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mascaras
11-09-2007, 07:03 AM
BFG 8800GT 512MB OC Edition


About BFG :




BFG Technologies is a privately held U.S. based supplier of premium 3D video cards based on award-winning NVIDIA graphics technology. The employees of BFG Tech are dedicated to bringing the latest high quality, high-tech multimedia products to PC and gaming enthusiasts at competitive prices.

BFG Technologies' brand of NVIDIA-based 3D graphics accelerators are designed to appeal to the PC enthusiast and hardcore gaming consumer.

BFG Technologies delivers the latest 3D graphics technology before our competitors, offers lifetime warranties on all graphic products, and provides free expert technical support and a company commitment to the enthusiast lifestyle through gaming LAN-party sponsorships, gaming events, and high-visibility participation in industry trade shows.

More about BFG and Products >> BFG Technologies (http://www.bfgtech.com/product.aspx)




http://www.bfgtech.com/MHandler.ashx?proimageid=2109http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5831/8800gtanglemdaa0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Features:


http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4824/specsxv6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6746/specs2tw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5580/cpmparativoys3lq7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)





GPU-Z Inf:

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/3104/gpuzor2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




Idle Temp (45º) :

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/935/tempsidlebw0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3677/8800gttempidlenu0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




Full Temp (62º) :

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/93/fulltempscb8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




»»Benchmarks««



System Setup


CPU : Intel C2Q Q6600
Motherboard : DFI Blood iron P35
VGA : BFG 8800GT 512MB OC Edition
RAM : 2GB Mushkin XP2-8500
PSU : OCZ GamexStream 600W
SO : Windows XP 32bit
Driver : Forceware 169.04






3DMark 2005

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6662/2k5logooficialvo4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2605/log20052ez6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)





Default Result :

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/9018/2k53ghzzq9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)





3DMark 2006

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7964/3dmark2006mh9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




8800GT Default & Q6600@ 3Ghz

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3443/2k63ghzia1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




HD2900XT Default & Q6600@ 3Ghz

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2668/reviewsetpq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)





8800GT Default & Q6600 @ 3.6ghz

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5274/2k6defaultee9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8145/2k6defaultdetalhesdg7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)





HD2900XT 512MB Default & Q6600@ 3.6ghz

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3075/2k6forumpz7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)






Q6600 OC @ 3780mhz & 8800GT OC 700/1750/1900Mhz (core/shader/memory)

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2484/2k6occpivgali3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)





»»Games««




http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/449/118891176709778jq1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2279/97121mohapackshotif2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/383/crysisboxartrevealed200bo8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)





System Setup

CPU : Intel C2Q Q6600 @ 3200Mhz
Motherboard : DFI Blood Iron P35
VGA : BFG 8800GT 512MB OC Edition
RAM : 2GB Mushkin XP2-8500
PSU : OCZ GamexStream 600W
SO : Windows XP 32bit
Driver : Forceware 169.04
Games : - Medal Airborne - NFS Pro - Crysis Demo
Software : Fraps




http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5399/medalairbonezb4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)








http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/3986/crisssx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)





BFG 8800GT ---------- Sapphire HD2900XT

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6228/crysis8800hx9.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=crysis8800hx9.jpg)http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1897/crysis6kl6.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/my.php?image=crysis6kl6.jpg)







http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1165/nfsrw0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)





BFG 8800GT --------- Sapphire HD2900XT

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/1978/nfsdemo8800ma4.th.jpg (http://img454.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nfsdemo8800ma4.jpg)http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4531/nfsdemo18hj8.th.jpg (http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nfsdemo18hj8.jpg)






Like we saw , the card performs very well in recent title games , with High resolutions and even with filters activated (AA & AF) , with exception of course in the new game from Crytek the Crysis , but we all already knew thats a very demanding game and also it´s only a Demo not the final version , but i think maybe only in the next video cards Generation we can enjoy the game with all game settings High , filters ON and high resolutions , although the game its perfectly playable even at 1680x1050 with game settings High , personally i think thats a very good job for a card that cost around 249$




Overclock:


We all know the overclock its not the same in all video cards ! With our sample we reach 740mhz core clock artifacts free , using atitool (scan for artifacts) and Fan speed @ 90% :


740mhz Core Clock
FAN @ 90%
Atitool scan for artifacts

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7905/oc740mhzcf3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


All 8800GT cards use 1.0ns memory (rated 2.0Ghz) so all cards should reach at least that speed .

