New card weeee :)

[PeterJensen]

Just orderd this sweet baby

http://www.bfgtech.com/7600GT_256_PCIX.html

• - GeForce 7600 GT Core running at 580MHz
• - 256MB GDDR3 Extreme Memory running at 1450MHz
• - 12 Pixel Pipelines
• - Designed For Extreme HD Gaming – Delivering Ultra Realistic Gaming Experiences
• - Nvidia Pure Video Technology – Delivering high definition video playback supporting H.264 and WMV9
• - Dedicated Video processors free the GPU Shaders to run 3D applications – Letting the GPU do what it does best
• - Built for Windows Vista – The next generation operating system
• - Dual link DVI support
• - SLI ready – Delivering upto 2x the performance
• - Shader Model 3.0 Support
• - True High Dynamic Range Rendering Support – Based on Open EXR technology
• - LIFETIME Manufacturer Warranty (Contact BFG representative on 001 866 234 3499 for warranty services)
• - 24/7 Email Manufacturer Support (http://www.bfgtech.com/tech_redux.html)

[Superfly]

very nice!!, I was simply amazed by the 7600GT when I first got it.

Memory should clock upto 1600/1700 easily, my card came clocked @ 590/1600, the core will clock upto 610 and the memory will go over 1700 but I decided to stick with 590/1700.

Seriously kicks the ass out of the 68GT I moved over from and it cost £100 less!!!

also in SLI these things kick some major butt for under £300

[Superfly]

what CPU are you running it with??

[PeterJensen]

Im running with a 3.2 Ghz P4 with 2 GB ram. It was only supposed to be a temp. pc until Vista (i got my x360). But the 7300GS i have now is just not good enough
And i need something new to play with.

[Superfly]

well it will do a great job of holding you over until Vista - thats my plan with the card also.

[PeterJensen]

Originally Posted by Superfly

well it will do a great job of holding you over until Vista - thats my plan with the card also.

Yea and its always fun with new toys

[Superfly]

sure is, I think you'll be quite surprised by that little 128bit box of tricks!!!!!

[PeterJensen]

Originally Posted by Superfly

sure is, I think you'll be quite surprised by that little 128bit box of tricks!!!!!

How well does it perform in new games? HL2, Q4, Oblivion ect?

[Superfly]

on the system in my sig I play at the following:-

FEAR = 11x8 res, 2xAA max game settings less softshadows and it runs @ 42/73/166 (min, average and Max framerates)

CSS stress test @ 1280x1024, 4xAA, 8xAF, max everything runs at 105fps.

HL2 plays very smooth at the same settings.

Doom3 and Q4 run so darm fast its not worth bothering with benchies!!!

Oblivion plays @ 1280x960, 2xAA, 8xAF - frames ahead to 0 + a few .ini tweaks (grass) and it runs @ 30+fps outside no problem.

[PeterJensen]

Just got the card

3dmark03 : 13.005

[Superfly]

nice - which model did you get??

I get the following in the Futuremark benchies:-

03 = 14,100 ish

05 = 6650 ish

06 = 3350 ish

[PeterJensen]

I got the Leadtek insted

Btw superfly what speed does your card run in 2d mode? My card is running 560/1400 in 2d mode...is that correct? Also the card seems to take a long time to spin the fan down to silent mode...