[Mini-Review] XFX 9800GX2 1GB GDDR3

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03-20-2008, 10:05 AM
mascaras

[Mini-Review] XFX 9800GX2 1GB GDDR3

Hi guys !

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/8...3544104to0.jpg

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7...9both50ia9.jpg

About XFX :

Quote:

XFX, one of the best nVidia Graphics Card partners, is a leader in video game graphics and video cards.

XFX offers an expansive array of nVidia GeForce® graphics cards and nVidia nForce motherboards.

XFX is currently a global volume leader for NVIDIA® graphics cards. nVidia is presently the worldwide leader in programmable video game and production graphics processor technologies.

More about XFX and their products Here!

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6...3545739ux4.jpg

Box

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8194/dsc01423ke4.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7776/img0209cj8.jpg

Card

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2983/xfxqm3.jpg

Card @ side

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5544/dsc01430yx2.jpg

Card Front

http://aycu22.webshots.com/image/470...0943712_rs.jpg

Card back

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/782...icatrazxb4.jpg

Bundle

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/5770/bundle2pv0.jpg

Good bundle with company of heroes game (3 DVDs) , However there is no PCI-E 8 pin > 6 pin adapter !

Hardware

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9038/material2qe9.jpg

Hardware Installed

http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/496...2608481_rs.jpg

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Specs:

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7028/specsvh5.jpg

Temperatures:

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7...inkscfduv8.gif

Idle Temp ( 52º/53º)

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/6...letempszv2.jpg

Full Temp ( 78º) ( Cod4 Multiplayer)

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/7...ull9800fs4.jpg

Temps are fine for 2 GPUs and Fan its not too noisy @ Auto speed (45%)

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http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/7...1842799os2.jpg

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

E8400@ 4ghz Dual core
9800Gx2 default
Asus P5E
Windows Vista 64bit
Forceware 174.60

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4...defaultga9.jpg

Overclock

E8400@ 4250Mhz (500x8.5)
9800GX2 @ 700Mhz/1750/2000Mhz(Core/shaders/Memory)
Asus P5E
Windows Vista 64bit
Forceware 174.60

3DMark 2006 = 19400 Marks

Link >> http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=5883755

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http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3...aled200bo8.jpg

E8400@ 4ghz
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.60
setings : High
1680x1050
Vista 64bit
dx9

!TimeDemo Run 2 Finished.
Play Time: 33.19s
Average FPS: 60.26
Min FPS: 34.80
Max FPS: 71.52

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1...ybenchsut6.jpg

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E8400@ 4ghz
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.60
setings : High
1680x1050
Vista 64bit
DX10

Play Time: 36.94s
Average FPS: 54.14
Min FPS: 35.74
Max FPS: 65.18

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3...0crysisns2.jpg

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E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.60
setings :Very High
1680x1050
Vista 64bit
DX10

Play Time: 64.65s

Average FPS: 30.93
Min FPS: 15.96
Max FPS: 37.81

http://aycu32.webshots.com/image/448...7369210_rs.jpg

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/4...3544978hp8.jpg

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3...aled200bo8.jpg

E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.53
setings : High
1680x1050
Vista 64bit
DX10

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E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.53
setings :Very High
1680x1050
Vista 64bit
DX10

http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/494...7995114_rs.jpg

Images

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Tree Videos i made with FRAPS so image quallity its not good , but we can have an idea how the game runs @ Very High :

E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.53
settings :Very High
1680x1050
Vista 64bit
DX10

http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=_qWYkCTGrlE

http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=DtmL_B8TIDk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCof8pC87WI

:yepp: :yepp: :yepp:

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2...1843062dw9.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2...l001webng7.jpg

E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.53
setings : High
AA 4x
AF : On
1680x1050
Vista 64bit

Images

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E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.53
setings : High
AA 4x
AF : On
1680x1050
Vista 64bit

Images :

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E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.53
setings : High
MSAA & AF : OFF
1680x1050
Vista 64bit

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4...3546841ql4.jpg

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E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.53
setings : High
MSAA : 4x
AF : 16x
1680x1050
Vista 64bit

