NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI and GeForce 8800 GTX Preview

[MikeC]

I have finally completed my preview of EVGA's GeForce 8800 GTX, nForce 680i motherboard and MSI's GeForce 8800 GTX.

http://www.nvnews.net/previews/geforce_8800_gtx/images/game_plan_s.jpg


http://www.nvnews.net/previews/geforce_8800_gtx/index.shtml

[|MaguS|]

I would have liked to see more comparison in IQ and benches with higher settings. But over all its a nice preview... I can't wait till I get mine! :D

[OWA]

Nice preview Mike. Like the installation team. :)

Looks like you've got the match for the 30" LCD now.

[|JuiceZ|]

I would have liked to see more comparison in IQ and benches with higher settings. But over all its a nice preview... I can't wait till I get mine! :D

Yea I'm sure he will thats why this is a "preview" :D Takes a lot of time and effort to test new silicon.

Nice preview bud :cool:

[MikeC]

I would have liked to see more comparison in IQ and benches with higher settings. But over all its a nice preview... I can't wait till I get mine! :D

Believe it or not, but I haven't had time to examine the image quality enhancements. I also wanted to test more games. I know it's disappointing, but I'll have more time to do those things when I review MSI's card.

If there is something in particular you would like me to test, please ask.

[zer0]

excellent review MikeC! :D

[|MaguS|]

Oblivion, NWN2, Gothic 3, Dark Messiah, Tomb Raider Legends

Thanks! :D

[dsessom]

Nice job, Mike!

Is there any way you can do DX9.0c VS DX10 performance comparisons?
I think you could use an install of Vista public RC to do DX10 testing.

I would also be interested in seeing a 680i overclocking article. From the initial buzz, the 680i is going to be one of the best overclocking platforms ever! :D

[Lazaredz]

Nice start, I'm sure we will see more to come.

Personally I'd be interested in seeing some benchies of Duo vs Quad core in single and SLI 8800GTX configs. That way we can see where the bottleneck is going to be for the near future.

Thx

[Marvel_us]

Nice preview MikeC.

I'd like to see info on the new AA performance included in the review if possible.

[Bearclaw]

Believe it or not, but I haven't had time to examine the image quality enhancements. I also wanted to test more games. I know it's disappointing, but I'll have more time to do those things when I review MSI's card.

If there is something in particular you would like me to test, please ask.
Not to hijack the thread but where did you find that desk and what kind is it? I am lookin for a nice new one that will fit a corner like that.

Thanks.

/hijack

[MikeC]

Office Depot $169.99, matching cabinet $99.00. I don't remember the name brand. I got it when I got the 30" monitor because the monitor seemed so big sitting right in front of my face on my regular desk.

[Bearclaw]

Thanks MikeC.

Also, very nice preview.

[superklye]

That desktop is mouth-wateringly awesome. And great job on the preview, Mike. :D

[jAkUp]

Fantastic job :D

[MUYA]

Office Depot $169.99, matching cabinet $99.00. I don't remember the name brand. I got it when I got the 30" monitor because the monitor seemed so big sitting right in front of my face on my regular desk.
We test stuff for office depot :p

But ya on such short notice a great job no doubt you will be updating the review!! On SLI ventures yet? mixed SLI ventures?

[Zelda_fan]

Believe it or not, but I haven't had time to examine the image quality enhancements. I also wanted to test more games. I know it's disappointing, but I'll have more time to do those things when I review MSI's card.

If there is something in particular you would like me to test, please ask.

I would like to see some SLi benchmarks with full AA and AF on Oblivion, Neverwinter Nights 2, and Gothic 3.

[zoomy942]

Not thats its very graphics card hungry, but a Guild Wars test would be interesting :)

[ben6]

Very nice preview Mike, only quibble I have is you tested 8XS AA against 8x AA .

[A101Sugar]

nice review. I love your set-up :captnkill:

[MikeC]

Very nice preview Mike, only quibble I have is you tested 8XS AA against 8x AA .

Thanks.

Are you referring to the Doom 3 results? I used application controlled and in-game 8X AA on all the cards I tested.

[mullet]

Nice review, I like the team that helped you with the testing. :D
http://www.nvnews.net/previews/geforce_8800_gtx/images/assemble_6.jpg

[Aspenglade]

Any word on 600 series motherboards that will support AMD Procs with AM2? So far the only 600 series items I have seen are all Intel :(