R.I.P. 8800 GTX

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doobers

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So after a solid 2 years of constant use, my 8800 GTX is finally dying. Graphics wigging out and locking up as soon as I get into windows, green lines all over my screen while booting etc etc. What would be a noticeable, reasonably priced upgrade?
 
Sorry to hear about your card. What do you consider reasonable? You bought an 8800GTX two years ago so you paid at least $300-$350 for it. If you want something right NAO, then grab an ATI 5870 or wait for the 5850's to become available. Or, just go with a 260 or 285. I would go the ATI route.

You didn't say how you use your computer or even what your current specs and budget constraints are, so don't expect a lot of helpful responses.
 
My system : e8400, 4gb mushkin ddr2 800, dead 8800gtx, Gigabyte x38 ds4, Corsair HX620 psu.

I use my comp for gaming, and I'd like to keep the video card under $300. I haven't used an ATI card in a very long time, have they improved their horrible driver support?
 
+1 for the 5870. DX11 support, cost to performance ratio, and the most powerful single GPU option for the time being. It will last you a bit longer. Personally I'd rather go with the purchase that future proofs me a bit. Just my humble opinion!

EDIT: With that bit of info available now, I'd go with the 5850 or even 4890.
 
doobers said:
My system : e8400, 4gb mushkin ddr2 800, dead 8800gtx, Gigabyte x38 ds4, Corsair HX620 psu.

I use my comp for gaming, and I'd like to keep the video card under $300. I haven't used an ATI card in a very long time, have they improved their horrible driver support?
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their drivers are fine. nvidia's drivers are fine too. there are no bad drivers in my experience. if i were in your shoes i'd get an HD5850 when they're released (rumors say next week).
 
doobers said:
So after a solid 2 years of constant use, my 8800 GTX is finally dying. Graphics wigging out and locking up as soon as I get into windows, green lines all over my screen while booting etc etc. What would be a noticeable, reasonably priced upgrade?
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Aren't you going to RMA your GTX? If not, like everyone else is saying go for ATI's 5870 card.
 
No offense , but buying GTX285 nowdays is just crazy (unless you find super hot deal). For that kind of money you can almost buy new 5-series from ATI. Even GTX 275 is very close performance wise for a lot less money.
 
Porter_ said:
their drivers are fine. nvidia's drivers are fine too. there are no bad drivers in my experience. if i were in your shoes i'd get an HD5850 when they're released (rumors say next week).
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Yep. Upgrading anyway, why not go for the rumored $260 HD5850 and DX11. I think it comes with a coupon for Dirt2 also, so that will sweeten the deal.

Rumored as in price.
 
I used to be sponsored by PNY, so I got the card for free from them. I don't think I can RMA it.
 
Worth a try as emailling them. The worst they can say is sorry but no dice.
 
Kowan said:
Yep. Upgrading anyway, why not go for the rumored $260 HD5850 and DX11. I think it comes with a coupon for Dirt2 also, so that will sweeten the deal.

Rumored as in price.
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I don't think it's a rumor that the price is around $260. It was even on one of AMD's slides.
 
+1 for the oven.

I will probably upgrade to a 5870x2 (or what ever ridiculous card ATI has at the time) when I wanna get rid of my 4850.
 
notalent420 said:
I don't think it's a rumor that the price is around $260. It was even on one of AMD's slides.
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I know the MSRP is $259. Just stating some venders will attempt to price gouge if demand exceeds supply. ;)
 
I'm probably going to try the oven method. How long can I expect it to work after baking it?
 
Like the others said.. 5850 in your price range if the Oven doesn't work.
 
leezard said:
I think my BFG is on the way out as well
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I'm seeing a lot of 8800 series cards, particularly the GTX dying all of a sudden. My 8800 GTX was crapping out on me earlier this month. I've sent it for RMA and should get my replacement some time next week.
 
Unfortunately I already put it in the oven, so no pics or vids. :(

Fortunately it works like a charm now!

Thanks for all the help!
 
should change the name of the thread to "Zombie 8800GTX back from the dead" :)
 
nice!

it seems the longevity on baked cards is not very predictable. some people have had items last days to weeks to months...so its really a crapshoot. id start saving up some money now for that next upgrade.

i havent been using my 8800 since i baked it other than the initial testing. its been sitting on my desk since. who knows, it might not even work the next time i need it.

please post in the resurrection thread of your success please. :)
 
doobers said:
My system : e8400, 4gb mushkin ddr2 800, dead 8800gtx, Gigabyte x38 ds4, Corsair HX620 psu.

I use my comp for gaming, and I'd like to keep the video card under $300. I haven't used an ATI card in a very long time, have they improved their horrible driver support?
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For under $300, the 5850 (~$260) sounds like a worthwhile upgrade for you. It's faster than a gtx 285 and has DX11 support. I assume you're running at least 1080p resolution?
 
Yeah I have a 22" 1080p monitor. Hopefully this lasts until the 5850's come up on newegg. Are they going to be $250 or $299?
 
doobers said:
Unfortunately I already put it in the oven, so no pics or vids. :(

Fortunately it works like a charm now!

Thanks for all the help!
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Wow... Well hopefully the freshly baked GTX lasts you until you get a 4580 shipped to you! ;)
 
either bake it or clean out the fan. mine collected alot of dust then its back to normal.
 
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