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/7...3546974fc6.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4...3566755ud4.jpg

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3...dirtpc1yl3.jpg

E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.53
settings : Ultra High
Multisampling : 4x
1680x1050
Vista 64bit

Images:

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http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/2...3603258vr1.jpg

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/2...roesboxix6.jpg

E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.53
settings : High
AA & AF : Off
1680x1050
DX10
Vista 64bit

Settings:

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9...ecscomplt8.jpg

Images:

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http://aycu23.webshots.com/image/485...3124979_rs.jpg

Result:

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3344/coresulaz8.jpg

E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.53
settings : High
AA : 4x
1680x1050
DX10
Vista 64bit

Settings:

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/6...tingsaajk0.jpg

Images:

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Result:

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/1849/resultaajh6.jpg

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/4...treet42xm4.jpg

E8400@ 4ghz
ASUS P5E X38
9800Gx2 default
Forceware 174.70
settings : High
AA : 4x
AF: On
1680x1050
Vista 64bit

Settings:

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Images:

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http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7204/bannerhb2.jpg

1680x1050
High settings
E8400@ 4Ghz
Asus P5E X38
9800GX2 Default
Forceware 174.53
Windows vista 64 bit

Settings:

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http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/491...7508767_rs.jpg

http://aycu01.webshots.com/image/506...0395562_rs.jpg

Imagens:

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http://aycu39.webshots.com/image/502...3758777_rs.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8526/prosgk9.jpg

» Quality«
» Performance «
» Overclock «
» Power comsumption «
» HDMI+HDCP «
» Cooler «

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1703/contrabl7.jpg

» No PCI-E 8Pin Adapter «
» Price «

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/8...2095232nc6.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1...ta47570ji3.gif

Special thnks to Mr. Dima from PCDiga

Regards!
03-20-2008, 10:07 AM
mascaras

Few more SS in Crysis

Crysis
1680x1050
Very High settings
E8400@ 4Ghz
Asus P5E X38
9800GX2 Default
Forceware 174.53
Windows vista 64 bit

http://aycu22.webshots.com/image/478...3778970_rs.jpg

http://aycu25.webshots.com/image/507...2272406_rs.jpg

http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/507...3865739_rs.jpg

http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/490...6335079_rs.jpg

http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/485...0393292_rs.jpg

Last level

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now we´re talking

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http://aycu25.webshots.com/image/485...6580076_rs.jpg

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BFG 8800GT OC @ DX9 @ High (Windows XP) ------------------ XFX 9800GX2 @ DX10 @ Very High (Windows Vista 64bit)

--------- Crysis 1 ------------------------------------- Crysis 1 -------

--------- Crysis 2 ------------------------------------- Crysis 2 -------

--------- Crysis 3 ------------------------------------- Crysis 3 -------

--------- Crysis 4 ------------------------------------- Crysis 4 -------

--------- Crysis 5 ------------------------------------- Crysis 5 -------

regards!
03-20-2008, 10:28 AM
71 (Bryan)

wont the dually become a bottleneck for the card?
03-20-2008, 10:28 AM
purecain

brilliant results man... thanks...
03-20-2008, 02:19 PM
cantankerous

Wow, those DX9 'high' scores are double what I am getting from my 8800 Ultra, I am impressed. If Nvidia ever gets dual display working while running 3D I will be surely picking one of these up.
03-20-2008, 02:41 PM
Cooper

Thanks mascaras for results :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71 (Bryan)

wont the dually become a bottleneck for the card?

You know any game that utilizes more than two cores?
03-20-2008, 02:51 PM
Envydia007

Not bad except its too much. I really like the test with temps.
03-20-2008, 03:22 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cooper

Thanks mascaras for results :)

You know any game that utilizes more than two cores?

Thks guys!

new screenshots in crysis ("In Game")

Quote:

Originally Posted by Envydia007

Not bad except its too much. I really like the test with temps.

Full temp was tested while playing Cod4 Online .

More tests tomorow :up:

regards
03-20-2008, 04:47 PM
tiro_uspsss

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cooper

You know any game that utilizes more than two cores?

