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...

Just checked out Galaxy's website. Their 8800GTS 320MB are at STOCK speed (500/1600)..They dont have any OCed version i guess...

Guys, OT a lil bit..

Assuming if i am going to get the 8800GTS. When my 7300GT comes back from warranty, could i slot it into my 2nd PCIE slot? My board is DFI CFX3200 which is Xfire enabled though..

And whats the use of a 2nd video card at that slot?Thanks..

IC.So, that means the extra card can only be used to run another display?Dont think i need that though..lol...

Can it run on the mobo first?I mean, will any mobo with 2 PCIE slot run 2 different GC?

Yea, i am wondering whether it can work or not..But except powering up 2 monitor, there is no other usage?

First of all, warranty is one of the marketing gimmick used to capture the hearts of buyers around. Look at it this way. Most of the 8800GTS 320MB i have seen are around the region of RM1.1k to RM1.2k. Now, they are all using the same cooler, same PCB, same tech and etc. What makes you choose the more expensive ones like BFG, eVGA, Asus etc. Its because of warranty. Some of them prefers a longer warranty even though its more expensive.

I do agree some of them are rich enough to change a GC whenever they want but not all are that type anyway. Besides, having 2 owners warranty can result in your card having better 2nd hand value as well as protect the 2nd owner in the same time as well. Not to mention if people are rich enough and changing GC are like changing clothes, then for sure having 2 owners warranty can benefit them as well...

Lifetime warranty?Thats too much of a gimmick as far as i can see. Look at rams nowadays, all come with lifetime etc...For me, 3 years is more than enough. More than that and you will be looking at yourself still using an "Antique" card at that time..lol...


AFAIK, the GE only cost about RM350 now. Great buy if it can OC like hell like what the 7300GT can do..


Just obtained my salary today. Gosh, far less than what i expected. My 8800GTS dreams seems doom now..LOL..Unless i could wait another month which i really doubt so..Must look into the lower ranks now..Damn..

LOL..I dont and dont know how to OC my 7300GT as well when i got it. Not sure about ATI though but all i do to OC my 7300GT was : Click at the FIND OPTIMAL SETTING button on the Nvidia Control Panel and it became OCed..LOL...

After that, you will start to play with some settings as its getting really fun later..lol...

IC, thanks for the info there as i only saw normal version at their website.

Did anyone notice any other brand for 8800GTS 320MB going for below the 1.1k mark besides Palit?

This post has been edited by akachester: May 31 2007, 09:37 PM

How much is the OCed version?

Well, just checked out a few websites around and after some consideration, i might look elsewhere for the 8800GTS. I heard from my cousin that i could get an ASUS or XFX from Spore for less than 1.1k. Might look into that as well...

Bulk?Lol..Nah, i am just trying to get the best deal out of this situation. Maybe will ask the help of my cousin's friend to survey the prices at SLS before making any decision. As far as i can see from SLS pricelist, it seems most of the are going for roughly $450 which is around RM1050 even for ASUS n XFX..

Yea agree. I have yet to compare all of the prices available in SLS. Hopefully i can get a good deal there. Anyway, if i really get the ASUS one from Singapore, am i entitled to warranty my item here in Malaysia if anything goes wrong?

But people here is saying Vista's graphics is not on DX10?

Between Evga, XFX, Leadtek, Sparkle, inno3D 8800GTS.. Which will you guys choose if they are in the same price list?Non OCed version for all..Thanks..

This post has been edited by akachester: Jun 2 2007, 10:49 AM

Ok great..seems like its going to be another big u turn from me. To be honest, big money spending in getting 8800series is bothering me like hell. Spending over 1k isnt really my type of character and i am still trying to make the best out of it..

For now, suddenly i have a big doubt in mind. Leaving the 8800series aside, would the high end 7series be able to handle 22" native resolution in gaming? What will be the nearest challenger to the 8800 in term of performance?Thanks..

Yes, the GE is a OCed kaw kaw version of 8500GT from Galaxy.Definitely the best choice as of now for the 8500series..

Time for you to get another card Uncle Ianho..lol..

Anyone have any idea on whether i could run SLI on a Xfire mobo?Specifically the CFX3200?

And at what framerate do you guys consider as playable in term of gaming?

Well, there is some tweak for it though. Not sure whether its workable on every mobo or not..

Anyway, anyone tried the 8600GTS on any game before at 22" LCD?How playable are they? Besides, whats the difference by turning on AA and AF in games?

Do anyone know Vertex is still carrying 8600GTS XFX product here in Malaysia or is there any other local shops that carry them? Not through Bulk orders..

Doesn't having the WHQL means its better because its a certified driver?More stability?