Nvidia 7800

Zardon · Jun 27, 2005, 11:01 AM

vote and discuss

Mort_Cinder · Jun 27, 2005, 11:11 AM

it looks really awesome, but just WAY WAY too expensive for me. i might get one once the prices drop later on, but for now im planning on a 6800GT.

Sargentwhitey · Jun 27, 2005, 11:16 AM

Waiting for the R520 to be released, talked about, benchmarked, criticized, praised, and put under investigation first

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Asmoday · Jun 27, 2005, 11:19 AM

im happy with what I have ....

for now anyway....

TJ- · Jun 27, 2005, 11:30 AM

im happy with what I have .... 6800GT

pigdog · Jun 27, 2005, 11:39 AM

I'm never happy with what I have.

Sandok · Jun 27, 2005, 12:02 PM

your wallet must hate you!

I just got a X800XTPE and damn happy with it!

bananaman · Jun 27, 2005, 12:18 PM

i am interested in ATIs next offering. Am finding the problem with having native res of 1920x1200 is that you need a bitching card

Zardon · Jun 27, 2005, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bananaman

i am interested in ATIs next offering. Am finding the problem with having native res of 1920x1200 is that you need a bitching card

For gaming at the native res or the IQ in windows? I never really found any issues with the 6800 ultras at 1920x1200 but I know some people complained of shimmering.

bananaman · Jun 27, 2005, 01:38 PM

i have found with the x800xt with settigs on high, and trying to put moderate AA and AF on it starts to really hit FPS

i am being rather picky, as at 1920x1200 with high settings no AA and AF it runs fine. but BF2 looks nasty with no AA

nana

Falstaff · Jun 27, 2005, 01:54 PM

I will wait for ATI....regardless

humonous · Jun 27, 2005, 02:09 PM

What is the point of buying one of these cards anyway? they remain top of the heap for a few weeks, then they bring out a faster version and the model you bought comes free in a packet of cornflakes. Its a neverending cycle of wallet emptying stupidity.

Dalton Sleeper · Jun 27, 2005, 02:47 PM

Waiting for R520, my X800XTPE isn't fast enough, maybe 2*R520 XT PE is...

pigdog · Jun 27, 2005, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalton Sleeper

Waiting for R520, my X800XTPE isn't fast enough, maybe 2*R520 XT PE is...

I'm hearing ya!

Sandok · Jun 27, 2005, 03:07 PM

god I can't believe people have so much to spend!!!

RIV@NVX · Jun 27, 2005, 03:18 PM

Too expensive for me... but all those sweet 6600s will now get a pricedrop, hopefully!

Junkguy · Jun 27, 2005, 03:27 PM

This card wouldn't work too well on my "mid-end" system, I only have a 250w PSU

Warpy · Jun 27, 2005, 03:30 PM

I'm content with my BFG 6800 ULTRA OC. Till I see the need to upgrade, I will stick with what I have as my games run just fine.

kelticknight · Jun 27, 2005, 03:37 PM

happy with ati x8ooxt pe,runs everything good and don't see point to keep getting lateset at those prices

Bart1987 · Jun 27, 2005, 03:58 PM

the amount of money you have to pay more for a 7800gtx compared to a 6800ultra isn't worth it in my opinion

CDsDontBurn · Jun 27, 2005, 04:50 PM

i'm happy with what i have. I don't neet to spend $1,200 to gain a marginal performance increase.

mike2h · Jun 27, 2005, 05:01 PM

what about - 'it looks great but do not need one at this time' or something along those lines?
my 6880gt at ultra will do me just fine for at least another 1-2 years. i think it(7xxx) is an impressive card. the fact that they brought it to market so soon after their last release is impressive too. i also think this is an error in marketing on their part. i would have waited 'till the fall.

crapman777 · Jun 27, 2005, 05:17 PM

i havent seen the spec for te 7800 but i am sure they will be "spectacularly" greater than any previous release.

What will it be? a 20mhz increase in the core memory? HD 3.7.6? Shader model 3.1.1.2? Please, this obviously isnt for the mainstream market? or is nvidia aiming there? gamers, honestly arent stupid, why upgrade to get 1 more fps, or a better 3d mark score than last time.

