8800GTX oblivon and WOOOOHOOOOOOOOO

[Pugnate]

Ok so I just the game that made me upgrade from my 7800GTX, and that game is Oblivion. I am running everything at MAX. and it is running brilliantly!

I am so happy.

Just one question, why is HDR+ FSAA not a reality with the 8800GTX? Also does anyone have any screenies of HDR vs Bloom?

 

[allies]

I don't think that Oblivion supports FSAA+HDR. Even with the X19xx series you needed a "hack patch" to get it operating correctly. Hopefully now they'll release a patch to allow people to enable both, if they're capable.

 

[nitromullet]

HDR+AA works fine in Oblivion with the 8800GTX. Just enable HDR in the game and force AA in the NVIDIA control panel. You can't enable both AA and HDR in the game.

 

[Munky]

The game itself doesnt support HDR+AA. With Ati x1k cards you could enable it by selecting HDR in Oblivion and then forcing AA in the control panel. I believe you can do the same with the 8-series cards.

 

[Brian48]

I think you're better off without FSAA anyway with this game. I seem to be getting weird graphical anomalies in the outdoor scenes when running 4x FSAA at 1650x1050. Doesn't do it when I run with HDR at the same setting though.

 

[nitromullet]

Weird, the game looked and ran great for me with HDR+AA and my 8800GTX at 1680x1050. I was using the 97.02 drivers at the time. I haven't re-installed Oblivion since my brief stint with a 680i mobo, so I don't know about the latest drivers.

 

[Nightmare225]

Originally posted by: Brian48
I think you're better off without FSAA anyway with this game. I seem to be getting weird graphical anomalies in the outdoor scenes when running 4x FSAA at 1650x1050. Doesn't do it when I run with HDR at the same setting though.

ARe you using 97.44 drivers? There are issues with those...

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: Nightmare225

Originally posted by: Brian48
I think you're better off without FSAA anyway with this game. I seem to be getting weird graphical anomalies in the outdoor scenes when running 4x FSAA at 1650x1050. Doesn't do it when I run with HDR at the same setting though.

ARe you using 97.44 drivers? There are issues with those...

Thats 1680x1050 not w/e you put down. (i'm sure it's just a typo).
I think that AA in oblivion at 1680x1050 is a must. I really don't care much for graphical anomalies but still, I would want my AA.

Thats why I got a 8800GTS
Now all I have to do is install it but that won't happen till at least after Christmas.

Looks like all I have to look forward to are some bad drivers.

 

[mozirry]

you upgraded from a 7800gtx?

 

[Gstanfor]

You need to force Oblivion AA compatability.

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Easiest way is to use nHancer to do so.

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: Gstanfor
You need to force Oblivion AA compatability.

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Easiest way is to use nHancer to do so.

You technically don't have to do that.
I think people are just forcing it in the CP and it seems to be working some of the time.

Originally posted by: mozirry
you upgraded from a 7800gtx?

Me?
I'm running what I have in my sig right now.
I'm upgrading my 7900GT's in SLI to a 8800GTS.

 

[josh609]

I have a 8800GTS@625Mhz/900MHz and it runs Oblivion great with everything maxed and with 16AF and 4AA via the Nvidia Control Panel. Great eye candy.

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: josh609
I have a 8800GTS@625Mhz/900MHz and it runs Oblivion great with everything maxed and with 16AF and 4AA via the Nvidia Control Panel. Great eye candy.

YGPM
It would help if you FIXED YOUR RIG LINK!!!!!!!! :|
http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.aspx?rigid=33476


What resolution? I gather after looking at the GOOD RIG LINK that your running at 1280x1024?

Just wondering how it runs since I'll be getting mine very soon.

 

[Captante]

Currently running Oblivion on an 8800GTX (default clocks) @ 1920x1200 with HDR + AA & every detail/distance setting at maximum and fps never drop below 45-50. Btw I'm still using the v97.28 drivers & I had to use nHancer to get AA/HDR to work .. the driver settings had no effect

I too am completely blown away by the performance of this card, even coming from an X1900XTX ... it was worth every penny I spent on it.

