Re: 8800GT The one card to rule them all.

**BHack** · 11-15-2007, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by RedBane

The default fan runs very low on the 8800GT, use riva tuner to increase the speed and while your at it boost the clock. Got my BFG 625 to 700 without a problem. A word of warning if you dont use headphones the fan noise will detract from gameplay, thats why Nvidia set it so low as its pretty crappy cooling solution.

If I keep my 8800GT the cooling will have to be upgraded.

Yea man, 91 C is with the fan cranked.

It's just a hot card.

P.S. yes, its overclocked, but only to like 650.

**RGM-79N_GM_CUstom** · 11-15-2007, 04:48 PM

ATI cards are out. The 3870 is sold out but the 3850 isn't.

Most expensive price is 220.

**UnDeaD** · 11-15-2007, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by RGM-79N_GM_CUstom

ATI cards are out. The 3870 is sold out but the 3850 isn't.

Most expensive price is 220.

Where is the performance guides?

**RGM-79N_GM_CUstom** · 11-15-2007, 05:00 PM

The 3870 isn't as fast as the 8800GT and the 3850 is a bit slower then the 3850 but if you are on a budge/don't want to spend more then 200ish the 38xx series is your best bet.

I might pick one up if I decide to upgrade.

**P8riot** · 11-15-2007, 05:18 PM

Phew.. I'm glad I can still enjoy my 8800GTX

Performance from Tom's

http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/11/...adeon_hd_3800/

**Ghost Dog** · 11-15-2007, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by UnDeaD77

Where is the performance guides?

Check my previous post one page back...

**UnDeaD** · 11-15-2007, 06:33 PM

Yeah, I ended up going to anandtech.

**Ghost Dog** · 11-16-2007, 08:23 AM

After reading Tom 's review, it seems that the 8800 GT remains the undefeated champ for us gamers.

Originally Posted by BHack

Yea man, 91 C is with the fan cranked.

It's just a hot card.

P.S. yes, its overclocked, but only to like 650.

Not much better with the 3800 series:

Originally Posted by Tom's

Temperature-wise, the RV670 of the HD 3870 displays 158°F (70°C) when idle and climbs up to 197.6°F (92°C) in peak. In absolute, those are elevated values, but they are often seen on graphic cards that traditionally have a much higher tolerance than CPUs. Therefore, these values don't surprise us.

**BHack** · 11-16-2007, 09:19 AM

Yea, I mean Crysis is totally stable at these temps even after hours of gaming. It's just unsettling to know that my video card is running EDIT: REALLY HOT.

**DirtyLude** · 11-16-2007, 10:47 AM

Boiling water is 100°C.

**Zoopy** · 11-16-2007, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by BHack

Yea, I mean Crysis is totally stable at these temps even after hours of gaming. It's just unsettling to know that my video card is running at twice the temperature of boiling water.

Someone failed highschool.

**UnDeaD** · 11-16-2007, 11:04 AM

212F degrees for Americans. lol Bhack.

**BHack** · 11-16-2007, 05:07 PM

The public school education system failed me.

**peardog** · 11-16-2007, 05:32 PM

Funny..I saw the 3850 at New egg...for $179.99 in stock..4 different Brands but I assume reference design... I almost jumped on it because of the Single slot solution and the Low Power consumption (I am running a Shuttle XPC w/ 250 watt PS)... I don't truly think I can handle and 8800+ Card...

**P8riot** · 11-16-2007, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by peardog

Funny..I saw the 3850 at New egg...for $179.99 in stock..4 different Brands but I assume reference design... I almost jumped on it because of the Single slot solution and the Low Power consumption (I am running a Shuttle XPC w/ 250 watt PS)... I don't truly think I can handle and 8800+ Card...

Yeah - That 3850 is appealing for the Shuttle XPC's.. price is good too. Only problem with the XPC is the case - it's not good with airflow through those cramped slots - unless you have something other than a stock case.

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