Wow...Powercooler is adapting to Zerotherm instead of Arctic Cooling already..LOL...



This post has been edited by akachester: Nov 16 2007, 10:59 AM

Estimated price would be around how much?

Well, i guess with it being recently release, its surely going to be a tad bit more expensive. The 8600GTS last time was around RM800 as well..

Anyone here mind answering a question that i have:

I am quite confused by all those technologies lately. Previously, when the 320MB 8800GTS was out, it was like the best hang for buck GC at that point. With 320MB and 320bit, it seems to last quite a while.

At that point, people are saying, there isnt too much difference in between the 640MB and the 320MB if gaming was on 22" and below. Thus, i have the assumption of the EXTRA 320MB was only causing it to be better when played in higher resolution.

At the same time when the poor 8600GTS was launched with 128bit, people are complaining why is it that way and not 256bit. Thus limiting its capability. Assumption from me again is that the bits are very important.

Now, when the 512MB 256bit 8800GT/ HD3870 was out, it beat the crap out of the higher bit, lower memory 8800GTS. Why would it so? I mean, ok, its technology but i always thought that the memory is only going to serve you when you are playing on higher resolution?

Thanks alot for answering..

Great. Thanks for the explanation there. I guess all the assumptions of mine had just gone to dust. LOL..

Well, its tough decision saying 256bit 512mb is sufficient. Its just a few months ago when people are saying how great the 320MB 8800GTS is and how enough it will be to last another year or so. Now, its barely enough..

With that being said, i am really tempted to let go of my 8800GTS and go the ATI way of HD3870 depending on the pricing.

Well, in the meantime, i am still waiting for the price to stabilize before making a decision. Rushing to get one of the new technology isn't going to be my ideal choice..LOL..The 8800GT look tantalizing but of course, i had a sudden feeling that there is potential in the HD3870. Need to read more reviews..

Nice and clear explanation there. Thanks alot. In this case, considering this fact, what might be the main/major point for me to look at when i was about to purchase a new card? Memory bandwidth?Shader clock?

Thanks for the tips there. Guess i need to see/read more reviews and start judging which to believe.LOL..

Well, i am not about the let go of my GTS yet but seriously, the HD3870 is indeed really really tempting me. More than the GT. LOL..

Based on the price point, i rather keep the GTS and sell it off when the price of the HD3870 drops..

Just wait for the price to stabilize. It had just been launched and people tend to jack up the price a lil bit..Even if its suppose to be cheaper, i doubt it will be by alot though..

Overkill?For normal usage, yeah. But for people who really needs to run at uber resolution, it is needed i guess.

Black Edition has unlocked multiplier as compared to OEM which is not..

Wondering here, between 2900GT/Pro and 3850 512MB edition, which is better?

We always use the term GDDR3 for Graphic Card's memory. DDR3 are more towards computer memory (Ram). They are basically the same thing. The "G" only indicates that it is for Graphics.

Ok, it might be different but i dont think DDR3 is the correct term used for Graphics Memory right? Just trying to enquire a confusion here that i have. I mean, many pricelist/suppliers out there are stating eg. HD3870 DDR3 ... but it was suppose to be GDDR3 right? This is because, i always have an thinking that there is no such thing as DDR3 for GC because the correct term that should be used was GDDR3 and to prevent confusion for some buyers, they just renamed it to DDR3 as it is similar to the RAMS. Correct me if i am wrong though..

From what i can see from the site, its more like a new 55nm version from ATI that has 2 GPU in one GC. More like crossfire in one card by itself...

As of current, NO. PCIE2.0 cards can still be used on PCIe 1.0 slots and vice versa. Its just like USB1.0 and USB2.0. You will only get lower speed if you are running PCIe2.0 cards on PCIe 1.0 slots. However, as off current, its not that significant. So, dont worry. At least by a few months..LOL..

Cheapest i seen thus far should be CZone at RM799..

LOL..I also hoped to get the 3870 after CNY with the possible Ang Pow i can get

But was wondering would the 9series be better than this. Of course, i have been in the Nvidia Era for quite some time and looking for a change towards ATI now..

The question for me now is, would the 9600GT be any better than the 3870? Is it even better than my current 8800GTS?

Well, new technology is always tempting The 3870 is indeed very sexy..

Which is why i am surprised in the first place when people are saying, "don't get the 3870 first as the 9600GT is coming soon".. when they are not even in the same league. Unless if there are any rumours/facts that the 9800GT is coming as well..

This post has been edited by akachester: Jan 24 2008, 02:54 PM

Guys, just wondering, is there any significant temperature difference for the HD3870 between the Stock Cooler and the HIS IceQ3 cooler?

Well, in that case, i am looking at around how many Celcius drop in temperature for the IceQ3 version compared to the standard one?

And whats the normal idle and load temperature for the HD3870?

Single slot version?Would it be able to cool down the card well?