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So I noticed that the GeForce 6600 AGP cards are 256ram whereas the 6800 AGP cards are only 128ram. How is 6600 able to have more when 6800 is a step up? Which would be best for my AGP mobo? Please discuss..
Originally posted by: theman
with the 6800, you can unlock the pipes and mod it to a 6800gt. and, you can overclock it, so it gets close to a 6800ultra.
Agreed... the memory type and amount is less then the 6800GT... but it's still nice to get the extra performance out of the 6800NU for free.a 6800NU unlocked & overclocked will still be slower, than a stock 6800GT
Originally posted by: sainthoodx
Is there such a thing as an AGP 256mb 6800GT? I searched new egg and it was a no-go!
Originally posted by: sainthoodx
Is there such a thing as an AGP 256mb 6800GT? I searched new egg and it was a no-go!
Originally posted by: sainthoodx
Is there such a thing as an AGP 256mb 6800GT? I searched new egg and it was a no-go!
Originally posted by: CKXP
Originally posted by: theman
with the 6800, you can unlock the pipes and mod it to a 6800gt. and, you can overclock it, so it gets close to a 6800ultra.
a 6800nu unlocked & overclocked will still be slower, than a stock 6880gt, but not far behind in performance. remember that the 6800nu only has 128mb of on board memory @700mhz the 6800gt/ultra 256ddr3 1000/1100mhz
Yeah, I noticed the 256 AGP 6800s are generally Out of Stock or Back Order! Is the process of getting one from Out of Stock/ Back Order basically like waiting in a line where they are continually getting more in and shipping them to customers or is it just out indefinately for a while for everybody?
Hehehe... Getting an AGP 6800GT* is liking finding a needle in a haystack nowadays. NVidia is moving away from this chipset all-together and supply is drying-up fast. Unless you're willing to pony-up incredible stacks of cash for the equally hard-to-find AGP 6800U, then the 6800GT is the fastest card you will ever get for an AGP platform.I would like to know where i can buy a 6880gt from ^___^ sound like an awsome card! i love you!
There won't be anything to unlock on the 6800GS, and for the record, the 6800GT is based on the same chipset (NV40). Right off the bat, this card is already slower then the 6800GT, the only way you're going to make it faster is overclocking, but you're not going to come anywhere close to 6800U speeds unless you're incredibly lucky, but you're still more likely to reach those speeds with a 6800GT overclocked. Remember, the 6800GT has a full 16-pipelines, while the 6800GS only has 12-pipelines... that's a lot of power missing. NVidia wised-up after the 6800NU debacle... those missing 4-pipelines will be physically CUT on the AGP 6800GS. No way will the 6800GS approach 6800U ability, and you'll be lucky to outpace a 6800GT as well (given the fact the GT has a 4-pipeline advantage).If it can be unlocked, it'll beat the stuffing out of the 6800U. I'd wait a week and see how it pans out.
Originally posted by: erwos
6800GS is supposedly coming out next week.
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=28094
If it can be unlocked, it'll beat the stuffing out of the 6800U. I'd wait a week and see how it pans out.
-Erwos
Originally posted by: Wolfshanze
Bang for buck, the 6800GS is the better deal, but the 6800GT is still the faster card.
If you want one of the faster 16-pipeline 6800GTs or 6800Us, you have to act now (and be prepared to pay the premium).
Originally posted by: Wolfshanze
I just bought a 6800GT for my AGP rig a few weeks ago... these guys still stock them reguarly... if you get a quote from Price Watch you can get them to drop the price another $30 bucks (I got mine for $355 from these guys)... anyways, try futurepower PC... they carry the last of the 6800GTs (and the king, from BFG):