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GeForce 7800 GT: XFX Overclocked
GeForce 7800 GT: XFX Overclocked
Date: August 30th, 2005
Topic: Video Card
Manufacturer: XFX
Author: Josh Venning
 
 

Introduction

We've been looking at NVIDIA's 7800 GTX graphics cards lately, and the different vendor modifications have shown some impressive performance results. NVIDIA is still the reigning champion of graphics cards right now, and has been since the release of the 7800 series. While the 7800 GTX has more than proven NVIDIA's capabilities, it's also managed to make gamers on a budget cringe when thinking about buying one. With the lowest 7800 GTXs at around $500, many PC owners are finding it very hard to justify owning one, no matter how powerful it is.

But now there's some good news. Aiming for another group of consumers, NVIDIA has decided to release a slightly less powerful (and less expensive) version of the G70: the 7800 GT. This could mean lower prices for potentially not-so-much-less performance, and we're very interested to see what these cards are capable of.

We've already looked at how the 7800 GT ranks alongside the GTX and other graphics cards, including dual-card SLI setups, and you can take a look at the review here. We've seen how, performance-wise, the 7800 GT falls in between the 7800 GTX and 6800 Ultra, and in these next reviews, we will be looking at the different 7800 GTs and comparing them much like we did with the 7800 GTXs. There will be some changes, however, with fewer reviews that will cover more than one card.

In this article, the first of the NVIDIA 7800 GT reviews, we'll be looking at the XFX GeForce 7800 GT Overclocked. As with the 7800 GTX, we will be doing a series of articles focusing on individual aspects of each of the different vendor cards that we can get a hold of, and comparing them to each other as time goes on. We'll be looking at performance, as well as power load, heat, and noise levels, and also how the different cards overclock. As always, price will be one of the biggest factors in how these cards compare, and we'll be keeping you updated on price trends as we review each card.

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34 Comments - Last by Live, 1537 days ago
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How come no 6800 comparo's? by g33k, 1543 days ago
How do I know if this is a worthy upgrade from a 6800ultra? How much of a percentage increase would I see?

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RE: How come no 6800 comparo's? by GhandiInstinct, 1543 days ago
It's not, as for percentage increase, you know there are about a hundred or more benchmarks on this card all over the internet, if you care to even look.

If you have an ultra, the 7800 won't make your games that much better looking, if you're concerned about future games, wait for more next-gen gpu offerings.

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done deal by KayKay, 1543 days ago
I had made up my mind well before this article, but it pretty much seals the deal for me now. definitely going with this video card

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Just got one by Ozz1113, 1543 days ago
Put it this way, I am upgrading from a 9500np modded to a 9700. I think you can wait a little longer from your 6800u ;]

Too bad this review wasn't of the evga...not that it is all that much different

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SLI? by robere, 1543 days ago
How about some SLI GTX/GT numbers? I have a XFX GTX and are intersted in what the GT can do in SLI.

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RE: SLI? by ukDave, 1542 days ago
Ditto, SLI numbers please. GT vs. GTX.

From what i've seen the gap should narrow meaning even better money savings when choosing the cheaper GT option.

I have two Leadtek 7800GT's atm and the reason above is why i chose them.

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RE: Just got one by Dmitheon, 1542 days ago
Agreed, I'm more interested in the eVGA than any of the others right due to that Battlefield2 bundle or the free mobo offer.

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Great card by Rudee, 1543 days ago
I agree with the reviewer's final words that those looking for a higher end card need not look further than a 7800 GT, especially if you are playing in resolutions of 1600 x 1200 or less.

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It's all academic by bupkus, 1543 days ago
Are there any games out yet that require this kind of rendering power?

I only play UT2004, but with my new X800 and a new Venice @ 2.3GHz I'm rockin' right now at 1280x1024.

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RE: It's all academic by robere, 1543 days ago
I as well as 5 guys i know have a Dell 2405FPW that runs a native res of 1920x1200. I have a XFX 7800GTX ATH643700 SanDiego with 2G of RAM and currently run BF2 at 1920x1200 res with allmost everything on high and have a frame rate of 60-70. So when the next gen of games come out i am interested looking at SLI or next gen GPU. By the way BF2 at this res looks kick ass.

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