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Nvidia 8800gts reviews here!

Not a bad start for the GTS. Not so good on a couple of benchies but mostly doing really well. I think price on this one is more crucial than the GTX. Its clearly quicker than the 1950xtx and 7900gtx but in some cases not by a lot. I reckon when the price gouging dies down after the first few weeks this could be really competitive.
 
Does anyone know why microsoft cant release dx10 for xp or a patch so thoswe with a 8800 card and xp can run flight sim x in dx10?

Or is it a case of upgrade to vista or nothing!
 
Yup looks good, but it's hardly spectacular. The hype surrounding this card promised more. Still I expect the hype around R600 to also give the impression of greater performance than that which will actually be realised.

Thinking of my own needs with complete disregard to what others may require ;)
Do I order GTS/GTX now?
No point, I'm happy at 1280x1024 resolution and at this point in time DX10 is still a dream and will continue to be so for at least 6 months.

Do I wait for X1900XT masters to drop below £150 and go Xfire
Maybe, it's worth considering. It depends on how quick they drop in price, how long it takes ATI to release R600 and if any games are developed that choke my X1900XT within the next 6 or so months.

Do I wait 6 months to see what ATI and Nvidia have available then.
Most certainly, early adopters of G80 series are gonna be miffed when the second release or update to this generation of cards are faster whilst using less power at the same or lower price point. Something else to bear in mind; ATI are not going to release a DX10 card after G80 unless it kicks Nvidia a$$.

imho playing the waiting game is always the way to benefit most from the introduction of new technology.

The more I see of G80 benchmarks and reviews the more I don't want one.
 
not spectacular? what are you on?!

this is probably the biggest performance jump since the 9700Pro

a second from top new gen card murders existing top line cards. Thats pretty damn impressive to me!
 
dazsly said:
Does anyone know why microsoft cant release dx10 for xp or a patch so thoswe with a 8800 card and xp can run flight sim x in dx10?

Or is it a case of upgrade to vista or nothing!
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Because they want to bleed you dry for every last penny they can. Why give away an update to XP to enable DX10 games to be played when you can FORCE your OS bound customers to pay stupid amounts of money to beta test a new OS?

The number of gamers taking on Vista would be very much lower if XP did DX10.
 
kitten said:
Do I wait 6 months to see what ATI and Nvidia have available then.
Most certainly, early adopters of G80 series are gonna be miffed when the second release or update to this generation of cards are faster whilst using less power at the same or lower price point. Something else to bear in mind; ATI are not going to release a DX10 card after G80 unless it kicks Nvidia a$$.

imho playing the waiting game is always the way to benefit most from the introduction of new technology.

The more I see of G80 benchmarks and reviews the more I don't want one.
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I generally don't agree with this train of thought. You could say the same thing at most times during the year and end up getting nothing. I'm an early adopter and won't be worried what Nvidia or ATI do in 6 months as I'll be using a 8800gtx for those 6 months. I'm gaming at 1920x1200 though so I consider it needed more than just an upgrade to impress friends.
 
Confusion said:
not spectacular? what are you on?!

this is probably the biggest performance jump since the 9700Pro

a second from top new gen card murders existing top line cards. Thats pretty damn impressive to me!
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It beats them and is to be expected. "Murders" imho is an exageration.
And please quote me in context. If the card fitted the hype then yes it would be spectacular and yes it would murder existing top line cards.
 
Burumbar said:
I generally don't agree with this train of thought. You could say the same thing at most times during the year and end up getting nothing. I'm an early adopter and won't be worried what Nvidia or ATI do in 6 months as I'll be using a 8800gtx for those 6 months. I'm gaming at 1920x1200 though so I consider it needed more than just an upgrade to impress friends.
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Only for the introduction of next/new generation technology do I feel it is worth waiting. If the technology is established then I would whole heartedly agree with you.
 
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Cyber-Mav said:
looks like R600 has been delayed till early 2008 now. :D
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ROFL you are joking I hope. Nvidia need competition at this level elsewise the cards will remain at a ridiculous price point, and Nvidia will not get the kick in the pants that's required for them to improve their often inferior, second rate, B quality product ;)
 
kitten said:
ROFL you are joking I hope. Nvidia need competition at this level elsewise the cards will remain at a ridiculous price point, and Nvidia will not get the kick in the pants that's required for them to improve their often inferior, second rate, B quality product ;)
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Second rate B quality product happens to be the fastest card on the market atm.
 
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