8800GT Official Reviews

[Eagleclaw]

I have the Fatal!ty FC-ZV9 sitting right next to me just waiting

what cooler do you guys think will be best?
HR-03/Plus?
VF900?

[krogen]

I ordered a evga 8800gt superclocked for $256.90 with quake wars. Not too bad Added overnight shipping for $22. Shipped - should get it by tomorrow.

what cooler do you guys think will be best?
HR-03/Plus?
VF900?

HR-03 Plus will not work. HR-03 will work. HR-03 owns a VF900.

[Soulburner]

I ordered a evga 8800gt superclocked for $256.90 with quake wars. Not too bad Added overnight shipping for $22. Shipped - should get it by tomorrow.

This one?

They hiked the price then.

[VETDRMS]

I see the EVGA 8800GT SSC version is not out yet, so I rather wait for couple of more days until they release it. Those of you who didn't buy one yet.... wait for this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinf...6-A1&family=19

There is only the superclocked edition at newegg. Not good enough :P

I purchased the 8800GT SSC version this morning from Evga's website, I should have it by tomorrow morning. I will not be running it at all on the stock cooler, will be set up for water as soon as I get it.

:cheers:

[krogen]

This one?

They hiked the price then.

Yup, that one. I ordered it from mwave.com in the morning. I just checked if they still have it but it seems like they removed it from their website (??).

I knew the prices would go up by a lot. High demand = high prices.

[Ub3r-L33ch]

NCIX just updated my order status, next step is order processing. I've been on my BFG 7800GTX for 2+ years now, glad I waited for something like this to come along. Hopefully the 9xxx series will be out before my eVGA 90 day step-up is over.

[Soulburner]

Lowest price right now that is not backordered is ClubIT...$256.97 shipped for the PNY.

[hstuehmeyer2000]

no its not, you can get the evga from outpost.com for 229.99
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5434329

[hoop]

no its not, you can get the evga from outpost.com for 229.99
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5434329

thats a damn good deal

[schtuga]

Here's what NCIX forum admin had to say when asked if a person would be able to walk into one of their locations and buy one before the end of the week:

quote:

Virtually no chance. We are heavily oversold on these, as is EVGA (and everyone else in the world from what we've been told). We will be very likely receiving additional shipment this Friday, and possibly additional shipments next week, but not 100% confirmed yet.

NVIDIA has a huge hit on their hands. We brought in what we thought was "enough", and even then, we weren't even close. Reminds me of the Wii last year, though I suspect backlog will clear by the holidays (crosses fingers). We've been on the phone with NVIDIA themselves and their board partners all day, so we'll keep updating our customers on what's coming in and when.

We'll update the sticky thread with a daily update if at all possible: quote

[GoldenTiger]

no its not, you can get the evga from outpost.com for 229.99
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5434329

That's what I picked up an order for (two of them) a few hours ago, I called and was told my order is shipping tomorrow. Two for $470 shipped via 2-day air, and it includes Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, per an eVGA CSR: http://evga.com/forums/m.asp?m=143259

Awesome deal.

[Soulburner]

no its not, you can get the evga from outpost.com for 229.99
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5434329

It says preorder. I said currently in stock.

[GoldenTiger]

Wrong...read my post again.

It's in-stock in the morning, per their CSR's, so it may as well be in-stock seeing as how ClubIT isn't going to ship your order at 9:30pm .

[n!Cola]

Found this new card from Sparkle, cant wait to appear in shops.
Gonna wait for it...

Model Number: Calibre P888





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Environment Friendly Packaging
This product's packaging is conforming to environmental protection regulations.

High efficient dual fan cooling system with smart modulation
This new designed dual fan cooler can automatically adjust fan speed according to the temperature of the graphic and memory chips, thus to prolong the life-span of dual fan cooler. .

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HDCP: Yes

http://www.techmessenger.com/SPARKLE...071029007.html

[infinity9]

any other websites have in in stock? I am about to sell my 8800gts for 250 but I need a replacement

[theteamaqua]

stock's good enuff .. also now that rivatuner works on Vista even after those force drive signing updates.. u can just oc ur self in XP and vista

i think most ppl can get 750/1750/2000 out of their card, and if the manufacturers gave ur card a bit higher vGPU u can oc even more, my old EVGA GTS was really hot, it was like 10C hotter than my BFG one, but i was able to get 700(core) vs 650 BFG..

[Diverge]

This one?

They hiked the price then.

wow, $289.99 now... glad i got it from them when it was $239.33 w/ a free game and mouse pad

[GoldenTiger]

stock's good enuff .. also now that rivatuner works on Vista even after those force drive signing updates.. u can just oc ur self in XP and vista

i think most ppl can get 750/1750/2000 out of their card, and if the manufacturers gave ur card a bit higher vGPU u can oc even more, my old EVGA GTS was really hot, it was like 10C hotter than my BFG one, but i was able to get 700(core) vs 650 BFG..

Hoping for a voltmod soon probably, myself.


Nice find, n!cola!

[Soulburner]

wow, $289.99 now... glad i got it from them when it was $239.33 w/ a free game and mouse pad

Yeah see, you guys got that price while I was at work. No chance for me until I get home.

[WrigleyVillain]

wow, $289.99 now... glad i got it from them when it was $239.33 w/ a free game and mouse pad

The only thing that surprises me is that it was $239.33 to begin with. Congrats

[TRF-Inferno]

That's what I picked up an order for (two of them) a few hours ago, I called and was told my order is shipping tomorrow. Two for $470 shipped via 2-day air, and it includes Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, per an eVGA CSR: http://evga.com/forums/m.asp?m=143259

Awesome deal.

I'm glad to hear that. I just pre-ordered 4 of them, one for myself and the other three for friends. Aforementioned friends now owe me quite a bit of money.

[GoldenTiger]

I'm glad to hear that. I just pre-ordered 4 of them, one for myself and the other three for friends. Aforementioned friends now owe me quite a bit of money.

I just got an email, too (I had emailed before calling) ...

Dear valued Frys.com customer,

Thank you for your recent order. We are making every effort to obtain the 2 EVGA GeForce 8800GT 512 contained in your order from our supplier. The supplier has provided us with an expected arrival date of 10/30/07 to our warehouse. Upon receipt from our supplier, we will ship your order on the same business day. Estimated arrival dates and product availability are subject to change. Quantities may be limited. We thank you for your understanding. Please contact us if you have any additional questions. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Sincerely, XXXXXXX X.
Frys.com
1-877-688-7678 -Toll Free
1-800-856-9800
1-408-487-4700 FAX
www.frys.com

Original message follows:
-------------------------
Order Number: XXXXXXXX

[theteamaqua]

hmm the temperature from many reviews got me a bit worry, but according to VR zone its cooler than GTX ... so i dunno ... maybe u just need to put couple fans near the card to get the hot air out ..

after i got my 2 GTs, will be eyeing that new GTS

[jay_lee300]

going to order one soon 7900gtx on 1920 doesnt cut it, neither will this gt but will be alittle better and will sli it with another gt in a few months when the 680i 88gt issue is sorted and maybe pick up a q6600 g0 should help think my e6600 @ 3.7 will bottleneck them.

[GoldenTiger]

going to order one soon 7900gtx on 1920 doesnt cut it, neither will this gt but will be alittle better and will sli it with another gt in a few months when the 680i 88gt issue is sorted and maybe pick up a q6600 g0 should help think my e6600 @ 3.7 will bottleneck them.

Anyone know if the 169.02 drivers fixed the SLI issue with 8800GT's on 680i boards? That's the setup I'll be using, hoping it works !