Next Next Gen Video Cards spotted (8900 Series and R600XTX)

Black_V!per · 02-15-2007, 09:51 PM

For those of you who are still running on PCI or dreaded on-board video eat your hearts out:

News on 8900 and 8950GX2 and ATi's R600XTX.

The size of these cards are just plain HUGE! I hope they invent a shrink ray of some sort, because you'll have to buy a new case to fit these in your computer! And to run the 8950GX2 (If that's going to be what it is) im guessing at least 1kw PSU will be required.

More info:
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=37657
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=37638
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=37631

Zid · 02-16-2007, 02:47 AM

personally i don't see the need to upgrade after getting a gts. next gen games (crysis dx10) runs perfectly fine on a gts (and high res) and i really really don't see any game anywhere near that graphically wise.

**Sir_Brass** · 02-16-2007, 03:12 AM

I'm considering upgrading from my x800xl. I just hope this new ati card comes with a power adapter so I can power it from my current PSU. Though looking at that monster, it looks like I may need to upgrade my psu from my current 450W one to a 550W.

Zid · 02-16-2007, 07:54 AM

consider 600 if your upgrading.

Zoopy · 02-16-2007, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zid

personally i don't see the need to upgrade after getting a gts. next gen games (crysis dx10) runs perfectly fine on a gts (and high res) and i really really don't see any game anywhere near that graphically wise.

How do you know this? Also if true at what resolution?

Snail88 · 02-16-2007, 11:32 AM

i think im happy with my 8800 lol

**Sir_Brass** · 02-16-2007, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zid

consider 600 if your upgrading.

you gotta be frakin' kidding me!!

**Tempus** · 02-16-2007, 12:43 PM

Kinda silly to make a card that big when it will prevent many existing users from upgrading to it.

boudreux · 02-16-2007, 01:04 PM

I'm looking forward to the external video cards they are developing for late in the year. It has its own power supply, and is an easy upgrade path.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/28/a...al-video-card/
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060802-7409.html
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070208-8800.html

fldash · 02-16-2007, 01:14 PM

I'll be upgrading to the FX2 8900 in around 90 days using the EVGA step-up program. Assuming my case can fit it and my power supply can support it - and they have the card out and available by then.

Black_V!per · 02-16-2007, 02:04 PM

I want these to release now so that older cards will become cheaper, making things for my next build easyer to obtain. And if i decide to go Evga on Nvidia's part I may wait until i can afford to utilize the "step-up program". The only reason i'd bring this up is the fact that older cards will/should drop prices soon after release.

=Sarc= · 02-16-2007, 03:12 PM

It's not a guarantee that older cards might drop in price. Instead, they might become fewer and stores will sell off the stock as better parts come in. Then a long time from now, you'll see any remaining obsolete parts sold in bargain bins.

jonan_ · 02-16-2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_V!per

I want these to release now so that older cards will become cheaper, making things for my next build easyer to obtain. And if i decide to go Evga on Nvidia's part I may wait until i can afford to utilize the "step-up program". The only reason i'd bring this up is the fact that older cards will/should drop prices soon after release.

Holy Crap! You totally just made my day. I did not know that eVGA had a step-up program. When I built my computer I went a little cheap on my card and have been kicking my self ever since. Luckily it has only been 81 days. 8800 here I come

Zoopy · 02-16-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempus

Kinda silly to make a card that big when it will prevent many existing users from upgrading to it.

I believe the R600 shown in the site above was the OEM version, the retail version is sapposed to be shorter in length.

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Sarc=

It's not a guarantee that older cards might drop in price. Instead, they might become fewer and stores will sell off the stock as better parts come in. Then a long time from now, you'll see any remaining obsolete parts sold in bargain bins.

It's true. The 7800GTXs never dropped in price since they came out (or I should say hardly dropped in price). A 7800GTX 256MB card is around $500 new right now.

Hambergler · 02-16-2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boudreux

I'm looking forward to the external video cards they are developing for late in the year. It has its own power supply, and is an easy upgrade path.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/28/a...al-video-card/
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060802-7409.html
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070208-8800.html

WOW, that is impressive. Plug that baby right into the wall, in it's own case.

02-15-2007, 09:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Black_V!per Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kingman AZ. Age: 20 Posts: 1,445	Next Next Gen Video Cards spotted (8900 Series and R600XTX) For those of you who are still running on PCI or dreaded on-board video eat your hearts out: News on 8900 and 8950GX2 and ATi's R600XTX. The size of these cards are just plain HUGE! I hope they invent a shrink ray of some sort, because you'll have to buy a new case to fit these in your computer! And to run the 8950GX2 (If that's going to be what it is) im guessing at least 1kw PSU will be required. More info: http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=37657 http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=37638 http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=37631 __________________ Start counting, when you reach infinity tell me. If you can read this you've got to much time on your hands.

02-16-2007, 02:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
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02-16-2007, 03:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
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02-16-2007, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
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boudreux Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Age: 26 Posts: 1,146	Re: Next Next Gen Video Cards spotted (8900 Series and R600XTX) I'm looking forward to the external video cards they are developing for late in the year. It has its own power supply, and is an easy upgrade path. http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/28/a...al-video-card/ http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060802-7409.html http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070208-8800.html __________________

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fldash Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Age: 29 Posts: 936	Re: Next Next Gen Video Cards spotted (8900 Series and R600XTX) I'll be upgrading to the FX2 8900 in around 90 days using the EVGA step-up program. Assuming my case can fit it and my power supply can support it - and they have the card out and available by then. __________________ It is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9/NIV

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Black_V!per Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kingman AZ. Age: 20 Posts: 1,445	Re: Next Next Gen Video Cards spotted (8900 Series and R600XTX) I want these to release now so that older cards will become cheaper, making things for my next build easyer to obtain. And if i decide to go Evga on Nvidia's part I may wait until i can afford to utilize the "step-up program". The only reason i'd bring this up is the fact that older cards will/should drop prices soon after release. __________________ Start counting, when you reach infinity tell me. If you can read this you've got to much time on your hands.

02-16-2007, 03:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,600	Re: Next Next Gen Video Cards spotted (8900 Series and R600XTX) It's not a guarantee that older cards might drop in price. Instead, they might become fewer and stores will sell off the stock as better parts come in. Then a long time from now, you'll see any remaining obsolete parts sold in bargain bins. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

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