3870 x2 length

dmx07 · 12 Mar 2008 at 11:52

Hi all,
I considering getting an 3870 x2 but concerned that it wont fit in my coolermaster Centurion 5 case. I currently have an 6800GS extreme and it looks like there is about 4 inches spare.

Any idea how much longer the 3870 x2 or indeed an 8800GTX is in comparison to my 6800GS?

Also, given that I use 1680 x 1050 res do I need a 1Gb 3870 x2 or would an 8800GT suffice? I dont mind spending a little extra if it future proofs my purchase a little longer but also dont want to spend money un-necessarily!

psychas · 12 Mar 2008 at 11:55

same as gtx

dmx07 · 12 Mar 2008 at 11:58

apologies if I wasnt clear - what I meant was how much longer than my 6800 is the GTX or the 3870 x2..

skunksta · 12 Mar 2008 at 12:32

10 and half inch.Got tape measure out.

-iceblade^ · 12 Mar 2008 at 12:38

look through the HardwareCanucks review of the card - it says somewhere in there...

abyways, go for the X2... better in terms of futureproofing IMO

dmx07 · 12 Mar 2008 at 12:42

thanks.. will get my tape measure out this eve to make sure..

psychas · 12 Mar 2008 at 12:56

if you tight for space 8800gts g92 is quite short

dmx07 · 12 Mar 2008 at 12:59

thanks for that. I think it might be a bit tight.
U reckon the 8800gts g92 will play new games at 1680x1050 pretty smoothly?

psychas · 12 Mar 2008 at 13:01

it should handle everything, i have the card my self. brilliant card

and if you overclock it a bit it will even be better

edit: it can handle crysis at that rez on high so i guess it will handle other games much better

LoadsaMoney · 12 Mar 2008 at 13:04

dmx07 said:
thanks for that. I think it might be a bit tight.
U reckon the 8800gts g92 will play new games at 1680x1050 pretty smoothly?

With ease, at that res the GTS would be GTX performance, or could be slightly faster in some.

schumi84 · 12 Mar 2008 at 13:04

GTS should be fine, anything 1920x1440 and above with AA/AF on and that is where the GTX is able to stretch its legs and move ahead.

I went for the X2 mainly cos i liked the concept and am a fan of ATi, and i 'only' run at 1650x1080 on a 22" Hanns-G.

dmx07 · 12 Mar 2008 at 13:22

as a matter of interest, how much better is the GTS G92 version than the original GT. Ive been offered this:
BFG 8800 GT 512 OC edition for £120..

dmx07 · 12 Mar 2008 at 15:06

any thoughts on this?
I want to make a decision today if poss. cheers..

HeX · 12 Mar 2008 at 15:09

For £120 i'd snap that GTS512 up.

dmx07 · 12 Mar 2008 at 15:21

8800 GT 512, not GTS..

drunkenmaster · 12 Mar 2008 at 15:26

skunksta said:
10 and half inch.Got tape measure out.

i can confirm this is the length, although i have no tape measure.

too easy?

dmx07 · 12 Mar 2008 at 15:50

Banny · 12 Mar 2008 at 19:43

I got a 3870x2 to fit in a Lian-Li 60 series case so if it will fit in that it will fit in moset cases.

RizlaKing · 12 Mar 2008 at 20:21

Yeah length of card was my concern as well i have a thermaltake tsunami dream and not a lot of room between my 7800gtx and hd cage lol. I feel a pair of tin snips will be needed when i buy a nice new X2 be it 387 or 487

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steve258 · 12 Mar 2008 at 20:29

dmx07 said:
as a matter of interest, how much better is the GTS G92 version than the original GT. Ive been offered this:
BFG 8800 GT 512 OC edition for £120..

If you don't want to spend a lot then £120 for a BFG OC GT is quite a good deal.

GTS is a about 5-10FPS faster than a stock GT in most games for £45 extra. Lots of reviews available on google.