BFG 8800 GTX/GTS arriving at OcUK soon and some images for you all!!

Darkwave · 4 Nov 2006 at 20:01

LEUVEN said:
It should'nt need to be funny because a 850 is not a 1800 or a 1900 card, but you did notice that.................... didn't you?.

If that makes you laugh then great.

No, that's not what I find funny at all. Where did I mention the X850? :confused:

I replied to you, and what meant was that if my X1800XT 256MB could run BF2 maxed out with a constant 60fps (vsync on) then your 7800GTX Extreme Edition shouldn't be struggling.

Secret_Window · 4 Nov 2006 at 23:48

Changed my mind a bit now, I want something that is going to just cut through games (dx9), judging by loads of benchies, in order to smash through oblivion I'm gonna need a dx10 card. Plus VISTA, HDCP, you know. I bet if I bought something like the X1950 XTX I would cry when I wouldn't be able to play dx10 games, considering I am upgrading from a 6600 GT!

Is £360 enough for the 8800 GTS? I'm thinking of getting that baby next week. If not, looks like after christmas

It's gotta be worth doing overtime at work!

Cuchulain · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:09

Secret_Window said:
Changed my mind a bit now, I want something that is going to just cut through games (dx9), judging by loads of benchies, in order to smash through oblivion I'm gonna need a dx10 card. Plus VISTA, HDCP, you know. I bet if I bought something like the X1950 XTX I would cry when I wouldn't be able to play dx10 games, considering I am upgrading from a 6600 GT!

Is £360 enough for the 8800 GTS? I'm thinking of getting that baby next week. If not, looks like after christmas

It's gotta be worth doing overtime at work!

You don't need Vista, HDCP or even a DX10 card, get a decent decent DX9 card, I run Oblivion at 1680 x 1050, every slider maxed, full AF + HDR and AA and I don't experience any slow downs.

Naffa · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:12

Lol, what card?

ugly ferret · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:15

No he's right, all he needs is a decent directx 9 card. And the 8800gts is a very decent directx9 card is it not? And at a great price too.

Secret_Window · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:17

I don't game in 1600x resolutions - I play in 1280x1024. But anyway, this rig I have is new and I kinda thought to myself I'm better off giving it new components rather than stuff that is being phased out. But you make a good point.

Naffa · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:17

Just we're talking Crossfire X1900XTs here at least for no slow down in Oblivion. Even then there'd be some left.

Cuchulain · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:18

naffa said:
Lol, what card?

In sig, and you certainly don't need 2 x x1900's. Oblivion is highly CPU dependent, after tinkering with all the dual core tweaks for the game, it flies.

Naffa · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:19

No, what card(s) are you running to have Oblivion at max?

Secret_Window · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:20

naffa said:
Just we're talking Crossfire X1900XTs here at least for no slow down in Oblivion. Even then there'd be some left.

Point taken. I can't even crossfire cards on my mobo. So I need a singular card.

Naffa · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:24

The 8800GTS is shaping up to be rather impressive. For a little more outlay than the GX2, you get a little more in terms of performance which stands you in good sted.

I'd also look into getting 2GB as 1GB is prone to bottleneck high end graphics cards.

Secret_Window · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:26

Yeah, I'm waiting for some more Corsair 1GB DDR2 XMS2-6400C5 to arrive in stock.

Cuchulain · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:27

naffa said:
No, what card(s) are you running to have Oblivion at max?

X1800XT 512mb

Naffa · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:28

Oblivion ALL at max with no slow down at 1280 isn't going to happen, let alone at 1600+

Cuchulain · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:33

naffa said:
Oblivion ALL at max with no slow down at 1280 isn't going to happen, let alone at 1600+

Depends on your definition of "slow down", in outside areas with high vegetation it doesn't drop below 30fps, which is more than adequate.

Metalface Mark · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:42

Cuchulain said:
Depends on your definition of "slow down", in outside areas with high vegetation it doesn't drop below 30fps, which is more than adequate.

Id say anyones definition of slow down would be if the frame rate drops at all, its slowing down.

If its 30fps all the way then its not slowdown, if its 60 and goes to 30, its slowdown.

Cuchulain · 5 Nov 2006 at 00:54

InwardSinging said:
Id say anyones definition of slow down would be if the frame rate drops at all, its slowing down.

If its 30fps all the way then its not slowdown, if its 60 and goes to 30, its slowdown.

Semantics, it's still perfectly playable and smooth throughout the game with every slider maxed at 1680 x 1050.

StevenG · 5 Nov 2006 at 01:39

Well call me greedy but im playing FEAR MAXED at 1920x1200 and my x1900xt is lacking.. so i think i'll be selling soon to get the 8800gtx, do you think i would need a different PSU? i have the hiper 580?

easyrider · 5 Nov 2006 at 02:25

Cuchulain said:
Semantics, it's still perfectly playable and smooth throughout the game with every slider maxed at 1680 x 1050.

In your opinion

I notice you use semantics....

perfectly playable and smooth you say?

I question your syntax

lmao

The Asgard · 5 Nov 2006 at 07:08

StevenG said:
Well call me greedy but im playing FEAR MAXED at 1920x1200 and my x1900xt is lacking.. so i think i'll be selling soon to get the 8800gtx, do you think i would need a different PSU? i have the hiper 580?

That will be fine