CPU is A64 5000+ @ 2.8 ghz on Asus Crosshair 590 SLI.

 

[Centurin]

Yeah, Oblivion runs like a dream on my system. 1600X1200 with 8xQAA and 16xAF. I could use 16xQAA, but all my texture mods take its toll at that level of AA. Plus, 8x looks sweet enough for me. Woot!

 

[jim1976]

Has anyone tried using any TSAA or TMAA or is it just me?

With so many open areas and alpha textures in the game I don't think it's better to use 8/16xQAA and not 4xTSAA/TMAA.. It's like transparency AA was invented for that game

 

[Pugnate]

Hey I didn't think to try that. Will force FSAA on the control panel now.

Also I am just flabbergasted by the power of this card.

 

[Aries64]

Originally posted by: munky
No, your x1900 is not running slow. Ever heard of 2D clocks?

hehe

 

[bjc112]

Me?
I'm running what I have in my sig right now.
I'm upgrading my 7900GT's in SLI to a 8800GTS.[/quote]

Is that even worth it>

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: bjc112


Me?
I'm running what I have in my sig right now.
I'm upgrading my 7900GT's in SLI to a 8800GTS.

Is that even worth it>
[/quote]

Yes.
Same if not better performance and better IQ plus better AA modes and FSAA+HDR.
The list goes on.

 

[Pugnate]

7900GT SLI to 8800GTS? I don't see how that is worth it yet. I'd say wait it out just a wee bit and see what ATi is coming up with. BTW forcing FSAA didn't work. Also I installed a crapload of visual mods for Oblivion. Looks 10x better.

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: Pugnate
7900GT SLI to 8800GTS? I don't see how that is worth it yet. I'd say wait it out just a wee bit and see what ATi is coming up with. BTW forcing FSAA didn't work. Also I installed a crapload of visual mods for Oblivion. Looks 10x better.

Too late

 

[MonkeyFaces]

Regarding 7900gt SLI vs 8800gt- I think the 7900gts would provide better average performance than a single 8800gt, especially when they are that highly overclocked. Heck, with SLI AA, i think the gts would provide better IQ. However, the selling point is better architecture via unified shaders which kills 7900gt's miserable shader performance (well at least in my experience with my 7900gt sli setup). IMO the trade off is worth it as long as he can break even selling his gts or pay upwards to an extra $50.

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: MonkeyFaces
Regarding 7900gt SLI vs 8800gt- I think the 7900gts would provide better average performance than a single 8800gt, especially when they are that highly overclocked. Heck, with SLI AA, i think the gts would provide better IQ. However, the selling point is better architecture via unified shaders which kills 7900gt's miserable shader performance (well at least in my experience with my 7900gt sli setup). IMO the trade off is worth it as long as he can break even selling his gts or pay upwards to an extra $50.

Yea, there are other reasons too for going to a 8800GTS.
I really wanted to get back to a single, (more) powerful solution. SLI is great and all, but when it comes down to it there are downsides too it too.
No vsync, increased tearing, compatibility problems (although I've never really had these problems).
Main reason, I HAVE THE MONEY. That about sums it up.
Now I got a reason to go into the FS/FT section
How much you think I'll get for these 7900GT's? Pre-vmodded?

I'm getting a 8800GTS for:
-IQ, can't beat the 8800 series for AF filtering
-More IQ, CSAA is good, etc...
-Better shader performance. The 7900GT's in SLI slowed down with HL2: Episode1 with the AA/AF on. Hopefully the 8800GTS will fix this.
-Oblivion performance. 8800GTS dominates mine even at stock speeds.
-FSAA+HDR. I think I'm gonna fall in love with it (with Oblivion)
-DX10 compatibility (but thats pretty far down on the list, above ones are more important)

A lot of games coming out are shader intensive. I think Rainbow Six: Vegas is one of them. Overclocked, a 8800GTS comes to within a few frames of a 8800GTX so I think it's worth it. I'm also doing it for the extra vram. On some newer games, I've had to reduce the texture quality so that (at least I think) it fits in the vram.

Man, how this has gotten a bit OT