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

Differences betweens brands for 8800gts afaik

Warranty
Packaging

Difference between oc-ed cards and non oc-ed cards

Memory Bandwidth

i shall repeat, all these information is afaik.

Add one more thing... the cooler. Since Sparkle offered something different with their Calibre series

Though after reading the 3dguru's review... it is unlikely that I will take it anyway... "Global Warming Issue within the card"...

actually i think ALL 8800 series are still on reference design...except that some like calibre and evga came out with a diff cooler...other than that..even the cooler is the same..heck...even the PCBs are the same green ones...

some may have factory OC and some dont...this is the only major difference i can see.

in the end it comes down to the bundle, warranty, OC (if got), and preference i guess.

Um... guys... I forgot if I have asked the same question before

But did Galaxy pre-oc-ed their 8800GTS 320MB??

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

someone asked that question before cant remember if it were u or someone else....and this is what i answered

i'm using it for gaming.. max for now will be around RM800..
i guess i will save it up for 8800 later..

neway, thanks a lot guys!

um... if pre-oc-ed then I might take one... but the data in their official website never stated anything bout pre-oc :

http://www.gfe.com.hk/Product_Details.asp?...ss1=1&class2=31

This post has been edited by Phoenixwunin: May 30 2007, 11:55 PM

anyone?

just finished setting up my budget rig ..
later i'll post my Galaxy 8500GE 3dmark 03/05 benchmarks...

in the mean time, what's the best tool for me to OC this card?

UPDATE:
preliminary benchies on a C2D e4300 @stock and galaxy 8500ge ddr3 600core/1400mem @stock

3dmark03 : 10603
3dmark05 : 6123

err... how is it ah?
i'll try to OC my e4300 and the gc when i got time ..

This post has been edited by mmohdnor: May 31 2007, 01:12 AM

Not to be proud or something, google around for eVGA 880GTS 320MB Superclocked performance, and you will find it worth every penny. It can easily outperformed 640MB. I'd searched long enough that makes me getting the card. Not to say its one of the cheapest OC version 320MB around in the market.

You can't go wrong with EVGA 8800GTS OC version ... there's lots reviews of the card that gave positive results.

beside it's just about RM100 more than standard version which out perform 640MB version easily in 1280X1024 resolution....

same card with me.. i was wondering too what's the best tool to oc the card.. coolbits does not working with new driver..

, 7300GT gDDR3 new competitor , 8500GE, IIANM, this 8500GE is using gDDR3 aight? from the score... way much better than my "late" 7300GT...

yes, using ddr3. 8500GE=8500GT.

yeah, but 8500GT is using gDDR2 though... am i correct... BTW, i might be take this card for testing purposes and will sell it after... kaw˛ overclocked ...

wah nice 8500GE............. i think i goin to take 1 to play around too...........

any intro for board that support 8800 320bit best? just i aimed at the GIGABIT........

Well, I am looking deep into Asus as well just because it can be easily obtained here in Malaysia, great bundle package and 3 years warranty. Not to mention price is good and some site state its performance is good as well. Is it pre Oced?


Well, that really depends on what deal i can get. If its a brand that can be easily obtainable locally, for sure i am going to get from retailers even though they are maybe RM50 more expensive than bulk. Just do not like the hassle of having to RMA something from overseas..

If its either eVGA, Calibre, XFX or other brand that i decided to get, then i have no choice but to look into bulk orders..Currently, i think i only have either ASUS or eVGA in mind. If i cant find both, i will straight go to Galaxy.

Well, thats why i am asking which one does provide a good bundle and warranty. Thats what really matters in the price for now as they are all only differs by RM100. I wanted to get something that have a great bundle and warranty but comes at a good price..

I have seen eVGA as well. Looks good in low resolution but i doubt it will beat the 640MB in 22" resolution. Anyway, price seems promising for a pre-Oced version..


There is 8500GT using DDR3. Only Galaxy renamed them to GE for the DDR3 version..Buy and test kaw kaw again..lol...