New GFX card!

Tom · 08-02-2006, 14:50

Well, after I lost my 6800GT and gained *almost* as much money back from OcUK .. I sat on my hands and waited for a suitable replacement. All the 6800GTs/Ultras had just disappeared.. The 6800GS wasn't really a step forward (or the same performance), and I wasn't really sure what to do.

So anyway, this turned up today:

Yup, that's right .. 7800 GS AGP, clocked at 440/1300

I've not installed it yet, but will run some synth benchies when I have. Should last me until I go to the new AMD socket nearer the end of this year!

bootup05 · 08-02-2006, 15:01

Nice. post back on your scores

, how much you get that for btw?

Tom · 08-02-2006, 15:53

Set me back about £243 inc. postage. I already had money to spend on a card, so it wasn't much of an issue. I also had a big fat tax rebate this month too!

Just on my Linux box at the minute.. Navigating and posting through this site is weird in Lynx, but suprisingly easy, heh.

I've got a proper alcohol-induced headahce from last night's festivities so installing is going slow.. But I'm getting there :P

Tom · 08-02-2006, 16:50

So it's in! All is well. The card is physically MASSIVE. I mean, it's huge. With the system temp at 31c, the card is only at 51c..

I remember before I turned my heater on and warmed the room up -- it was ~46c ... A huge improvement on the 70+ of the 6800 GT!

Had a run through 3DMark '05 just now:

Compared to my old score:

.. A big improvement.. Off to play Quake 4 now!

Carbine · 08-02-2006, 17:29

erm.. i know a few places which sell 6800GTs

TriggerHappy · 08-02-2006, 18:10

Nothing like a new card eh, exciting stuff

i got my X850XT for 200 inc VAT and p&p, very good card, it come with software wich will auto matically overclock it to 591 Mhz from the stock 520Mhz, as well as the memory (cant remeber result). great card its made my whole system fatser and has taken away the start up lag on Bf2 AA at x6

and everything maxed out. Its idles at 41C and does bf2 at 55 ish max. Cooler is great nice and quiet, the fan has only been to 5% so far

My old card was the X700pro 256mb version.

Thanks to the guys on here for reccomending the card instead of oter parts

enjoy your card

(went into a fair bit of detail there oops )

bootup05 · 08-02-2006, 18:12

Most people here like reading the details anyway.I know I do

helps me deside what hardware to get

Tom · 08-02-2006, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carbine

erm.. i know a few places which sell 6800GTs

People on BitTech keep saying that.. I failed to find one when I was looking. Seems they aren't as available here as they are over in the states.

Not as if they actually make those cards anymore though

I'm happy with the 7800 though. It's the highest-clocked outta-the-box model that I could find, and the performance is brilliant. Much, better than my 6800GT.

Whilst I'm earning money I might as well get some tasty gear

bootup05 · 08-02-2006, 18:31

I know a place where you can get them...its called ebay

Tom · 08-02-2006, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootup05

I know a place where you can get them...its called ebay

I did think that, but after getting a dodgy one from a company .. I kinda figured 'sod that'.

Carbine · 09-02-2006, 00:17

um... i'm not from the States so... thers only one store in the UK which i know still ships them.

On the other hand.. the 7800's the best bet anyway

donkey · 09-02-2006, 14:57

Hi Guys,
Thinking of upgrading to a 7800 GS .. just wondered how noisy\quiet they are compared to any previous AGP cards?
Thanks, Danny.

Tom · 09-02-2006, 23:23

The fan on my XFX one is quite noticable at full pelt.

In fact, when it's slowed-down .. it's still pretty noisy. If you've got a quiet system, I wouldn't recommend it.

For a normal system? Yeah, it's fine .. unless it speeds up. But at that point you should have headphones on with gun fire going so .. hehe

Certainly runs cooler than my old 6800 did..

08-02-2006, 14:50	#1
Tom Merrrrrr Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,131	New GFX card! Well, after I lost my 6800GT and gained almost as much money back from OcUK .. I sat on my hands and waited for a suitable replacement. All the 6800GTs/Ultras had just disappeared.. The 6800GS wasn't really a step forward (or the same performance), and I wasn't really sure what to do. So anyway, this turned up today: Yup, that's right .. 7800 GS AGP, clocked at 440/1300 I've not installed it yet, but will run some synth benchies when I have. Should last me until I go to the new AMD socket nearer the end of this year! __________________ Blog: full of inspirational geekism. Maybe. StaffsLUG: Linux users group, Staffordshire.

