The mainstream cost of 8800 series product: MSI NX8800GTS T2D320E performance reviews

[windwithme]

Since NVIDIA announced the Geforce8 new generation GPU products,
They launched 8800GTX 768MB and 8800GTS 640MB as enthusiast products.
Geforce8 series build with DX10 and new generation technology to replace
old top segment 7900 series.


Because of the sky high price, make the 7900 series still alive under 350USD
product segment.
NVIDIA seems wants to enhance the 8800 series market share, so they
phase in the 8800GTS 320MB,
Use smaller memory size design with same performance and make the street
price under 320USD to the performance market.


This time we got MSI NX8800GTS T2D320E
There are HDCP ready and OC version stickers on BOX.

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/6919/m8800gts1kk6.jpg


Accessory and Game

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9151/m8800gts2oe2.jpg


The body of 8800GTS 320MB
Unlike the huge 8800GTX, and it only need 1 power connector.

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/7016/m8800gts3me4.jpg

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/2750/m8800gts4tv2.jpg


Right side layout and power connector.

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/2650/m8800gts5bj8.jpg


2 DVI port and multimedia port.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1460/m8800gts6yu5.jpg


Behind the 8800GTS

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5356/m8800gts7vs5.jpg


Testing platform setup

CPU:INTEL Core 2 Extreme X6800
MB: Nvidia nForce 680i SLI
DRAM:CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8888C4DF
VGA:MSI NX8800GTS T2D320E
HD:Seagate 7200.7 160GB
POWER:Corsair HX620W Modular Power Supply
Cooler:TT Big Typhoon VX

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9638/m8800gts9uo9.jpg


CPU:400X9=>3600Mhz
DRAM: DDRII 1200 CL4 3-3-9 2T
VGA:575/1700Mhz(Normal version 8800GTS is 500/1600)

3DMARK2003

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9538/m88gts2003dj5.png


3DMARK2005

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2430/m88gts2005gt5.png


3DMARK2006

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1091/m88gts2006nm4.png


The OC version have great performance improve,
almost 90% higher compare with 8800GTX, but only need half cost to nuy.

After the 3DMARK2006 test, the core temp. is 66 ℃ with default frequency.

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/2239/m88gtstempmz5.png


Need For Speed Carbon test
We try the real in game FPS as reference.
Setup:
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use default setting.

3D main menu: 97FPS

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7629/nfsc10gf0.jpg


AOE III
The real in game FPS reference.
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use highest setting.

3D main menu: 103FPS

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9423/aoeyc6.jpg

[Moonman]

Very nice review. :toast:
Have you checked what memory is on that thing?
Samsung 1.2ns or Hynix 1.1.

[windwithme]

8800GTS overclock performance
VGA:650/2133Mhz

3DMARK2003

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8491/m88gts2003ocbx4.png


3DMARK2005

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/884/m88gts2005ocbn6.png


3DMARK2006

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/1305/m88gts2006ochn0.png


After the 3DMARK2006 test, the core temp. is 69℃ with overclock frequency.

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/9093/m88gtstempoche3.png


650/2100Mhz=>NV performance test software shows 59℃

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/1100/m88gtstestie5.png


Need For Speed Carbon test
We try the real in game FPS as reference.
Setup:
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use default setting.

3D main menu: 110FPS

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7127/nfsc10ocim0.jpg


AOE III
The real in game FPS reference.
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use highest setting.

3D main menu: 110FPS

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/329/aoeocnm7.jpg


8800GTS got great overclock ability, almost can reach 8800GTX frequency.
The performance of 8800GTS is closed with 8800GTX after overclock.

8800GTS use smaller size, single power connector and lower temp.
After the cost down with 320MB design, 8800GTS did great job to install and
buy more then 8800GTX

Seems the 8800GTS 320MB under340USD almost defeat 7900 series SLI
solution.
That makes the 8800GTS could replace the 7900/7950 series over 300USD,
and become the best selection with 300USD segment.

We sure for expect on few month later, GeForce8 series mainstream and
value segment launch to make the DX10 generation coming!


SLI test to be continued...

[LittleDevil]

Really nice review there.

regards

[hausner]

Great windwithme, waiting for some SLI-action :P

[mag|c]

Great review as always WWM! :D

I have a question tho, does the fan spin up and down - load and idle?

I'm asking because my 8800gtx doesn't - I have to control the fan manually with rivatuner, or else it'll get 92C + !!! :confused: :stick: :slapass: :mad:
When I set fan to fixed 80% it'll stay below 75C loaded. :clap:

[Pedro Rocha]

Moved to Reviews section ..nice one windwithme :)

[windwithme]

Moved to Reviews section ..nice one windwithme :)

Sorry that and thanks:)

[Magnj]

very cool, Mid-Range DX10 almost here, very exciting.

[Gun_Strife]

curious as to why in game res is set so low

[Kunaak]

great little card. definatly quite impressive how good they can make a card these days in the $300 mark.

[NickS]

I might have to get one of these bad boys some day soon :D Nice review!!

[windwithme]

More temperature information

Driver Version: 97.92 with ATI TOOL 0.26 & RivaTuner 2.0
No case setup platform with 25℃ room temp.

8800GTS OC version default frequency: Core/Mem 575/1700

Standby 20 minute: 53℃

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/5398/m88gtstnae9.png


After 3DMARK2006 test: 68℃

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4734/m88gtstnfcp4.png


8800GTS OC version overclock frequency: Core/Mem 650/2133

Standby 20 minute: 53℃

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/3549/m88gtstocgz4.png


After 3DMARK2006 test: 71℃

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/8885/m88gtstocfgd0.png


When test with 3DMARK, fan will not speed up,
so the noise is acceptable with my temp. test.

8800GTS 320MB SLI

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/1788/m8800gts8vm4.jpg


Testing platform setup

CPU:INTEL Core 2 Extreme X6800
MB: Nvidia nForce 680i SLI
DRAM:CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8888C4DF
VGA:MSI NX8800GTS T2D320E SLI
HD:Seagate 7200.7 160GB
POWER:Corsair HX620W Modular Power Supply
Cooler:TT Big Typhoon VX

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/3253/m8800gts10ub9.jpg


CPU:400X9=>3600Mhz
DRAM: DDRII 1200 CL4 3-3-9 2T
8800GTS SLI
VGA:575/1700Mhz

3DMARK2003

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3779/m88gtsli2003ik9.png


3DMARK2005

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/5075/m88gtsli2005ih8.png


3DMARK2006

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3457/m88gtsli2006dk9.png


AOE III
The real in game FPS reference.
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use highest setting.

3D main menu: 135FPS

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/5910/aoeslisn2.jpg


8800GTS SLI overclock test
VGA:633/2133Mhz

3DMARK2003

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/6582/m88gtsli2003ocba9.png


3DMARK2005

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6816/m88gtsli2005ocsc5.png


3DMARK2006

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6069/m88gtsli2006ocdz7.png


AOE III
The real in game FPS reference.
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use highest setting.

3D main menu: 143FPS

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5066/aoesliocjs2.jpg


The END
Thanks:)

[da_h00k]

Nice!

[JoeBar]

Sweet! :)
I too grabbed one yesterday for my 2nd system to replace a 7950GT. Very good performance for the price!

[shogo_ca]

Wow i really think 2x8800GTS 320mb in SLI is a wiser choice than a single GTX.

Here in canada a GTS320mb SLI setup cost the same price as a single GTX (around 700$ CAD) and if you overclock those GTS it can definitly perform close to 2 8800GTX in sli