About shader clock I think the average should be around 1780mhz - 1800Mhz ( you have to test it)




Conclusion:


No doubt the best card Price/performance actually in the market !


Pros:
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8526/prosgk9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

» Price «
» Quality «
» Performance «
» Overclock «



against :
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1703/contrabl7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

» Bundle «
» Cooler «





9/10



http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6021/cooltext70767407rp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)





regards!
Pacha
11-09-2007, 07:05 AM
nice :D
4Qman
11-09-2007, 07:20 AM
WOW,

im not sure what i like more the results or the Layout and detail in which you have gone into.

To say i am impresses with this review would be a UNDERSTATEMENT.

RESPECT
phelan1777
11-09-2007, 07:22 AM
I am really impressed with this review...............great work.
HousERaT
11-09-2007, 07:43 AM
Excellent review...... Good info. :D
disruptfam
11-09-2007, 08:18 AM
awesome review mate!
GAR
11-09-2007, 08:29 AM
Good job man, i got the same card
neoman
11-09-2007, 10:14 AM
Thats one of the best review layouts i have seen :P Great work , great card.
mascaras
11-09-2007, 10:43 AM
thnks guys

:up:
sonicsallen
11-09-2007, 12:42 PM
It seems most reference 8800GT can stablize at 720-740MHz.
takamishanoku
11-09-2007, 01:54 PM
Good review! Good job.
mascaras
11-10-2007, 10:01 AM
thnks again guys :up:

added Game graphics


regards
TEDY
11-10-2007, 11:06 AM
many thanks :)
GAR
11-10-2007, 01:31 PM
Hey MASCARES, can you send me a copy of the original BFG 8800GT bios please, you can use nbitor from here............http://www.mvktech.net/component/option,com_remository/Itemid,26/func,selectfolder/cat,92/page,4/ thanks alot, i flashed mine and didnt make a copy, i also sent you a PM, which ever you see first, thanks!!
mascaras
11-10-2007, 05:33 PM
Hey MASCARES, can you send me a copy of the original BFG 8800GT bios please, you can use nbitor from here............http://www.mvktech.net/component/option,com_remository/Itemid,26/func,selectfolder/cat,92/page,4/ thanks alot, i flashed mine and didnt make a copy, i also sent you a PM, which ever you see first, thanks!!

:up:
TheGoat Eater
11-11-2007, 05:48 AM
this caught my eye and just had to take a look as your review is great:clap: and the format -> KILLER:up: ! hopefully people "Borrow" from the format layout as its flow is just great... thanks for the info as I was hoping that there wold be a review of the BFG 8800GT here and as I see that they are at COMPUSA for 270 I think it is gonna be a great purchase - on the wall as the 3870 looks appealing as I have a p35 board so I can't do SLI (CROSSES FINGERS mutters please,please,please...:shakes: :shrug: )
Extera
11-11-2007, 06:39 AM
lol, I guess I need 2 of these to play crysis.... or a smaller monitor.

Great review men! :toast:
Inteleron
11-11-2007, 10:13 AM
what are you guys using to clock nvidia cards in vista?
mascaras
11-11-2007, 05:29 PM
what are you guys using to clock nvidia cards in vista?

you already tryed Expertool or rivatuner 2.06 ???

with windows XP both work very well , with windows Vista i dont have sure (i think rivatuner work fine) .


:up:
leoftw
11-12-2007, 12:11 AM
what coolers are available for this ?
mascaras
11-12-2007, 05:47 AM
what coolers are available for this ?


Almost any cooler that work on 7900 series also fit in 8800GT , like Zalman VF700 , zalman VF900 , ....