I am disgusted with how nvidia and ati consistently bring new cards out, i know its a matter of gaining market share, but idiotic in my mind. These cards wont last long...

germanjulian · Jun 27, 2005, 06:15 PM

for gaming with 1024 resolution my 9800Pro does a very good job still...

way to expensive... (looking for a job looking for a job)

PS: OMG ZARDON!!! what a bike...

**MIG-31** · Jun 27, 2005, 06:17 PM

im happy with my sapphire x800pro......so will not be changing for at least another year..

Dark Lord · Jun 27, 2005, 06:24 PM

im happy with my x800pro and have no reason to upgrade right now.

but it is too damn expensive to even think about buying.

LuCifer · Jun 27, 2005, 06:30 PM

Man that Card is Wicked Sick!
I doont think I'll get one though maybe I will But I dont know I think I'll get a BFG 6800 Ultra for my Next Card.

Ubergrendle · Jun 27, 2005, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUCIFER¹³†

Man that Card is Wicked Sick!
I doont think I'll get one though maybe I will But I dont know I think I'll get a BFG 6800 Ultra for my Next Card.

Nah, its just Ultra Kill good. Wicked Sick is a SLI configuration of two 7800s.

KNIBBO · Jun 27, 2005, 07:14 PM

It's tempting, but since I have a 6800GT and I'm SLI ready, I would think it would make more sense to add a second one of those.

FDM80 · Jun 27, 2005, 08:58 PM

I voted for "screw this they cost too much". I also could have voted for "I'm happy with what I have".

The reason I went with the cost factor is that the if it didn't cost too much I would maybe entertain these new video cards despite the fact that I'm happy with my X800 XL. Top of the line cards have been getting so expensive that it's too much money to spend considering what you can get for just a little less.

If these top of the line cpu's cost ~1000 and a video card is ~600.... that just sounds like too much money going into too few parts of a system to me.

Jun 27, 2005, 11:01 AM	#1
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humonous DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Rep Power: 0	What is the point of buying one of these cards anyway? they remain top of the heap for a few weeks, then they bring out a faster version and the model you bought comes free in a packet of cornflakes. Its a neverending cycle of wallet emptying stupidity.

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Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	I'm content with my BFG 6800 ULTRA OC. Till I see the need to upgrade, I will stick with what I have as my games run just fine.

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Bart1987 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 634 Rep Power: 0	the amount of money you have to pay more for a 7800gtx compared to a 6800ultra isn't worth it in my opinion

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crapman777 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 158 Rep Power: 0	i havent seen the spec for te 7800 but i am sure they will be "spectacularly" greater than any previous release. What will it be? a 20mhz increase in the core memory? HD 3.7.6? Shader model 3.1.1.2? Please, this obviously isnt for the mainstream market? or is nvidia aiming there? gamers, honestly arent stupid, why upgrade to get 1 more fps, or a better 3d mark score than last time. I am disgusted with how nvidia and ati consistently bring new cards out, i know its a matter of gaining market share, but idiotic in my mind. These cards wont last long...

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LuCifer DH sig maker! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fontucky Posts: 1,158 Rep Power: 0	Man that Card is Wicked Sick! I doont think I'll get one though maybe I will But I dont know I think I'll get a BFG 6800 Ultra for my Next Card. __________________

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KNIBBO DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	It's tempting, but since I have a 6800GT and I'm SLI ready, I would think it would make more sense to add a second one of those.

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FDM80 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 136 Rep Power: 0	I voted for "screw this they cost too much". I also could have voted for "I'm happy with what I have". The reason I went with the cost factor is that the if it didn't cost too much I would maybe entertain these new video cards despite the fact that I'm happy with my X800 XL. Top of the line cards have been getting so expensive that it's too much money to spend considering what you can get for just a little less. If these top of the line cpu's cost ~1000 and a video card is ~600.... that just sounds like too much money going into too few parts of a system to me. __________________ Verizon FIOS rules!