NVIDIA GeForce 7800GTX SLI Review

**MIG-31** · Sep 6, 2005, 06:29 AM

With the success of GeForce 6 series, NVIDIA is determined that their new breed graphics card will take the PC computing scene to another level. Thanks to the SLI (Scalable Link Interface) implemented throughout the GeForce 6 series, PC gaming has never been the same before. Basically SLI allows users to install dual graphics card in a single system which results double in 3D graphics performance. Our previous reviews on NVIDIA’s 6800 Ultra, 6800GT, 6600GT and 6200 series shows a trend that NVIDIA is a leader in the PC graphics card scene. However, due to strong competition from ATI, NVIDIA is determined to grab the throne once again with their much anticipated G70 GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). Ultimately, NVIDIA launched the state of the art graphics card series dubbed GeForce 7 series. At the time of this review, there are two GeForce 7800 series graphics card by NVIDIA, mainly the 7800GTX and the newer 7800GT graphics card. Taking the SLI capabilities into full swing, the GeForce 7800 series have a much improved SLI interface that is expected to deliver outstanding performance.
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nForcer · Sep 6, 2005, 06:41 AM

I've seen two of these in action, in person and can vouche they run VERY HOT, but are E.X.T.R.E.M.E.L.Y powerful. Makes 3dMark2005 look like a childs toy with 16x AA / AS enabled. Completely destroys it with those options disabled. These cards are a force to reckon with.

I just wish they'd drop the price a bit!

EcPercy · Sep 6, 2005, 06:54 AM

Sadly in SLI mode, with 4 display outputs, it does not support dual monitors. Until there is dual monitor support I will stick with one card.

Here are the facts directly from nvidia: http://www.slizone.com/page/slizone_faq.html#s7

hframpto · Sep 6, 2005, 08:22 AM

Just switiched from ATi to GTX. Yes very powerful card. Without good drivers thou, makes a lot of money spent to endure the frustration of not being able to take advantage of my particular game, missing textures in OGL, being Forgotten Battles. Hope they get the drivers fixed soon, as the card has great potential.

Sep 6, 2005, 06:29 AM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,844 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	NVIDIA GeForce 7800GTX SLI Review With the success of GeForce 6 series, NVIDIA is determined that their new breed graphics card will take the PC computing scene to another level. Thanks to the SLI (Scalable Link Interface) implemented throughout the GeForce 6 series, PC gaming has never been the same before. Basically SLI allows users to install dual graphics card in a single system which results double in 3D graphics performance. Our previous reviews on NVIDIA’s 6800 Ultra, 6800GT, 6600GT and 6200 series shows a trend that NVIDIA is a leader in the PC graphics card scene. However, due to strong competition from ATI, NVIDIA is determined to grab the throne once again with their much anticipated G70 GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). Ultimately, NVIDIA launched the state of the art graphics card series dubbed GeForce 7 series. At the time of this review, there are two GeForce 7800 series graphics card by NVIDIA, mainly the 7800GTX and the newer 7800GT graphics card. Taking the SLI capabilities into full swing, the GeForce 7800 series have a much improved SLI interface that is expected to deliver outstanding performance. _______________ Review: pcmoddingmy __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Sep 6, 2005, 06:41 AM	#2
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	I've seen two of these in action, in person and can vouche they run VERY HOT, but are E.X.T.R.E.M.E.L.Y powerful. Makes 3dMark2005 look like a childs toy with 16x AA / AS enabled. Completely destroys it with those options disabled. These cards are a force to reckon with. I just wish they'd drop the price a bit!

Sep 6, 2005, 06:54 AM	#3
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	Sadly in SLI mode, with 4 display outputs, it does not support dual monitors. Until there is dual monitor support I will stick with one card. Here are the facts directly from nvidia: http://www.slizone.com/page/slizone_faq.html#s7

Sep 6, 2005, 08:22 AM	#4
hframpto DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Just switiched from ATi to GTX. Yes very powerful card. Without good drivers thou, makes a lot of money spent to endure the frustration of not being able to take advantage of my particular game, missing textures in OGL, being Forgotten Battles. Hope they get the drivers fixed soon, as the card has great potential.