UT3 (?)
03-20-2008, 06:00 PM
Mad1723

Supreme Commander does use more than two cores
03-20-2008, 10:47 PM
NIZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

Thks guys!

new screenshots in crysis ("In Game")

Full temp was tested while playing Cod4 Online .

More tests tomorow :up:

regards

What was the fan duty cycle @ full load? You have pretty much convinced me to purchase a gx2 after that review :up:
03-21-2008, 04:56 AM
Rock&Roll

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71 (Bryan)

wont the dually become a bottleneck for the card?

Not even the slightest chance.
03-21-2008, 05:02 AM
Charles Wirth

My stock 06 score is the same, 18.1k

My idle and load temps are one degree different from yours. I was using a extra fan for benching and didnt max as high as you.

Thanks images of the package, xfx does a good job with box art.
03-21-2008, 05:07 AM
SIOUX

Mine is an XFX too. My wife did not like my new "i´m gaming - DO NOT DISTURB" sign that comes included :D
03-21-2008, 05:19 AM
Linchpin

Very nice review, convinced me to pull the trigger on the Evga 9800GX2. Good to know it fits in the Antec 900 as well.
03-21-2008, 06:03 AM
Leeghoofd

Cards look nice hope to see a 9800GTX review too...nice to see the card working on X38... hopefully the driver team will bring out some more terrific game support...
03-21-2008, 06:27 AM
sayko

Very nice review, good job
03-21-2008, 08:40 AM
mascaras

thnks guys , i will update today with more tests !

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIZ

What was the fan duty cycle @ full load? You have pretty much convinced me to purchase a gx2 after that review :up:

you wont regret , the card its not cheap but worth it :up:

I think the fan duty in auto its always @ 45%

i tested fan @ 55% using rivatuner , full temp playing Cod4 ~ 67º

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/344/fan55fullmj7.jpg

EDIT: 174.60 in crysis have bugs like stutering and "low" FPS , i installed agian the 174.53 from nvidia site and im stupid with performance and no stutering AT ALL , look at the new SS in "Crysis in game " VERY HIGH SETTINGS :D :D :D :D :D

regards
03-21-2008, 10:02 AM
MikeMK

Im picking up a BFG one tomorrow all being well... just wondering how it will run crysis at 1920x1200 as i have 24" dell.

Nice results btw... looks like this card can really perform :)
03-21-2008, 10:04 AM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeMK

Im picking up a BFG one tomorrow all being well... just wondering how it will run crysis at 1920x1200 as i have 24" dell.

results from friend mine also with XFX 9800GX2 and 24" LCD @ 1900x1200

Quote:

High DX9
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/5226/1920hdx9yt4.jpg

High DX10
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7104/1920hdx10rp4.jpg

Very High Dx10
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7...0vhdx10he5.jpg
03-21-2008, 11:48 AM
Rattle

can you do some run thrus on cod 4 maps ambush and pipeline at 1680x1050 with max settings in game and report back min FPS

thanks
03-21-2008, 02:28 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattle

can you do some run thrus on cod 4 maps ambush and pipeline at 1680x1050 with max settings in game and report back min FPS

thanks

yes , i test it later

few more SS Crysy very High

9800Gx2 @ Very High @ 1680x1050

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...7/vegetaao.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...7/9800Very.jpg

9800Gx2 @ Very High @ 1680x1050

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...7-36-52-66.jpg

more playable in Very high with 9800GX2 than with a HD3870 , 9600gt , etc , only in High :D

regards
03-21-2008, 02:34 PM
adamsleath

no AA :)
03-21-2008, 02:43 PM
Leeghoofd

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamsleath

no AA :)

Is that visible on such high resolutions ? I never ever played anything over 1280 x1024 as my monitor goes bezerk then :rofl:
03-21-2008, 03:08 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leeghoofd

Is that visible on such high resolutions ? I never ever played anything over 1280 x1024 as my monitor goes bezerk then :rofl:

yep , i also think at high res. "no need" to use much or any AA or AF (maybe a litle if you want)

regards

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