Let’s take a look at what Palit have done to make their card stand out from the crowd.

Sep 2, 2006, 11:45 PM	#5
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Did Gainward have a good rep? I mean the card delivers performance, and if you mess with I know the warranty is voided. But an enthusiast card means that i should deliver even more performance if pushed...say a little more? BTW - excellent review. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Sep 3, 2006, 12:26 AM	#7
brutusmaximus DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 520 Rep Power: 76	I think its pretty hard to tell until you are put in the situation yourself. also would be hard for a reviewer to say if RMA is good or not as they would be getting preferential treatment. However on their main site it says ..... http://www.palit.com.tw/en/support/rma.htm " FOR END-USERS If you did not purchase Palit's products directly from us, please contact with your direct vendor for RMA service." They do however deal directly with end customers who purchase from them, I think..... Wonder if we emailed them would they give information on warranties, their site is pretty poorly laid out http://www.palit.com.tw/en/contact/contact.html __________________

Sep 3, 2006, 11:02 AM	#11
dsdsdk DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Denmark, CPH. Posts: 586 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Palit sold a lot of TI4200 back in the days.. I didnt know they had puchaced Gainward... but anyways Gainward had a good rep. Wonder what the price will be compared to GTX. __________________ No more Kitty!

Sep 3, 2006, 12:05 PM	#13
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,417 Rep Power: 119 System Specs	500$ o_O well if thats true, then it's a bad buy imo, you are better of with a x1950. __________________

Sep 2, 2006, 06:07 PM	#2
Drakon DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Floatin'... Posts: 4,957 Rep Power: 0	Never heard of them before. How's the customer/tech support?

Sep 2, 2006, 07:24 PM	#3
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,027 Rep Power: 181	Do you mean if the card breaks or are you thinking about some other form of support? RMA's are handled by the shop you purchase the card from if thats what you are asking.

Sep 2, 2006, 07:25 PM	#4
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,027 Rep Power: 181	BTW, Palit are the company who bought Gainwards graphics card business.

Sep 3, 2006, 01:36 AM	#9
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Good review. A nvidia card disguised as an ATI card that'll put the proverbial cat amongst the pigeons. Must admit ive never came across this brand but based on the review they could be one to watch. I like my reviews to start with a little company history but im guessing this ommision is because the company is new?

Sep 3, 2006, 06:54 AM	#10
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	a red nvidia card? is nvidia using red now that ATi is getting bought out by a green company? Stellar review as usual..and very happy o see a new face in the enthusiast OEM market...it's been BFG and XFX running the show with everyone else wonder what ahppened for far too long

Sep 5, 2006, 06:58 AM	#14
Vendetta123 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I bought it for 400$ and btw I live on Ural. Very far. I think it'll be 350$ in Europe and USA.I have a trouble with this GPU.Help me please http://www.hardwareheaven.com/nvidia-graphics-cards/117266-7900gt-big-trouble.html

Sep 11, 2006, 10:20 PM	#15
eXplosive DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 785 Rep Power: 0	.. __________________ InteL p4 2.4 GHZ ASUS p4xp-x 80 GB 512 MB DDR Ati radeon X800XT 256 MB ddr3 :P somic 2 win