512MB 7800GTX spec confirmation

[nRollo]

http://theinquirer.net/?article=27428

http://www.mvktech.net/index.php?option...impleboard&func=view&catid=10&id=24239

The same chaps managed to grab a BIOS from an XFX Geforce 7800 GTX 512MB and the chaps learned that XFX card obviously clocked even higher than the specs, it's working at 580MHz core and 1730MHz memory in 3D, the throttle frequency is 500MHz core and 1730MHz memory

Since you can already download that BIOShere this means that XFX cards are almost available and that the company is just waiting for Nvidia's whistle to start selling them in retail. A week or two from now anyway.

I think a 580/1730MHz 512MB 7800GTX will very easily be the fastest, most powerful gaming card on the market.

I don't think anything else will even be close. Something to consider for your holiday buying!

 

[imported_Rampage]

I'm considering it for holiday buying... for myself that is.

Best. card. evar.

 

[Sentry2]

I'm considering it as soon as the darn thing comes out. I need one....or two

 

[anandtechrocks]

That graphics card alone probably costs more than my entire system... But hey, if you have the money to spend, more power to you.

 

[davidos]

That's a Quadro card in the picture on MVtech....

 

[jeffa66]

yeh same

i dont think i'll be rushing out for one any time soon

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: anandtechrocks
That graphics card alone probably costs more than my entire system... But hey, if you have the money to spend, more power to you.

You'd be wrong about that. I know what MSRP and expected retail are on this card, expect it to be very competitive. (especially given what it is)

I said in my original post "Everyone considering high end is going to want this" and I stand by it. You'll see very soon.

 

[Sentry2]

I've been saving a little + what I have in Pay Pal after selling my KO's. I hope they're not $700 or something crazy like that.

 

[lexmark]

imagine two of those monstrosities in SLI...

/drools

 

[Sentry2]

$550 would be nice. $600 would be ok.

 

[Sentry2]

Rollo, you should quit talking about this. I get too excited every time I see some new info. Maybe I'll leave AT for a week or so. Well, fishing this weekend it is.

 

[otispunkmeyer]

Originally posted by: Rollo
http://theinquirer.net/?article=27428

http://www.mvktech.net/index.php?option...impleboard&func=view&catid=10&id=24239

The same chaps managed to grab a BIOS from an XFX Geforce 7800 GTX 512MB and the chaps learned that XFX card obviously clocked even higher than the specs, it's working at 580MHz core and 1730MHz memory in 3D, the throttle frequency is 500MHz core and 1730MHz memory

Since you can already download that BIOShere this means that XFX cards are almost available and that the company is just waiting for Nvidia's whistle to start selling them in retail. A week or two from now anyway.

I think a 580/1730MHz 512MB 7800GTX will very easily be the fastest, most powerful gaming card on the market.

I don't think anything else will even be close. Something to consider for your holiday buying!

man

XFX have really gone up in my estimations.......like a graph of e^x

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: otispunkmeyer
man

XFX have really gone up in my estimations.......like a graph of e^x

XFX- double lifetime warranty, lifetime for you and the guy you sell it to.

ATI- one year

To me, this shows a high level of confidence in the quality of your part on XFXs part.

 

[SKoprowski]

Have to wonder if one 7800gtx 512 will beat my 7800 GT SLI setup..........

 

[lifeguard1999]

Originally posted by: davidos
That's a Quadro card in the picture on MVtech....

Maybe, maybe not. The card is at the wrong angle for me to tell. Can you see any circuits that would only be on the 4500 and not the 7800 in that picture?

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: davidos
That's a Quadro card in the picture on MVtech....

Doesn't matter if it is, the bios download confirms clock speeds.

 

[Keysplayr]

What would the bandwidth be on this puppy? 580x24 for 13920 fill rate..

 

[Dkcode]

Thats insane. My GTX has just died maybe they will do me a swap!

 

[archcommus]

What's considered a "competitive" price nowadays, $550?

 

[Keysplayr]

The GTX 512 does not have to equal the price of the X1800XT judging from the specs. It can exceed it. Price performance ratio has to be in line though..

 

[fierydemise]

Originally posted by: Rollo

Originally posted by: otispunkmeyer
man

XFX have really gone up in my estimations.......like a graph of e^x

XFX- double lifetime warranty, lifetime for you and the guy you sell it to.

ATI- one year

To me, this shows a high level of confidence in the quality of your part on XFXs part.

Remember Rollo BBA cards have a 1 year warranty but cards built by their partners can have any warranty they want, ATI stated they lowered their warranty partially to encourage their partners to offer longer warranties.

 

[Genx87]

I know Nvidia has been using the .09 process for their new chipset and supposedly lower end parts.

If they are knocking out 580Mhz I am wondering if this card is on the new process?

 

[Sentry2]

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: southpawuni
I'm considering it for holiday buying... for myself that is.

Best. card. evar.

ditto. If this thing is around $550 its mine.

 

[davidos]

What is the MSRP for the:

X1800 XL
X1800 XT

7800 GTX

Anyone know?