9800GTX Review thread

First review up here (too bad for the E6300@3.2Ghz) :

Rage 3D http://www.rage3d.com/previews/video.../index.php?p=1

And pretty good conclusion :

Evolution, Not Revolution

Those looking for a card that destroys the 8800 GTX need not apply. The 9800 GTX should not be looked as a successor to the 8800 GTX cards, but as a more economical replacement. Those with 8800 GTX systems won't likely be tempted to rush out to buy this card, but those in the market for a current DX 10 card should find the 9800 GTX a more sensible purchase than its aging cousin... :up:

ANANDTECH : http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3275

BENCHMARKreviews : http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...d=154&Itemid=1

BJORN 3D : http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1256

DRIVERHEAVEN : http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews.php?reviewid=544

ELITEBASTARDS : http://www.elitebastards.com/cms/ind...=558&Itemid=31

Firing Squad : http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/...mance_preview/

GURU3D : http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/516/

GURU3D SLI test : http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/518/

GURU3D BFG 9800GTX OCX : http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/523/

HARDWARECANUCKS RECOMMENDED READ : http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...mb-review.html

HARDWARECANUCKS BFG 9800GTX OCX : http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...rd-review.html

HardOCP : http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/articl...50aHVzaWFzdA==

HardOCP 9800GTX SLI review : http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/articl...50aHVzaWFzdA==

HARDWAREZONE : http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...?cid=3&id=2519

HWBOX Greek review : http://www.hwbox.gr/showthread.php?t=1185

HEXUS net : http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=12417

HOTHARDWARE : http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/...FG_EVGA_Zogis/

LEGION HARDWARE : http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=732

LEGIT REVIEWS : http://www.legitreviews.com/article/686/1/

MADSHRIMPS.BE review : http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=get...55&articID=811

MADSHRIMPS 9600GT SLI vs 9800GTX : http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&articID=817

Mascaras' review : http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=182684

NEOSEEKER : http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Ha...ws/xfx9800gtx/

NORDICHARDWARE High end GFX test : http://www.nordichardware.com/Reviews/?skrivelse=530

NVNEWS : http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/evga_g...tx/index.shtml

OVERCLOCK3D.NET : http://www.overclock3d.net/articles....and_pictures/1

OVERCLOCKERSCLUB ZOGIS CARD : http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/zogis_9800gtx/

OVERCLOCKERSCLUB ASUS CARD : http://www.overclockersclub.com/revi...n9800gtx/5.htm

PCGAMESHARDWARE (GERMAN) : http://www.pcgameshardware.de/aid,63...nd_3-Wege-SLI/

PcPerspective : http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=540

PcPerspective BFG OCX : http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=544&type=expert

Tbreak : http://www.tbreak.com/reviews/article.php?id=595

Techgage Asus 9800GTX : http://techgage.com/article/asus_en9800gtx_512mb/

TECHNIC3D : http://http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.technic3d.com%2Fartic le-654%2C1-nvidia-9800gtx-von-zotac.htm&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=de&ie=UTF-8

TECHPOWERUP : http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Z...orce_9800_GTX/

TECHSPOT : http://www.techspot.com/review/92-as...orce-9800-gtx/

TOMSHARDWARE : http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/04/...800gtx_review/

Virtual Hideout Asus 9800GTX review : http://www.virtual-hideout.net/revie...TX/index.shtml

LegionHardware - good test like always: http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=732

Benchmark Reviews : http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...d=154&Itemid=1

now that was disappointing :<

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Originally Posted by RaZz!

now that was disappointing :<

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true

100% agree

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Originally Posted by RaZz!

now that was disappointing :<

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Originally Posted by nemsis

true

100% agree

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I will say again

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Originally Posted by karateo

Is it the first GTX model under 300euros the day of release?

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Don't you think it's an improvement the low prices?

For the past year I was wishing for a product like this:

Lower power consumption -> temps and sound
Little performance improvements
CHEAPER!


Just think of a 9800GTX as you would like
Power consumption greater than 8800gtx, more expensive BUT 50% more performance. No, I wouldn't buy it!

My budget for graphics limits me to those close to 250 euros
http://www.plaisio.gr/advancedproduc...or=PowerPhrase

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Originally Posted by karateo

I will say again



Don't you think it's an improvement the low prices?

For the past year I was wishing for a product like this:

Lower power consumption -> temps and sound
Little performance improvements
CHEAPER!


Just think of a 9800GTX as you would like
Power consumption greater than 8800gtx, more expensive BUT 50&#37; more performance. No, I wouldn't buy it!

