EVGA 9800GX2 Unboxing and Benchmarks

[safan80]

I have the same problem with my GX2 sticker. I hate it because it was already peeling off when I took it out of the box.

[AuDioFreaK39]

Here's my promise to all you guys:


http://service.futuremark.com/result...eResultType=14

18,518 ain't bad for an initial run right? Let me know what you think I can adjust. My goal is to pass 20k right now.

[Talonman]

I think for running your CPU at 3.6GHz, your numbers are right on the money!

I believe as Data would say, "your GX2 is functioning within normal parameters"...

Good install.

If you want 20K, your going to need close to 4.0GHz on your CPU I think...

[xMrBunglex]

your quad core should overclock higher if you want it to. 18.5K with a GX2 and an overclocked quad core seems a little disappointing to me though. i score over 19K with a pair of $200 g-cards and a dual core CPU.

[E.R]

your quad core should overclock higher if you want it to. 18.5K with a GX2 and an overclocked quad core seems a little disappointing to me though. i score over 19K with a pair of $200 g-cards and a dual core CPU.

ATI-card are known for beeing good in 3dmark unlike NV-card that performs better in reallife game than that "game".

[speedfreak86]

your quad core should overclock higher if you want it to. 18.5K with a GX2 and an overclocked quad core seems a little disappointing to me though. i score over 19K with a pair of $200 g-cards and a dual core CPU.

It is a bit disappointing to me also, but from what I read it seems as though the quad at 3.6 like I have is actually a bottleneck in the game tests... I don't quite understand, but overclocking my card yields less than 1000 points on the standard resolution 3dmark06. Run your cards at 1600 or 1900 though in 3dmark please and see what you get.(for real, i am curious.)

[E.R]

It is a bit disappointing to me also, but from what I read it seems as though the quad at 3.6 like I have is actually a bottleneck in the game tests... I don't quite understand, but overclocking my card yields less than 1000 points on the standard resolution 3dmark06. Run your cards at 1600 or 1900 though in 3dmark please and see what you get.(for real, i am curious.)

What does Crysis benchmark gives you at 1920x1080 and Very High X10 in Vista no AA? I got average of 27.83FPS in 64-bit mode on 740/2280 on the card and 4Ghz on cpu.
I only raised my score from 19750 or so up to 20191 in 06 by OC the card but i don´t care so mutch about that "game" as of real games like Crysis that demands power and does not affected by CPU OC as 3dmark are.

[Waymon3X6]

^You know that 32bit mode in Crysis yields better frames, at least it does for me. Runnin Vista ultimate x64

[E.R]

26.56 was my average FPS in 32-bit at same settings that gave over 27 in 64-bit mode.

[speedfreak86]

What does Crysis benchmark gives you at 1920x1080 and Very High X10 in Vista no AA? I got average of 27.83FPS in 64-bit mode on 740/2280 on the card and 4Ghz on cpu.
I only raised my score from 19750 or so up to 20191 in 06 by OC the card but i don´t care so mutch about that "game" as of real games like Crysis that demands power and does not affected by CPU OC as 3dmark are.

I can't run that resolution with the monitor I have. I'm only on 1680X1050. But, I don't think that I can run my card at clocks that high. I usually run a 675/2200. It gives me around 30-45fps though through crysis(not on the benchmark, just me looking at fraps) with the specs in my sig.

[zodiac]

Anyone wanna comment on their OC sweet spots with this card?
Also, has anyone dropped the SSC BIOS on their stock GX2 yet?
I'm curious about the voltage settings in the SSC BIOS (if there is a change), and will the SSC BIOS open up anymore freqs for a Stock GX2..

I'll upload the SSC BIOS if anyone wants it.
I need to read and heed before I get myself into the BIOS mods.

[AuDioFreaK39]

Anyone wanna comment on their OC sweet spots with this card?
Also, has anyone dropped the SSC BIOS on their stock GX2 yet?
I'm curious about the voltage settings in the SSC BIOS (if there is a change), and will the SSC BIOS open up anymore freqs for a Stock GX2..

I'll upload the SSC BIOS if anyone wants it.
I need to read and heed before I get myself into the BIOS mods.

Oh yes, I'll take it . But could you link me to a guide or something on how to install it? Also, would this void my warranty if I'm going to eventually Step-Up my card (even if I reverted back to the factory BIOS before Step-Up)?

[zodiac]

I'm waiting on a response on the warranty issue : )
I actually found out that the BIOS that I found earlier is from a 9600 not a 9800...it was a mislabeled download. As soon as I find I, I'll upload it though.