New Nvidia 8800 GT Details
October 8th, 2007 Posted in Hardware, PC, Technology
Last week we wrote that Nvidia will be releasing a new mainstream card just in time for Crysis and UT3, the 8800GT. As you can see above, the first images have been leaked, and the first tech specs are in too. The card, based on 65nm process with 96 stream processors, will come in two flavors, a 256 MB version and a 512 MB version, both running at 600 MHz core clock and 1800 MHz memory clock. It will be released on October 29, in a $200 – $250 price range.
October 8th, 2007 at 8:55 am
I’m gonna sell my 8800 gts for this card, you can clearly see this card will easily run crysis no probs. With the new 65nm chip set and etc it’s defiantly worth it. x3 cheaper then the 8800gtx and almost the same specs. Almost x2 faster then the 8800gts 320mb and almost half the price.
October 8th, 2007 at 9:00 am
It’s not twice as fast as the 8800gts 320, but pretty much the same. The big difference is that it’s 65nm, meaning far cooler, quieter and lower power consumption.
October 8th, 2007 at 9:08 am
In memory it’s almost 2 times faster, not overall. But, you can get such a better resolution. Also, no 8800gtx 320mb has fully nailed a 600 core. It’s still a good buy for 200 bucks, then 330 for a high end GTS
October 8th, 2007 at 9:09 am
Also, Not All 8800GTS***
October 8th, 2007 at 9:20 am
Actually the 8800 gts has a 384 bit memory bus, 8800 gt has only 256. I think performance wise, the 8800 gt is just under the 8800 gts 640 MB.
It’s also the reason Nvidia has discontinued the 320 MB version, and beefed up the 640 MB version to 112 stream processors instead of 96.
October 8th, 2007 at 9:49 am
o really, i never knew they discontinued the 320mb versions.
October 8th, 2007 at 10:10 am
James I cant seem to find the 112 stream processors, care to lend a hand?
October 8th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Wicker:
http://tinyurl.com/2t37k4
and
http://tinyurl.com/3c7o5e
Remember that it’s still unconfirmed by Nvidia, the NDA on the new cards expires on October 29, so nothing will be official until then.
October 8th, 2007 at 2:30 pm
I just bought a GTS 320 … and I am fairly happy with it … but it is an eVGA so I do have 90 days to step up to something better when I am ready (and I am going to just waiting for some info on other newer cards). Also this card is NOT better than a GTS … it sits inbetween the top 8600 card and the 8800 GTS series. Selling your card for this one would be a mistake Wicker .. you are better off waiting for the 8900 series and investing in those cards.
October 8th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Anuban, sorry to hear you just got a 320MB 8800 GTS, as the 8800 GT certainly will be better, it’s the exact reason why Nvidia is disconcerting the 320 MB.
The 8800 GT performs so well that Nvidia had to beef up the 640 MB version, as it was threatened by the new card.
The 8900 series won’t arrive this year, the 8800 GT is probably the most powerful card Nvidia will release this fall/winter, because it doesn’t need another high end card, the current one beats anything ATI can throw at it.
Nvidia is keeping the 8900 and on until ATI can match it with something, same reason Intel won’t release any CPU faster than 3GHz today… there’s simply no reason to.
October 8th, 2007 at 4:00 pm
That is not what I read … I read that the GT will sit between the 8600 and the 8800 GTS card … if it is better it is no big deal to me because my card is an eVGA card and I can always use the step program to get it if the benchmarks show a significant improvement at resolutions in the 1024×768-1600×1200 range. Otherwise I will wait. I do have 75 days or so left to make a decision. Also I think I will wait and see what Nvidia has to say about the 8900 since I do have time. If I have to settle for upgrading to the GTX then so be it .. that is the best card around (well the Ultra is better but still second best is no slouch and I can always SLI them later).
October 9th, 2007 at 7:38 am
When the benchmarks are in, then we’ll know who’s right and who’s wrong
October 15th, 2007 at 2:58 am
) I was wondering if any one knows what kind of PCI express going to be used by ATI HD 2950 and Geforce 8800 GT. I heard its going to be PCI-2.0. If that’s the case, can I use a-PCI-2.0 card in my PCI-Express 16x slot?
2) Can the ATI 2900Pro or Geforce 8800GTS out put 1080P on to a TV(SAMSUNG Model FP-T5084) or is it just 1080i? When I ask that question from ATI they said it can, but when I go to the flowing manufacture’s website, it said “HDMI output support all display resolutions up to 1920×1080i only”. Is there some other brand that can output 1080p using HDMI cables?
http://www.sapphiretech.com/us/products/products_overview.php?gpid=190&grp=3
Thanks.
October 29th, 2007 at 10:24 am
Ok I’m confused now. Not being an advanced user hear, what I want to know is how the GT version stacks up to the gtx and the GTX ultra version. I was thinking about purchasing the standard gtx/768Mb version. Is it worth it now? Should I go gor this GT version? Obviously using price versus performance will be a major determinant in my decision. Should I assume that this card will be cheaper than the GTS version? If so perhaps I should purchase this version over the GTX versions. Decisions Decisions
October 30th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Ok this card hauls so much butt for the price just look what AnandTech had to say
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3140&p=1
They compare it to the 8800 GTX and the 8800 GT comes so close to the GTX its well worth every penny. If you have a 320Mb or 640Mb GTS you should seriously consider the 8800 GT 512Mb version. The GTX and the Ultra’s are over priced beasts for crazy enthusiasts. Save the money and go buy a wicked mobo or some beer.