New Geforce 7950 GX2 Dual SLI Card...
06 June 2006, 08:35 PM
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Yeah, been look at the XFX XXX version to replace my XFX 7800 XXX 512.. but common sense might rule! Although the new Dell 2407 looks tempting too... not really a stealth buy then thou - the misses will notice the monitor! 
07 June 2006, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ Dunk
When did common sense ever rule your spending habits ? 
I need a new case for my gaming system anyhow - the Tsumami i have just doesn't pump enough air through it and is extremely cramped - thought I might just chuck this card in the order as well...
We'll see.....
07 June 2006, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DrEvil
Doh! good point
I need a new case for my gaming system anyhow - the Tsumami i have just doesn't pump enough air through it and is extremely cramped - thought I might just chuck this card in the order as well... We'll see.....
I need a new case for my gaming system anyhow - the Tsumami i have just doesn't pump enough air through it and is extremely cramped - thought I might just chuck this card in the order as well...
We'll see.....
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08 June 2006, 03:24 PM
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Are there actually any games that will use the extra performance yet though? I've yet to find anything that will even begin to stretch my sli 7800s...
08 June 2006, 03:46 PM
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I find the 7800GTX512 cannot handle the likes of Condemned and FEAR with full eye candy, and course Oblivion.... hence the upgrade, seeing as I can't source a second 7800 512 new now, figured I'd change it for one of these.
The GX2 is effectively an SLI'd pair of high speed 7900GT (well my version is) in one card.
As Lightning says - you can never have too much power, overkill is the key to gaming rigs
The GX2 is effectively an SLI'd pair of high speed 7900GT (well my version is) in one card.
As Lightning says - you can never have too much power, overkill is the key to gaming rigs
08 June 2006, 03:52 PM
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Ah. I run fear etc at 1600x1200 with everything ramped up to max and everything runs fine, but I guess the 7800GTX512s in SLI are helping there
I might wait for the next iteration of cards I think. I haven't got bottomless pockets these days...
I might wait for the next iteration of cards I think. I haven't got bottomless pockets these days...
08 June 2006, 03:56 PM
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The cards are just 2 7900GTs strapped together. And I think the 1024RAM is still split 512/512.
I have a 7800GTX and was going to source another GTX from Ebay to SLI them but even then I'm not that convinced its worth it for me as my CPU is an AMD 3700 which I think will cause a bottle neck with these 7950s.
I have a 7800GTX and was going to source another GTX from Ebay to SLI them but even then I'm not that convinced its worth it for me as my CPU is an AMD 3700 which I think will cause a bottle neck with these 7950s.
08 June 2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DrEvil
I'll report back on the performance of the card, ordered the XFX XXX version today, should arrive Saturday all being equal!
I remember back a good few years ago when the geforce 2 ultra came out and I spent over £400 on a creative one. They were the good old days when i could keep up with technology.
08 June 2006, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Iain Young
Ah. I run fear etc at 1600x1200 with everything ramped up to max and everything runs fine, but I guess the 7800GTX512s in SLI are helping there
I might wait for the next iteration of cards I think. I haven't got bottomless pockets these days...
I might wait for the next iteration of cards I think. I haven't got bottomless pockets these days...
SLI/Crossfire does make a big difference with newer titles.
08 June 2006, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jaytc2003
some people just enjoy new advances to much!
I remember back a good few years ago when the geforce 2 ultra came out and I spent over £400 on a creative one. They were the good old days when i could keep up with technology.
I remember back a good few years ago when the geforce 2 ultra came out and I spent over £400 on a creative one. They were the good old days when i could keep up with technology.
08 June 2006, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by EddScott
The cards are just 2 7900GTs strapped together. And I think the 1024RAM is still split 512/512.
I have a 7800GTX and was going to source another GTX from Ebay to SLI them but even then I'm not that convinced its worth it for me as my CPU is an AMD 3700 which I think will cause a bottle neck with these 7950s.
I have a 7800GTX and was going to source another GTX from Ebay to SLI them but even then I'm not that convinced its worth it for me as my CPU is an AMD 3700 which I think will cause a bottle neck with these 7950s.
My X2 4800 will be some what of a bottle neck - but this card will increase the MIN frame rate never the less, up the average obviously.
08 June 2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DrEvil
Exactly, you're already SLI'd - which is effectively all I'm doing
SLI/Crossfire does make a big difference with newer titles.
SLI/Crossfire does make a big difference with newer titles.
08 June 2006, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jpor
The way things are going, this new fandangled card will get superceded next week.
Nvidia's next big release is G80 - due end of Q4, early Q1'07.
The GX2 will keep me ticking over for another 6 months
As soon as you buy anything these days you're already behind the times!
08 June 2006, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DrEvil
As Lightning says - you can never have too much power, overkill is the key to gaming rigs
08 June 2006, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jaytc2003
i thought the 7950 was actually the 7900gtx and not 2 7900gt
And I really can't justify a h/w refresh for GPUs to the tune of 1000 quid (XFX XXX versions - just a must buy!
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09 June 2006, 12:45 AM
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GX2 review: http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/353/1/
Compat mobos: http://www.nvidia.com/content/geforce_gx2_sbios/us.asp
Damn... that VP2030B is looking tempting ...
Compat mobos: http://www.nvidia.com/content/geforce_gx2_sbios/us.asp
Damn... that VP2030B is looking tempting ...
09 June 2006, 08:16 AM
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I'd like to know when nvidia will manage a chip that matches the radeons for video playback 
ATi is so smooth and non-pixelated, nvidia is blocky and jerky by comparison right across its range
ATi is so smooth and non-pixelated, nvidia is blocky and jerky by comparison right across its range
09 June 2006, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by lightning101
I'd like to know when nvidia will manage a chip that matches the radeons for video playback
ATi is so smooth and non-pixelated, nvidia is blocky and jerky by comparison right across its range
ATi is so smooth and non-pixelated, nvidia is blocky and jerky by comparison right across its range
Anyhowz... after reading the Anandtech review on these, placed an order for the VP2030B TFT this morning