Normal 8800 GTS OC?

[Godmachine]

OK i just got a non-OC version of the BFG 8800 GTS and so far i am hitting :

650 core
2040 on memory ...


is that a usual overclock? temps are :

55c idle

65c load.

 

[thelastdrone]

cant get the xfx over 600/1800 75 load ....

 

[liveload]

I have the same card. It can overclock very nicely, however using the ATITool to reveal errors takes the maximum stable overclock down quite a bit. I hit 640/500 easily, but 585/485 is my stable everyday setting right now.

 

[keldegar]

highest ATiTool stable for me was 600/1900.

highest benchable was 630/2100.

 

[Godmachine]

i just keep the fan running non-stop it doesnt bother me much (unlike the 1900XTX which sounded like a airplane during BF2.)


Side question : if i have the extra doe is it worth it to return this card for a GTX , for the increased memory and memory bandwith? or is the difference going to be tiny at best?

 

[Cyrilix]

i just keep the fan running non-stop it doesnt bother me much (unlike the 1900XTX which sounded like a airplane during BF2.)


Side question : if i have the extra doe is it worth it to return this card for a GTX , for the increased memory and memory bandwith? or is the difference going to be tiny at best?

The difference is big, theoretically should be around 30-50% (High resolutions and high settings also prove this figure to be correct). Both overclocked, the difference will be smaller, maybe around 15-40% (my estimates). Regardless, you're getting a lot for your money with either card. It just depends on how much you want to spend. Both cards are worth it, imo.

Oh, by the way, personally I would not RETURN an 8800 GTS to buy an 8800 GTX, but I would buy an 8800 GTX right from the start (and I have). It's just too much hassle.