:up:
Freeboy63
11-12-2007, 08:08 PM
The Danger Den Maze 5 will work and DD is making a full card cooler not yet released. If I run a small powerful fan, 70 cfm or so at the card would that be enough for the ramchips as I am usingthe MAze 5 for the core? Or do yyou think a set of Swiftech copper heatsinks and mosfeits and fans? The fans are doing a great job inside the case cooling the mobo areas .
skullfcuk
11-12-2007, 08:30 PM
The Zalman VF1000 and its companion cooler the ZMRHS-88 is also available. Also, the Thermalright HR-03 GT is a good one to consider.
mascaras
11-12-2007, 09:14 PM
Crysis Full Version Game


Q6600@3.6ghz
BFG 8800GT OC @ Default (625/1750/1900)
Forceware 169.04
Windows XP 32bit
1680x1050
Game settings: High
AA : OF




SS @ 1680x1050 :


» Crysis 1 (http://aycu02.webshots.com/image/30601/2003002624567031667_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 2 (http://aycu38.webshots.com/image/32397/2003050474822562532_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 3 (http://aycu31.webshots.com/image/31910/2003045833695860367_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 4 (http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/35135/2003090505729410718_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 5 (http://aycu06.webshots.com/image/34805/2003084605977433023_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 6 (http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/32807/2003083492497039936_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 7 (http://aycu17.webshots.com/image/35016/2003053396651208506_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 8 (http://aycu29.webshots.com/image/35588/2003086330607326834_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 9 (http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/35602/2003063655465224116_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 10 (http://aycu01.webshots.com/image/32760/2003020108839048410_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 11 (http://aycu28.webshots.com/image/33907/2005622552013146411_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 12 (http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/35189/2005622023728868779_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 13 (http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/31100/2005624496456304028_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 14 (http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/35047/2005629886849577971_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 15 (http://aycu20.webshots.com/image/31899/2005615745101636822_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 16 (http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/34682/2005637195599626193_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 17 (http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/31882/2005673335585344161_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 18 (http://aycu34.webshots.com/image/31313/2005642487484181874_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 19 (http://aycu14.webshots.com/image/32053/2005670346738574550_rs.jpg) «





Regards!
RAW-Raptor22
11-12-2007, 09:21 PM
Sweet pics... thanks for teh use on my site too... I appreciate it! :up:
TheGoat Eater
11-13-2007, 01:03 PM
just got it and damn TF2 lookin good:up: at 1920x1200 @700/1754/1000 (FOR NOW;) :D )
mascaras
11-13-2007, 04:01 PM
New and amazing Crysis SS @ New forceware 169.06 & same settings :



» Crysis 19 (http://aycu14.webshots.com/image/32053/2005670346738574550_rs.jpg) «


Airplane over my head :

» Crysis 21 (http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/35140/2003978499211437387_rs.jpg) «


More action :

» Crysis 20 (http://aycu39.webshots.com/image/32718/2003989241607703924_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 22 (http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/34695/2003922661496532101_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 23 (http://aycu24.webshots.com/image/35223/2003917390452328151_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 24 (http://aycu40.webshots.com/image/32199/2003987965710105848_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 25 (http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/32362/2003915470296039814_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 26 (http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/33469/2003973127815526329_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 27 (http://aycu26.webshots.com/image/33425/2003901080838311602_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 28 (http://aycu22.webshots.com/image/33221/2003922406982675277_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 29 (http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/32654/2003938374845302830_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 30 (http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/32967/2002809122202712627_rs.jpg) «

» Crysis 31 (http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/31374/2002839658045871835_rs.jpg) «




Regards!!
RAW-Raptor22
11-13-2007, 09:44 PM
New and amazing Crysis SS :


http://aycu39.webshots.com/image/32718/2003989241607703924_rs.jpg


Airplane over my head :

http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/35140/2003978499211437387_rs.jpg



http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/34695/2003922661496532101_rs.jpg

http://aycu24.webshots.com/image/35223/2003917390452328151_rs.jpg

http://aycu40.webshots.com/image/32199/2003987965710105848_rs.jpg

http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/32362/2003915470296039814_rs.jpg

http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/33469/2003973127815526329_rs.jpg

http://aycu26.webshots.com/image/33425/2003901080838311602_rs.jpg

http://aycu22.webshots.com/image/33221/2003922406982675277_rs.jpg

http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/32654/2003938374845302830_rs.jpg

http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/32967/2002809122202712627_rs.jpg

http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/31374/2002839658045871835_rs.jpg


Regards!!

Did you notice what kind of plane that was... XD
TheGoat Eater
11-14-2007, 10:47 AM
my BFG 8800GT STOCK COOLER @100% on air ->

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5578/1264906py4.jpg

what gives I thought I would get better scores and Aquamark seems fubared as well as super pi and wprime - you think a core died?
RAW-Raptor22
11-14-2007, 03:53 PM
my BFG 8800GT STOCK COOLER @100% on air ->

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5578/1264906py4.jpg

what gives I thought I would get better scores and Aquamark seems fubared as well as super pi and wprime - you think a core died?

