[Mini-Review] BFG 8800GT 512MB OC Edition

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11-09-2007, 07:03 AM
mascaras

[Mini-Review] BFG 8800GT 512MB OC Edition

BFG 8800GT 512MB OC Edition

About BFG :

Quote:

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/MHandler.ashx?proimageid=2109 http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5...anglemdaa0.jpg

Features:

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

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5...tivoys3lq7.jpg

GPU-Z Inf:

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

Idle Temp (45º) :

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

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3...empidlenu0.jpg

Full Temp (62º) :

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

»»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/img129/6...oficialvo4.jpg

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

Default Result :

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

3DMark 2006

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

8800GT Default & Q6600@ 3Ghz

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

HD2900XT Default & Q6600@ 3Ghz

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2...viewsetpq0.jpg

8800GT Default & Q6600 @ 3.6ghz

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5...defaultee9.jpg

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8...etalhesdg7.jpg

HD2900XT 512MB Default & Q6600@ 3.6ghz

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

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

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/248...ccpivgali3.jpg

»»Games««

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/4...6709778jq1.jpg http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/227...ackshotif2.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3...aled200bo8.jpg

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/img135/5...airbonezb4.jpg

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

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

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6...8800hx9.th.jpg http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1...sis6kl6.th.jpg

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

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

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/1...8800ma4.th.jpg http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4...mo18hj8.th.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

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

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

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

» Bundle «
» Cooler «

9/10

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6...0767407rp7.jpg

regards!
11-09-2007, 07:05 AM
Pacha

nice :D
11-09-2007, 07:20 AM
4Qman

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
11-09-2007, 07:22 AM
phelan1777

I am really impressed with this review...............great work.
11-09-2007, 07:43 AM
HousERaT

Excellent review...... Good info. :D
11-09-2007, 08:18 AM
disruptfam

awesome review mate!
11-09-2007, 08:29 AM
GAR

Good job man, i got the same card
11-09-2007, 10:14 AM
neoman

Thats one of the best review layouts i have seen :P Great work , great card.
11-09-2007, 10:43 AM
mascaras

thnks guys

:up:
11-09-2007, 12:42 PM
sonicsallen

It seems most reference 8800GT can stablize at 720-740MHz.
11-09-2007, 01:54 PM
takamishanoku

Good review! Good job.
11-10-2007, 10:01 AM
mascaras

thnks again guys :up:

added Game graphics

regards
11-10-2007, 11:06 AM
TEDY

many thanks :)
11-10-2007, 01:31 PM
GAR

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/opt...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!!
11-10-2007, 05:33 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAR

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/opt...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:
11-11-2007, 05:48 AM
TheGoat Eater

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: )
11-11-2007, 06:39 AM
Extera

lol, I guess I need 2 of these to play crysis.... or a smaller monitor.

Great review men! :toast:
11-11-2007, 10:13 AM
Inteleron

what are you guys using to clock nvidia cards in vista?
11-11-2007, 05:29 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inteleron

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:
11-12-2007, 12:11 AM
leoftw

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by leoftw

what coolers are available for this ?

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

:up:
11-12-2007, 08:08 PM
Freeboy63

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 .
11-12-2007, 08:30 PM
skullfcuk

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.
11-12-2007, 09:14 PM
mascaras

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 «

» Crysis 2 «

» Crysis 3 «

» Crysis 4 «

» Crysis 5 «

» Crysis 6 «

» Crysis 7 «

» Crysis 8 «

» Crysis 9 «

» Crysis 10 «

» Crysis 11 «

» Crysis 12 «

» Crysis 13 «

» Crysis 14 «

» Crysis 15 «

» Crysis 16 «

» Crysis 17 «

» Crysis 18 «

» Crysis 19 «

Regards!
11-12-2007, 09:21 PM
RAW-Raptor22

Sweet pics... thanks for teh use on my site too... I appreciate it! :up:
11-13-2007, 01:03 PM
TheGoat Eater

just got it and damn TF2 lookin good:up: at 1920x1200 @700/1754/1000 (FOR NOW;) :D )
11-13-2007, 04:01 PM
mascaras

New and amazing Crysis SS @ New forceware 169.06 & same settings :

» Crysis 19 «

Airplane over my head :

» Crysis 21 «

More action :

» Crysis 20 «

» Crysis 22 «

» Crysis 23 «

» Crysis 24 «

» Crysis 25 «

» Crysis 26 «

» Crysis 27 «

» Crysis 28 «

» Crysis 29 «

» Crysis 30 «

» Crysis 31 «

Regards!!
11-13-2007, 09:44 PM
RAW-Raptor22

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

New and amazing Crysis SS :

http://aycu39.webshots.com/image/327...7703924_rs.jpg

Airplane over my head :

http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/351...1437387_rs.jpg

http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/346...6532101_rs.jpg

http://aycu24.webshots.com/image/352...2328151_rs.jpg

http://aycu40.webshots.com/image/321...0105848_rs.jpg

http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/323...6039814_rs.jpg

http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/334...5526329_rs.jpg

http://aycu26.webshots.com/image/334...8311602_rs.jpg

http://aycu22.webshots.com/image/332...2675277_rs.jpg

http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/326...5302830_rs.jpg

http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/329...2712627_rs.jpg

http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/313...5871835_rs.jpg

Regards!!

Did you notice what kind of plane that was... XD
11-14-2007, 10:47 AM
TheGoat Eater

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?
11-14-2007, 03:53 PM
RAW-Raptor22

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGoat Eater

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?
11-14-2007, 05:43 PM
ineedaname

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.
11-14-2007, 05:54 PM
p0tter

Good layout.

:thumbsup:
11-14-2007, 06:27 PM
TheGoat Eater

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor22

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
11-17-2007, 06:11 PM
mascaras

Game Gears of War

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

» Gears of Wars 1 «

» Gears of Wars 2 «

» Gears of Wars 3 «

» Gears of Wars 4 «

» Gears of Wars 5 «

» Gears of Wars 6 «

» Gears of Wars 7 «

regards! :up:
11-20-2007, 04:21 AM
mascaras

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/350...3182973_rs.jpg

http://aycu39.webshots.com/image/348...5224237_rs.jpg

http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/358...6617129_rs.jpg

http://aycu31.webshots.com/image/331...6925597_rs.jpg

http://aycu28.webshots.com/image/348...4797170_rs.jpg

http://aycu37.webshots.com/image/352...8092212_rs.jpg

http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/344...1573884_rs.jpg

http://aycu17.webshots.com/image/342...7085862_rs.jpg

http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/358...1090354_rs.jpg

http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/330...7341965_rs.jpg

http://aycu34.webshots.com/image/326...2435682_rs.jpg

http://aycu20.webshots.com/image/360...4868384_rs.jpg

http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/323...0793493_rs.jpg

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

Watercooling

Swiftech MCW60

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

Overclok 750Mhz Core

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

Watercooling

Swiftech MCW60

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

Overclok 750Mhz Core

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

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

regards!

VEry nice man... :up: :up:
03-17-2008, 06:07 PM
sick_g4m3r

WOW sorry for the bump but damn what a review!!

Excellent layout and good comparison with the two cards back and forth
03-17-2008, 08:06 PM
RAW-Raptor22

Quote:

Originally Posted by sick_g4m3r

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:
08-18-2008, 04:09 PM
fyshawk

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