My budget for graphics limits me to those close to 250 euros
http://www.plaisio.gr/advancedproduc...or=PowerPhrase

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If the 9800GTX came out 9 months ago I'd agree with you.

What gets me is, why didn't NVidia maintain the 384bit memory interface, or increase it to 512? It's pretty clear that the G92 cards are bottlenecked by the 256 bit interface in high resolution and AA/AF configurations. Otherwise they'd actually have a pretty nice update to the G80's.

That's what I've been saying the last few weeks Karateo, the card reviews just confirm it's a solid OC'ed GTS 512 with better ram and PCB, that has a little more headroom for OC'ing...
But for round 300 euro's it's a steal if you don't want to mess with OC's ... and card runsindeed cooler and is less powerhungry... it's got some stiff competition from the ATI 3870X2 card... and if this card was launched 9 months ago it would have cost you 500-600 dollars...

Those that already own 8800 GT, GTS or GTX no need to step up regarding performance, new buyers should take a look at it for sure... but we will have more come in here to nag as that's the only way how I can describe some peeps reactions...

Sorry to toot my own horn but...

HARDWARE CANUCKS 9800 GTX REVIEW

Covers overclocking, aftermarket cooler installation (Thermalright HR-03 GT) and a host of other things.

Hope you all enjoy. :)

Hardwarezone
http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...?cid=3&id=2519

PC Perspective
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=540

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Sorry to toot my own horn but...

HARDWARE CANUCKS 9800 GTX REVIEW

Covers overclocking, aftermarket cooler installation (Thermalright HR-03 GT) and a host of other things.

Hope you all enjoy. :)

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nice thorough writeup as usual
thanks!

Newegg has the 9800GTX up for sale with all priced at $329 USD. Not bad considering it's the very first day on Newegg. I think the 9800GTX at the $299 mark while the 8800GTS is at $249 is a perfect price difference between the two.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...800gtx&x=0&y=0

Guru3D
http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/516/

Tbreak review up again : http://www.tbreak.com/reviews/article.php?id=595

they better update some comments , this card retailing at 400plus dollars must be only in the middle east: in germany cards found for 280 euros...

Time to start updating that first post Leeghoofd. ;)

Firingsquad
http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/...mance_preview/

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Originally Posted by SKYMTL

Time to start updating that first post Leeghoofd. ;)

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Done Boss, thx all for the links and help , these will be some hours of enjoyable reads, too bad my wife hates it :)

Thats Rage3d review needs to go. That site is an unholy bunch of idiots. Their moderating team are worse than EOCF. Actually, I see now ChrisRay did it... It can stay...!! :rofl:

Great thread though aside from that!

Hehehe well they did an honest job with a very good conclusion at the end...

Anandtech
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3275

Hexus Net
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=12417

Techpowerup
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Z...orce_9800_GTX/

Bjorn3D
http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1256

PCGH.de reviewed the just released Geforce 9800 GTX as the official NDA from Nvidia falls. We made a lot of benchmarks from synthetic one like 3DMark 06 to games like Crysis, Call of Duty 4 and UT3. We check 3way SLI as well.

http://www.pcgameshardware.de/screen...acher_Main.jpg

As a summary, the 9800 GTX is a nice card. If you go higher in resolution and FSAA (like 1.680x1.050 and 8x FSAA upwards), the 9800 GTX has problems with the lower memory bandwith in comparison to 8800 GTX/Ultra.

The direct link to the benchmarks:
http://www.pcgameshardware.de/aid,63...iew=yes&page=2

The artice itself (German) starts here:
http://www.pcgameshardware.de/aid,63...nd_3-Wege-SLI/

Reviews that only shows average FPS are a bit misleading imo... in the sense that consumers may be lead to believe that the card with higher numbers will provide smoother gameplay, but in reality, it could output bad min fps, making games choppy.

Interesting, in the press material it was stated that the card was compatible with HybridPower but NOT Hybrid SLI but alot of sites are reporting that it is compatible WITH Hybrid SLI. :S

I'm looking forward to seeing tests to see if this is actually true.

nvidia decided to make the "gtx" moniker now represent affordability, while the gx2 suffix now represents the flagship.
Well, i think iv said this a few times, but this card is terrible, but compared to the absolute crap of all the other cards on the market( im looking at you, 3870x2), it actually is relatively decent for rehashed old tech.

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Originally Posted by Leeghoofd

they better update some comments , this card retailing at 400plus dollars must be only in the middle east: in germany cards found for 280 euros...

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or the uk...

190£ (380$) +17% vat...