Check out the task manager? Are both functioning?
ineedaname
11-14-2007, 05:43 PM
after looking at prices for the 8800gt. so far it seems the real deal isn't the 8800gt but rather all the dirt cheap 8800gts' that are being sold now.
p0tter
11-14-2007, 05:54 PM
Good layout.

:thumbsup:
TheGoat Eater
11-14-2007, 06:27 PM
Check out the task manager? Are both functioning?

no I had accidentally left some settings on/off :rolleyes: in the nvidia control panel - when I was looking at all the eye candy (turned on instead of defaults):D
mascaras
11-17-2007, 06:11 PM
Game Gears of War


Q6600@3.6ghz
8800GT Default
1680x1050
Game settings :High
Windows XP32bit
Forceware 169.09

» Gears of Wars 1 (http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/7418/wargamefi0.jpg) «

» Gears of Wars 2 (http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/3456/wargame1ft5.jpg) «

» Gears of Wars 3 (http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1269/wargame2ou6.jpg) «

» Gears of Wars 4 (http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5797/wargame3vt1.jpg) «

» Gears of Wars 5 (http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/8217/wargame5xq4.jpg) «

» Gears of Wars 6 (http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4637/wargame6sp4.jpg) «

» Gears of Wars 7 (http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3797/wargame7fp1.jpg) «




regards! :up:
mascaras
11-20-2007, 04:21 AM
Call Of Duty 4 Multiplayer


Q6600@3.6ghz
DFI P35 T2RL
BFG 8800GT
Forceware 169.09
Windows XP 32bit
1680x1050
Game setings : High
AA :2x
AF : ON



http://aycu25.webshots.com/image/35024/2000841585643182973_rs.jpg

http://aycu39.webshots.com/image/34838/2000864844245224237_rs.jpg

http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/35882/2004114808846617129_rs.jpg

http://aycu31.webshots.com/image/33150/2000859736006925597_rs.jpg

http://aycu28.webshots.com/image/34867/2000819550504797170_rs.jpg

http://aycu37.webshots.com/image/35276/2000833101998092212_rs.jpg

http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/34491/2000838832151573884_rs.jpg

http://aycu17.webshots.com/image/34216/2000864170617085862_rs.jpg

http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/35890/2000829504861090354_rs.jpg

http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/33051/2000856084727341965_rs.jpg

http://aycu34.webshots.com/image/32633/2000841435182435682_rs.jpg

http://aycu20.webshots.com/image/36019/2000813311384868384_rs.jpg

http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/32340/2000817022840793493_rs.jpg


regards! :up:
mascaras
11-23-2007, 08:23 AM
Watercooling





Swiftech MCW60


http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1628/mcw60rfd7.png (http://imageshack.us)




Overclok 750Mhz Core

Temps FUll Load (Atitool scan for artifacts @ 6 minuts) = 34º



http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6529/tempswccz8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



regards!
RAW-Raptor22
11-23-2007, 06:00 PM
Watercooling





Swiftech MCW60


http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1628/mcw60rfd7.png (http://imageshack.us)




Overclok 750Mhz Core

Temps FUll Load (Atitool scan for artifacts @ 6 minuts) = 34º



http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6529/tempswccz8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



regards!


VEry nice man... :up: :up:
sick_g4m3r
03-17-2008, 06:07 PM
WOW sorry for the bump but damn what a review!!

Excellent layout and good comparison with the two cards back and forth
RAW-Raptor22
03-17-2008, 08:06 PM
WOW sorry for the bump but damn what a review!!

Excellent layout and good comparison with the two cards back and forth

Also check out the review hosted on my site: www.overclockworld.com/index :up:
fyshawk
08-18-2008, 04:09 PM
Hi there guys i was wondering if i can set up sli in my system i have this set up now
ASUS P5N32-E SLI Motherboard
Quad Q6600/OCZ Reaper 4GB 2X2GB
BFG GeForce 8800GTS OC
1 x 320 gig WD 1 x 500 gig WD/1 x 500 WD/2xDell 2005FPW
Dell W3706MC 37" High Definition LCD TV

Now I have also have a BFG Geforce 8800GT OC 512mb DDR3 so question is can i run sli set up in my rig with me running the BFG GeForce 8800GTS OC