angshuman Posted June 7, 2006 Posted June 7, 2006 $582.75 Review. Yes, it's faster than two 7900GTX's running in SLI. It's faster than *any* gaming-graphics solution you can buy today, irrespective of how much money you are willing to spend. And yet, this product is an insult to innovation and a slap on the face of computer architecture. Brute Force FTL.
Dark_Raven Posted June 7, 2006 Posted June 7, 2006 What a deal. I have that much laying around, I think I will go out and get this now. Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
mkreku Posted June 7, 2006 Posted June 7, 2006 You do realize that to get the most out of a video card like this, the rest of your computer has to be top-of-the-line too, right? Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
jaguars4ever Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 You do realize that to get the most out of a video card like this, the rest of your computer has to be top-of-the-line too, right? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nah - I'm guessing a regular dual-core AMD-64 w/ a few gigs of Mushkin mem and a 10,000 RPM HD should be more than enough. That and a 500-600W power supply.
Dark_Raven Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Bokishi Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 You do realize that to get the most out of a video card like this, the rest of your computer has to be top-of-the-line too, right? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nah - I'm guessing a regular dual-core AMD-64 w/ a few gigs of Mushkin mem and a 10,000 RPM HD should be more than enough. That and a 500-600W power supply. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Meh, so basically the stuff on my spare computer. No biggie. Current 3DMark
Haitoku Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 I am considering this card... I feel however that the rest of my system might limit it's potential though...
Llyranor Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 I could almost get a PS3 for that price! (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
angshuman Posted June 8, 2006 Author Posted June 8, 2006 At resolutions of 1600x1200 with 4xAA/16xAF, a single-core A64 4000+ with 1GB cheapo RAM should be good enough. I feel a modern shader- and bandwidth-intensive game (such as FEAR or Oblivion) is more likely to hit the GPU bottleneck first at these resolutions, even with a card as insane as the 7950.
Bokishi Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Aren't we due for Geforce 8? I'm tired of the 7 series, it's a year old! Current 3DMark
angshuman Posted June 8, 2006 Author Posted June 8, 2006 Aren't we due for Geforce 8? I'm tired of the 7 series, it's a year old! Yeah, Nvidia's trying to milk the NV4x for all its worth. It was a great architecture when it was first introduced in 2004 as the 6-series but it's getting a bit old now, which is why they are having to resort to tricks like slapping together two cards into one (literally) to create the monstrosity that is the 7950GX2.
Haitoku Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Aren't we due for Geforce 8? I'm tired of the 7 series, it's a year old! Yeah, Nvidia's trying to milk the NV4x for all its worth. It was a great architecture when it was first introduced in 2004 as the 6-series but it's getting a bit old now, which is why they are having to resort to tricks like slapping together two cards into one (literally) to create the monstrosity that is the 7950GX2. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey... all the power without SLI... for those of us who were stupid enough to buy a PCI-Express board without SLI feature...
Cantousent Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Maybe I should have waited, my friend, but I'm not depressed. I'll be waiting until the DX10 cards hit the shelves before I shell out the cash for a new card. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
Kaftan Barlast Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Im not going to upgrade my system until the Geforce 8 system is released, which should, provided they keep their regular schedual, be released this autumn. tricks like slapping together two cards into one (literally) to create the monstrosity that is the 7950GX2. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats far from the first dual-card theyve released. There was a double 6800u available last summer aswell. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
metadigital Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Roll on Autumn, rock on GPUs! OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
mkreku Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 My 3DFx Voodoo 5500 is also a SLI onboard card, with two GPU's. This is the reason why Nvidia bought 3DFx in the first place. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
Kaftan Barlast Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 (edited) Hehe, I remebver that when Voodoo went ape just before they crashed. They released a card with six GPU's that never made it to retail, didnt they? edit: I would also like to add that the Geforce 8 rumours are pure hearsay, its entirely possible nothing will be released until well into 2007. Although most people think it will be timed with the release of Windows Vista Edited June 8, 2006 by Kaftan Barlast DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
Judge Hades Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 My next computer will be a Vista machine with a happy face sticker on it. HAPPY FACE I TELL YOU! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! (w00t)
metadigital Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii? OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
Judge Hades Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Only if it can use Windows Vista. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
angshuman Posted June 8, 2006 Author Posted June 8, 2006 $569 shipped free At this rate, its going to hit $500 in two weeks' time.
Cantousent Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Why would the price drop so fast on a new product? Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
angshuman Posted June 8, 2006 Author Posted June 8, 2006 Availability would be my guess. This happened to the original 7800GTX (256) and the 7800GT too since Nvidia were getting excellent yields. If the GX2 continues to be available, prices will continue fall. Since it's based on the GT and not the GTX, perhaps they have a reasonably large stockpile. Time will tell.
Cantousent Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Well, if it drops to a couple hundred dollars, I might pick up one. Can I SLI it with my 7900GTX? Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
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