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08-02-2006, 15:53	#3
Tom Merrrrrr Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,131	Set me back about £243 inc. postage. I already had money to spend on a card, so it wasn't much of an issue. I also had a big fat tax rebate this month too! Just on my Linux box at the minute.. Navigating and posting through this site is weird in Lynx, but suprisingly easy, heh. I've got a proper alcohol-induced headahce from last night's festivities so installing is going slow.. But I'm getting there :P __________________ Blog: full of inspirational geekism. Maybe. StaffsLUG: Linux users group, Staffordshire.

08-02-2006, 16:50	#4
Tom Merrrrrr Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,131	So it's in! All is well. The card is physically MASSIVE. I mean, it's huge. With the system temp at 31c, the card is only at 51c.. I remember before I turned my heater on and warmed the room up -- it was ~46c ... A huge improvement on the 70+ of the 6800 GT! Had a run through 3DMark '05 just now: Compared to my old score: .. A big improvement.. Off to play Quake 4 now! __________________ Blog: full of inspirational geekism. Maybe. StaffsLUG: Linux users group, Staffordshire.

08-02-2006, 17:29	#5
Carbine Watercooling Monster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Worcester, West Mids Posts: 1,955	erm.. i know a few places which sell 6800GTs __________________ Abit IN9 Max WiFi, C2D e6600@3.8Ghz, 4Gb GSkill HZ6400, BFG 9800GTX, Enermax Galaxy 1Kw, Soundblaster XFI, Lian Li G70, 36Gb Raptor, 2x320Gb Seagates, 2x750Gb Seagates, 250Gb Spinpoint, Aquacomputer cooled, 2x Belinea 102035w LCD

08-02-2006, 18:10	#6
TriggerHappy Obey Him Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 942	Nothing like a new card eh, exciting stuff i got my X850XT for 200 inc VAT and p&p, very good card, it come with software wich will auto matically overclock it to 591 Mhz from the stock 520Mhz, as well as the memory (cant remeber result). great card its made my whole system fatser and has taken away the start up lag on Bf2 AA at x6 and everything maxed out. Its idles at 41C and does bf2 at 55 ish max. Cooler is great nice and quiet, the fan has only been to 5% so far My old card was the X700pro 256mb version. Thanks to the guys on here for reccomending the card instead of oter parts enjoy your card (went into a fair bit of detail there oops ) __________________ Last week 2145 signatures were edited by Forthy...don't let yours be one of them

08-02-2006, 18:12	#7
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08-02-2006, 18:31	#9
bootup05 The newsbot... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Thunderlsey, Essex Posts: 2,134	I know a place where you can get them...its called ebay __________________ E6400 @ 3.45GHz - Asus P5B Deluxe - 2GB Corsair PC6400 C5 - Inno3D 8800GTS 640MB @ 645/2040 - 320GB WD Caviar SE Sata - 160GB Seagate External -Tagan 600W - Scythe Infinity - Pioneer DVDRW - Jeantech Aqua - 22" Widescreen Belinea LCD - Logitech Z4e Speakers - Microsoft Wireless Keyboard + Mouse - Logitech Sphere

09-02-2006, 00:17	#11
Carbine Watercooling Monster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Worcester, West Mids Posts: 1,955	um... i'm not from the States so... thers only one store in the UK which i know still ships them. On the other hand.. the 7800's the best bet anyway __________________ Abit IN9 Max WiFi, C2D e6600@3.8Ghz, 4Gb GSkill HZ6400, BFG 9800GTX, Enermax Galaxy 1Kw, Soundblaster XFI, Lian Li G70, 36Gb Raptor, 2x320Gb Seagates, 2x750Gb Seagates, 250Gb Spinpoint, Aquacomputer cooled, 2x Belinea 102035w LCD

09-02-2006, 14:57	#12
donkey Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1	Hi Guys, Thinking of upgrading to a 7800 GS .. just wondered how noisy\quiet they are compared to any previous AGP cards? Thanks, Danny.

09-02-2006, 23:23	#13
Tom Merrrrrr Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,131	The fan on my XFX one is quite noticable at full pelt. In fact, when it's slowed-down .. it's still pretty noisy. If you've got a quiet system, I wouldn't recommend it. For a normal system? Yeah, it's fine .. unless it speeds up. But at that point you should have headphones on with gun fire going so .. hehe Certainly runs cooler than my old 6800 did.. __________________ Blog: full of inspirational geekism. Maybe. StaffsLUG: Linux users group, Staffordshire.

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