GeForce 9900 GTX & GTS Slated For July Launch

[DaMulta]

Do you guys think the gtx 280's will come with a 6-pin to 8-pin adapter?

My PSU has two 6-pin connectors only.

it's easy to make one if it doesn't. I bet it will work with just 2 6pins.

[adamsleath]

What would this be?



GT200

looks like ownage to me, at 65 or 55nm
65nm right now.

[Mk]

GOD F%$*!# D$@*& I I NEED BENCHMARKS i cant wait

[Eastcoasthandle]

Funny how one obviously biased idiot writing a single article can sway the opinions of so many people.

Folk should be able to dissect it, making themselves astute to the situation at hand. It's better to wait for the refresh before buying the 260/280. Unless that manufacture allows you to step up to the new revision.

[Dainas]

GTX 280 is looking to be G80 reborn, right down to the launch price and potential to be futureproof. Now I 'know' my 8800GTX can go to pasture without compromise

[Jimmer411]

I think that after the G92 and the 3800 series people are going to have a hard time swallowing 550+ for a video card. They have fed us a normally unheardof level of performance at the $150-250 price range, something that normally costed $400-500 easy.


$350 is most most I could see myself spending on a videocard. And now with Tri sli, 650 per card is a bit steep...

[hoop]

hmmm... this year is going to be a expensive year... 600€ for GT280, 500€ for a new phone, + 1600€ for nehalem.

i know right! the iphone will be 199$ with a 2 year commitment (2 models a white and black version),
o and btw the new PS3 will be out as well which i need.

[zerazax]

At least AT&T is willing to subsidize the iPhone now..

[natty]

It's better to wait for the refresh before buying the 260/280. Unless that manufacture allows you to step up to the new revision.

You think it's worth waiting 4 or 5 months to get the same exact card, albeit a tiny bit cooler and less power hungry...

Couldn't disagree more.

[Seraphiel]

650$ US is kinda cheap (not for the Americans, but most others). With import taxes (+25%), bought in the USA, this is still cheaper than 8800 GTX was in my country (Denmark). Compared to my XFX 8800 Ultra XXX, it will be ridiculously cheap to buy.

Excellent

[Eastcoasthandle]

You think it's worth waiting 4 or 5 months to get the same exact card, albeit a tiny bit cooler and less power hungry...

Couldn't disagree more.

Do you fully understand the situation? Are you 100% certain that there are no benefits with the revised core? If so, it makes sense to disagree. But if you are not 100% sure it does not make sense. If you paying $600+ for a video card that's high end you expect to get the best quality that series of card has to offer. That also includes any revisions that comes along with it. Having said that, I couldn't disagree with your disagreement more!

[Mk]

Do you fully understand the situation? Are you 100% certain that there are no benefits with the revised core? If so, it makes sense to disagree. But if you are not 100% sure it does not make sense. If you paying $600+ for a video card that's high end you expect to get the best quality that series of card has to offer. That also includes any revisions that comes along with it. Having said that, I couldn't disagree with your disagreement more!

i think the GTX 280 will be 55nm at lunch

[natty]

it's easy to make one if it doesn't. I bet it will work with just 2 6pins.

make one??

[Eastcoasthandle]

i think the GTX 280 will be 55nm at lunch

Is that the revised designed?
Be it true or not it's 55nm or otherwise, the issue remains that its wise to spend your money getting the GT200b

[natty]

Do you fully understand the situation? Are you 100% certain that there are no benefits with the revised core? If so, it makes sense to disagree. But if you are not 100% sure it does not make sense. If you paying $600+ for a video card that's high end you expect to get the best quality that series of card has to offer. That also includes any revisions that comes along with it. Having said that, I couldn't disagree with your disagreement more!

Well again, if you keep waiting for better revisions you will never buy anything as there is always something better a few months down the line.

I think what's important is when this supposed revision will come out. BenchZowner, who seems like a reliable source, said that a revision will probably not come out until November/December. That's too long to wait for basically the same card.

Now if it were going to be out in late July I would strongly consider waiting.

[Eastcoasthandle]

Well again, if you keep waiting for better revisions you will never buy anything as there is always something better a few months down the line...

It's revision, not revisions. That makes all the difference here between our dialogue on the subject. Besides, statements like that are intended when going from one gen to the next gen. Not when you know ahead of time that there will be a revision in GT200 before it's actually released! Besides, there is no actually ETA set so we really don't know when to expect GT200b based cards.

[ownage]

nVidia G80 = 581 million
nVidia g92= 754 million
nVidia gt200 = 1400 million
ATI R600 = 700 million
ATI RV670 = 666 Miljoen
ATI RV770 = 900 million ?
ATI R700 = 1800 million total ?

nVidia 8800GTX = 518 Gflops
nVidia 8800ultra = 576 Gflops
nVidia 8800GT = 504 Gflops
nVidia 8800GTS = 624 Gflops
nVidia gt200 = 933 Gflops
nVidia 9800GTX = 576 Gflops
ATI R600 = 474 Gflops
ATI RV670 = 500 Gflops
ATI R680 = 1006 Gflops
ATI RV770 = 1008 Gflops ?
ATI R700 = 2016 Gflops ?

[adamsleath]

Well again, if you keep waiting for better revisions you will never buy anything as there is always something better a few months down the line

8800gtx ruled for how long? although price did fall over time.
i wonder whether 4870X2 will compete with gtx280 or not ?

mm me thinks about a 4850 and a gtx260 to replace my current cards....maybe.

[Aberration]

The 2 extra pins are just ground. Just need the correct 6 pin and 8 pin plug/jack, wire, and pins.

[natty]

Besides, there is no actually ETA set so we really don't know when to expect GT200b based cards.

Exactly.

You said 'its better to wait for the refresh' even though we don't even know when that refresh comes out.

[STaRGaZeR]

Why are you guys so concerned about G200b? NV will do basicly the same they did with G80-->G92. If you want the GTX 280 perfomance just buy it now.

[Eastcoasthandle]

Exactly.

You said 'its better to wait for the refresh' even though we don't even know when that refresh comes out.

Be that as it may, it relates to the issue of the validity of the Inquirer article informing those of what to expect if you thought of buying a GT200 now vs waiting until the GT200b is released. That is the point of it all

[speedfreak86]

Well, I for one will take the 50 dollar step up and get rid of this GX2. I find a single card to be better than two and this looks like just the replacement for me. My GX2 flies, but I am on my third card now after RMAs.

[Decami]

hmmm... this year is going to be a expensive year... 600€ for GT280, 500€ for a new phone, + 1600€ for nehalem.

....wreaking the benefits of new age technology.....PRICELESS!

[Isaac MM]

So if the cards launch on 18th June, when will they be avaliable in stores like Newegg?