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Gainward BLISS GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (4718462008996)
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The latest graphics card from NVIDIA is a new re-vamped 8800 GTS with 512MB of GDDR3 memory and more shader pipelines along with increased clock speeds to a huge performance boost. The G92 core is the first chip nVidia has produced using a 65nm manufacturing process which allows the kernal to run at higher frequencies with reduced heat output. Along with 128 stream processors this card has enormous potential with performance close and sometimes matching the GTX in benchmarks.

- NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTS Core running at 650MHz (G92 Low Power Consumption Edition)
- PCI Express® 2.0
- 512MB GDDR3 High Speed Memory running at 1940MHz
- Shader Clock Speed of 1625MHz
- Stream Processors: 128
- Texture Fill Rate: 41.6 Billion/sec.
- Memory Bandwidth: 62.1GB/sec.
- Shader Model: 4.0
- API Support: Microsoft® DirectX® 10 and lower, OpenGL® 2.0 and lower for Microsoft Windows®
- Connectors: (2) Dual-Link DVI-I, HDTV + TV Out
- RAMDACs: Dual 400MHz
- HDCP Capable: Yes*
- Supplied with Tomb Raider: Anniversary Full PC Game
- 2yr Warranty with OcUK/Gainward.


Price: £187.99+VAT (£220.89 inc VAT)


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OcUK GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - OEM
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The 8800 series is the world's first DirectX 10 graphics card with full Shader Model 4.0 support. It delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects. Even more, it also supports the NVIDIA Lumenex™ engine to give unsurpassed image quality, floating point accuracy, and fast frame rates. Built for Windows Vista™, the 8800 series ensures the best possible performance when running the Windows Vista 3D graphical user interface. The 8800 series complies with many cutting-edge Xtreme-HD features. It provides two Dual-Link DVI connections to support two hi-end, ultra-large, 30-inch LCD monitors at a mind bending 2560x1600 resolution. With an embedded revolutionary HDTV encoder, the 8800 series also supports crystal clear HDTV output up to 1080i. On top of this, it enhances compatibility with other video standards, delivers hitherto undreamt of clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for all video content such as MPEG-2, WMV, WMV HD with NVIDIA exclusive PureVideo™ HD technology. What's more, playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and other protected content at full HD resolutions with integrated High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is fully supported. The WinFast® PX8800 series complies with many cutting-edge Xtreme-HD features. It provides two Dual-Link DVI connections to support two hi-end, ultra-large, 30-inch LCD monitors at a mind bending 2560x1600 resolution. With an embedded revolutionary HDTV encoder, the 8800 series also supports crystal clear HDTV output up to 1080i. On top of this, it enhances compatibility with other video standards, delivers hitherto undreamt of clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for all video content such as MPEG-2, WMV, WMV HD with NVIDIA exclusive PureVideo™ HD technology. What's more, playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and other protected content at full HD resolutions with integrated High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is fully supported.

- GeForce 8800 GTX core running at 575MHz
- Shader Clock Speed of 1350MHz
- 768MB GDDR3 Memory running at 1800MHz
- 384-Bit Memory Interface
- 128 Stream Processors
- Shader Model 4.0
- Texture Fill Rate: 36.8 billion/sec
- Memory Bandwidth: 86.4GB/s
- Designed For Extreme HD Gaming
- Nvidia Pure Video Technology
- Dedicated Video processors free the GPU Shaders to run 3D applications
- Dual dual-link DVI supports two 2560 x 1600 resolution displays
- HDCP Enabled!!
- SLI ready – Upto 2x the performance of a single GPU (Available on with future driver release)
- True High Dynamic Range Rendering Support – Based on Open EXR technology
- World's first unified architecture supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10
- Built for Microsoft® Windows® Vista™
- 1yr Warranty!

Note: This card is 275mm in length so make sure it fits in your case! Also the cards require PCI-E x16 slots, they will not function in a x8 slot so for SLi you need dual x16 mainboard. Finally 500W minimum for PSU and 600W+ is recommended.


Price: £199.99+VAT (£234.99 inc VAT)


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trying to make the same choice here too,

for me its overclocked GTS vs overclock GTX,

people are getting almost 800mhz overclock on air with these GTS , you would be lucky to get 670+ on the gtx.
 
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if 3dmarks are all you care for the new GTS would appear the better buy, if however you want a card to do what it was intended to do the GTX is a better buy and a steal at those prices.
 
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if 3dmarks are all you care for the new GTS would appear the better buy, if however you want a card to do what it was intended to do the GTX is a better buy and a steal at those prices.
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Depends on what resolution.

Running clocks of 800/2145/2200 on a GTS, fornowagain is cutting crysis faster than his GTX.

I'll break 18k with my GTS 512mb hopefully in 06.

At 1680 x 1050 and clocks of 800/2145/2200 the GTS 512 is a fantastic card.
 
The 8800GTX is a better deal, in all heavy GPU games the GTX wins fairly easily at high settings and thats where you really need the extra performance, I just think the 8800GTX is balanced better.

If the 8800GTS was given a 384bit bus then it would be a fantastic card, but the 256 bit bus hurts it too much at higher resolutions/settings for the higher core speed to really be an advantage, it's basically handicaped.

For me at these prices at 1280*1024-1600*1200 the 8800GT is enough, at 1600*1200+ the 8800GTX is worth considering and the GTS sits inbetween lost somewhere.
 
Both are great cards now at good prices.

IMO if you game at 1680x1050 or higher with AA then go for the GTX, unless you have already owned one and fancy a change then go with the new GTS.

It's just a shame ATI doesn't have something out now like the new GTS to do battle against the GT/GTX as that would have made pricing very interesting.
 
If you are a low resolution gamer on a crt not adverse to simple ocing [no change of fans etc] but want full aa and af..would the gts still be the recommendation?

is gts or gtx significantly quieter at stock?
 
I'm in same boat, Either GTS-512 or a GTX, realistically as it's a brand new build I'm doing then I'm prob gonna stick with whatever I get for a good 12 months, already spending close to a grand as it is

If I stick with my 19" CRT or go for a new 22" LCD I see it like this :-

Upto 1600x1200 with maxed settings and max AA/AF theres nothing significant between a strong o/c GTS-512 and a mild o/c on a GTX, however the minimum fps of the GTX is better

If I go for a new 24" LCD :-

With everything maxed out and max AA/AF mild o/c GTX has def a more consistent fps and much better minimum fps than a good o/c GTS-512, even if the ave fps isn't light years ahead

Things for me is the GTS-512 has to be running 800/2000/2200 whereas you can get away with only a small o/c on the GTX, all the reviews I've read say that the GTX def provides smoother gameplay at higher res & settings, even if the benchies don't necessarily support this

I need to make a decision, but for my situation, probable 24" route etc I'm at the OCUK GTX side of the fence, just need to once and for all make a god damn decision lol
 
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I bored myself sensless with going back and forth on what card to buy and then used the price cut on the GTX to give me a push. It's a relief not to have to think about it anymore!
 
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