Nvidia Provides More Details on 8800GT 256MB

[HopJokey]

http://www.firingsquad.com/new...cle.asp?searchid=18304

With the release of AMD's upcoming RV670 GPU imminent, NVIDIA has provided more guidance on their 256MB GeForce 8800 GT SKU, releasing the following FAQ on the 256MB board:

Question: When will we see the GeForce 8800 GT 256 MB?
Answer: GeForce 8800 GT 256 MB boards from major add-in card partners are arriving in the next two weeks and should be priced in the $179-$199 range. To find out exact ship dates and pricing, we encourage you to contact each add-in card partner.

Question: Who will be offering GeForce 8800 GT 256 MB boards?
Answer: Partners that will be offering GeForce 8800 GT 256 MB board include Asus, BFG, EVGA, Leadtek, PNY, XFX and others.
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[ConstipatedVigilante]

....Isn't $200 supposed to be the 512mb version's price tag? I guess it's $220-250 then.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: ConstipatedVigilante
....Isn't $200 supposed to be the 512mb version's price tag? I guess it's $220-250 then.

Right.

Still. This card is so crippled in regards to amount of RAM and speed of RAM, I don't see the point. The extra sp's? Umm... ok. I'll just get the 512MB.

Can't wait to see 256MB vs. 512MB benchies.

 

[kaioshade]

179-199 suggested retail.

Ill be watching these on egg for 259-279

 

[aka1nas]

Originally posted by: ConstipatedVigilante
....Isn't $200 supposed to be the 512mb version's price tag? I guess it's $220-250 then.

No. $200-ish would the MSRP for the very cheapest 6-layer variants that the no name manufacturers will crank out. You're going to pay somewhere between that and $250 for one of the reputable brands/models and more for an OC model.

 

[bryanW1995]

maybe there will be some 512 mb cards available once these come out!

 

[Hauk]

Originally posted by: jonnyGURU

Originally posted by: ConstipatedVigilante
....Isn't $200 supposed to be the 512mb version's price tag? I guess it's $220-250 then.

This card is so crippled in regards to amount of RAM and speed of RAM, I don't see the point. The extra sp's? Umm... ok. I'll just get the 512MB.

Can't wait to see 256MB vs. 512MB benchies.

256mb vs. ati release should be even more interesting..

 

[HopJokey]

This card might be good for resolutions 1680x1050 and below. We'll have to wait and see I guess.

 

[PingSpike]

It could be an interesting option for people playing at lower resolutions.

 

[AzN]

I wouldn't sink any money into a new 256meg card though. So many games need more than 256mb currently without any AA.

 

[imported_Shaq]

They will be wasting the GPU's with this card and the 512 versions will continue to be in short supply and higher priced. They should have waited until next year to release this card.

 

[hans007]

i hope that some enterprising manufacturer comes up with an in between model..

say one with 512mb of ddr3, but using 1400mhz ddr3 like most budget cards (such as 8600gt). for say $190 in stead of $250 for the full 1800mhz. i could live with that. 256mb is way too little for a midrange card, now that a lot of games can take advantage of 512mb. mabye if this was $150 and not $200. at $200 its too close to the faster and more memory version.

 

[AFG34]

its been two weeks, where are they? I cant find them anywhere...

 

[PliotronX]

Originally posted by: ConstipatedVigilante
....Isn't $200 supposed to be the 512mb version's price tag? I guess it's $220-250 then.

Ah shoot, you stole my thunder. I was going to do one of those quotations with the text "fixed" at the same price range you figured. Get it? Get it? Aw phukket.

 

[knawlejj]

Originally posted by: AFG34
its been two weeks, where are they? I cant find them anywhere...

Agreed, still looking ^_^

 

[taltamir]

the only real qustion is how this card compares to the 3850... if the 512MB GT vs 3870 are any indication then AMD is in trouble.

 

[schneiderguy]

Originally posted by: taltamir
the only real qustion is how this card compares to the 3850... if the 512MB GT vs 3870 are any indication then AMD is in trouble.

The 320mb GTS took a huge hit when it's framebuffer filled up, so if nVidia didnt fix this problem with their architecture with G92 I would expect to see the 256mb GT perform under the 256mb 3850

 

[strafejumper]

the 8800 gt 512 meg cards prices are way jacked up to like $350, kinda waiting till these cards come down to around $200, hopefully less than a year from now?

 

[lament]

Originally posted by: AFG34
its been two weeks, where are they? I cant find them anywhere...

Newegg has 2 now..

 

[fjorner]

Originally posted by: jonnyGURUCan't wait to see 256MB vs. 512MB benchies.

http://forums.firingsquad.com/...ware&message.id=112869

newegg is now out of stock. the cards don't even show up on the site any more.

 

[Racer7]

Originally posted by: fjorner

newegg is now out of stock. the cards don't even show up on the site any more.

It's still there and in stock as of about a minute ago. It appears that there is something messed up in the search for that card for some users (maybe depends on which server they hit or something?).

 

[taltamir]

Oooh, some reviews are in and the 256MB GT beats the 3870! Except for a few high end games at 1920x1200 resolution with max AA.

 

[lament]

Originally posted by: Racer7

Originally posted by: fjorner

newegg is now out of stock. the cards don't even show up on the site any more.

It's still there and in stock as of about a minute ago. It appears that there is something messed up in the search for that card for some users (maybe depends on which server they hit or something?).

my link still works fine. they're in stock.

 

[bryanW1995]

Originally posted by: taltamir
Oooh, some reviews are in and the 256MB GT beats the 3870! Except for a few high end games at 1920x1200 resolution with max AA.

post the links!

 

[taltamir]

http://en.expreview.com/?p=64

Courtesy of google...