quad SLI is only possible for 2x7950 at the moment...

requires an Ultra?

so the human heads demo is for both DX9 and DX10? Got DX10 mode for the head? Wonder if more and more future games are built with these graphic quality, then probably GTX Ultra is the only DX10 card that will be able to fight heads on with next gen DX10 cards

for ur game I dunno, but on most cases it should be pretty well, if it is not so smooth, try lowering the AA level, texture and shader. U can always OC ur card ab bit to further the performance


lost planet demo is still buggy at the moment, what u see now mostly won't be the same by the time it is released

does the manufacturer matters when it comes to 8800 and other high end cards? I ve seen most of them using the same nvidia designed cooler, the difference is just sticker and logo, wonder whether they all using the same memory , PCB and capacitor?

I dont really care about bundled stuff, I always in favor in cheaper brands like palit and galaxy

so far I used 1 palit and 2 galaxy, those two is comparable with other big brands actually, minus the fancy packaging

I dont think so, even palit haven't come out a sonic version for 8800s

it is not possiblt IMO

1. driver issue, how is windows and nvidia control panel going to move between back and forth for these 2 different cards and 2 monitors?

2. by default it is not possible, but theres possibility if u can find some registry tweak or whatever 3rd party software..

palit could be the cheapest beside those OEM, after Palit is galaxy and winfast

about the XFX dual warranty... IMO its redundant, since it have to travel through US and waiting for it to come back. "This exclusive program is valid only to purchases made in North America (USA or Canada).

most ppl who bought highend cards are willing to change it within 2 years, eg. look on how many ppl here still using 7800GTX or 6800GT? For other brands that the local distros has brought in, all of them have 2 yrs of warranty and can be replaced ASAP locally. LYP shops only help u to claim for the first 1 year but u can go to distro urself later on.

any difference between Galaxy normal and pre-OC of 8800gts aside from the price? AFAIK, its very easy to be cheated or mistaken the normal one as OC one and vice versa. Galaxy will just put a sticker to differentiate it, but its hard to notice

when the time has come, all of us will change. Since 8 series is about DX10, and DX10 games will be coming out this year. Anyway its very "cheap" to upgrde to Vista

even its possible, I think u can only run in "software" SLI mode rite?

for the FPS, usually above 40 is more than enough for 22" and below screen. I think that FPS is getting more noticeable in larger resolution

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Added on June 3, 2007, 8:27 pmwhen turning on AA n AF, it is imposing the real challenge towards 8600s, and that's where the difference between 8600 and 8800 become noticeably large. AA highly depends on ROP and memory bandwidth, which 8600 seriously lacking towards 8800. I ve clocked my 8600GT with almost GTS speed, yet still not satisfy in games like NFS C and COH, high AA and AF will really strangle the 8600s

as minimum as 400W, its highly recommended a true power one, and combined or single 12 V rail must have at least 26A lar...



This post has been edited by dattebayo: Jun 3 2007, 08:27 PM

there's never overkill in PSU... higher wattage on PSU doesnt mean u ll pay higher TNB bill. IMO, a PSU's reliability is more important than its rated wattage, some rated 600W PSU might have lower 12V currents, if u doubt other brands, get Silverstone ST50EF, its more than enough for OC'ed 8800GTS as long as u dont SLI

silverstone is well known for their stability on 12V, and they really can deliver the current as rated on separate 12V rails.

oh ya.. and here is the calculater to calc the total 12V current needed
http://web.aanet.com.au/SnooP/psucalc.php

remember, more currents on 12 V is the most important.

This post has been edited by dattebayo: Jun 3 2007, 09:06 PM

GTS is 9 inch, while GTX should be 10-11 inch.
normal ATX casing shouldnt pose a problem, caps wont block the card too as their height are still lower than the height of pci-e slot. The one u should worry is the SATA port or IDE port which are on the same line as the PCI-e slot

oh man... now u re thinking SLI 8600gt pulak...

although it can outperform 8600gts, but the cost u spent will exceed one single 8800gts

even SLI'ed 8600gts it wont touch 8800gts lar...

see if there's anyone selling their used 8800gts at lower price, i mean try looking in garage sales lar

thats too low on that lost planet demo

almost same as using my 8600gt, I can get the same reading at everything default... lets hope it is due to their poor coding...

around christmas? thats way too late man, they should make it around end of oct or november, which is exactly one year after the launch of G80. No delay for this lor, waiting for G80s to drop price

i dont think it will be a worth buy as long as it is still on 128 bit.