but then i tot thats xfx is 256mb card instead of 512mb? xfx got launch another 512 version with bigger fan rite...

anyway we can make it to stay ay 3d clockspeed? dun want in 2d.

why want 3d clockspeed for 24/7 when u got 2d/3d mode and also u dont need it all the time..... when u set to 3dmode 24/7... means ur card work harder for all the time = more heat = fan speed faster = more noise = ur whole internal ambient temperature higher = ur 3dcard + all ur hardware life shorter due to more heat...

when u got 2d/3d mode.... it will automatically detect.... it will run 2d mode when u not using so much of it, example desktop and will automatically switch to 3dmode when u open 3dgames.....

but if u insist wanna change to 3dclockspeed 24/7 ... then u can with rivatuner software and overclock ur 2dmode same as ur 3dmode clockspeed, save it and "apply the setting when window start"

what bout asus 88gt does it work same like gigabyte where it clocks down in 2d mode what if use vista will it utilise the 3d clock

yup, can.. u just have to download the gigabyte gamer hud from the website and disable the separate 2d/3d clockspeed mode, or u can just mod and reflash the cards bios so that 2d and 3d clockspeed is the same..

dunno what the fuss is all about. Even my previous XFX 6600GT and integrated X1250 clocks down when in 2d mode. Its normal and helpful to prevent waste of energy as the processing power in 2d is less than in 3d.

2D mode includes watching movies, tv card, word processing, browsing, etc. Why would u want to have full 3d clocks with that?

yup that's the point of separate 2d/3d clockspeed, to save power...

the gigabyte 8800GT bundle software can tweak the gpu voltage isit ?
saw from website.

if im not wrong... vista require ur 3dcard to run at 3dmode all the time due to it need better graphic for desktop display i think.... so there is no 2dmode for vista.. im not sure whether u can adjust that anot..... im also running full time 3dmode in vista ultimate...

correct me if im wrong..

guys..going to buy a GT at LYP tomorrow..may i know which is the best among GT?i've known the highest clock were ZOTAC 8800GT AMP and ASUS 8800GT TOP..the ZOTAC got crash prob when play crysis rite?so ASUS TOP good or not?or MSI OC Edition?or any other brand for reccomend?

This post has been edited by sogoatticus: Feb 16 2008, 05:13 AM

My Zotac AMP nv crash on Crysis. =_=

OS XP

mine also...

u might wanna check d temp, if too high, use rivatuner to increase fan speed. else, try lowering memory speed. ive seen this prob b4.. smthg to do wit d high memory clock..

This post has been edited by jackanory: Feb 16 2008, 04:44 PM

heres my thread abt 8800gt prices and availability, hope it helps :

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/596606

Personally, as im such a cheap guy, I recommend Gigabyte 8800GT Turboforce due to various factors :

1. Price : One of the cheapest pre-overclocked 8800GT around at RM844@viewnet or ard RM850 anyplace else.

2. High pre-overclock : Core 700/Stream 1700/ Memory 1900. Loses out to Asus TOP and Zotac AMP on memory clocks (2000). However both zotac amp and asus top are more than rm900.

3. Cooler : Earlier version of Turboforce uses Zalman VF700AlCu while newer ones uses another Zalman cooler which looks like this

hey guys..

I wonder any of you guys reapplied the 8800GT's thermal paste before BUT using back the stock heatsink (not 3rd party cooler).

Any of you guys did it before? I might want to reapply those thermal compound hoping to get "better" temperature.

yup, the software is named "gamer hud" and it's not bundled, u have to download urself @ the gigabyte's website..
i am using it, and the max vcore that the software gives is 1.2v i want MORE... SP cannot go pass 1.9ghz on 1.2v
that's why my SP is stuck at 1.89ghz

This post has been edited by ben_panced: Feb 16 2008, 11:27 PM

bought my Zotac 8800GT AMP! 512MB from ATE for RM899..

tested 3dmark06 at 1280X1024 at default setting n the score 10.6k

improve 1k from my previous gc MSI 8800GTs OC 320mb

any bottleneck?spec as in my sig

lol...what he mean is, he got no problem on crysis with his Zotac AMP =_="

How's my 3dMark06?

Below is my specs:
AMD 64 X2 5000+
Corsair XMS2 1GB*2 DDR2 800mhz
Colorful 8800GT 512MB with Zalman HSF
Gigabyte mobo
Creative Audigy 2 ZS
2*160 WD HDD SATA
Gigabyte Odin Pro 550W


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hmmm i feel ur SM2.0 and ur SM3.0 is abit low, i think shud be around 4.5k and 5k respectively... since mine TOP edition is 5.4k and 5.9k respectively

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Feb 17 2008, 03:50 AM