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

**mascaras** · 11-09-2007, 07:03 AM

BFG 8800GT 512MB OC Edition

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Features:

GPU-Z Inf:

Idle Temp (45º) :

Full Temp (62º) :

»»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

Default Result :

3DMark 2006

8800GT Default & Q6600@ 3Ghz

HD2900XT Default & Q6600@ 3Ghz

8800GT Default & Q6600 @ 3.6ghz

HD2900XT 512MB Default & Q6600@ 3.6ghz

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

»»Games««

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

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

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

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

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:

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

against :

» Bundle «
» Cooler «

9/10

regards!

**Pacha** · 11-09-2007, 07:05 AM

nice

**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.

**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

**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

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/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!!

**mascaras** · 11-10-2007, 05:33 PM

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!!

**TheGoat Eater** · 11-11-2007, 05:48 AM

this caught my eye and just had to take a look as your review is great

and the format -> KILLER

! 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...

)

**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!

**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

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) .

**leoftw** · 11-12-2007, 12:11 AM

what coolers are available for this ?

**mascaras** · 11-12-2007, 05:47 AM

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 , ....

**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 «

» 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!