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The ASUS version of the GeForce 8800 GT 512MB offers some notable differences compared to the reference design. The Glaciator GPU cooler is the most obvious departure, and we give full marks to ASUS in providing a heatsink-fan design that not only works better, but is quieter as well. The overclocked GPU and memory speeds of the ASUS EN8800GT TOP 512MB also supply performance levels that can challenge a GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB, while laying waste to any ATI card in the... Read more
Looking at the performance figures we have seen from the ASUS 8800GT TOP Edition, it is abundantly apparent that what we have here is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It looks like an 8800GT and it costs the same as most pre-overclocked 8800GTs on the market but it performs like an 8800GTS 512MB. In every one of the tests we ran, this card was a good ten to fifteen percent faster than a stock 8800GT and in quite a few instances actually passed the performance levels of an ... Read more
So, where does the 8800 GT fit in terms of market niche? I'd say it's still well tuned for users looking for the best bang for buck. I mean, it's still a really, really good buy. The regular 8800 GTS, GTX, and Ultras are still quite a bit more with the GTX and Ultra still costing the most. The ASUS 8800 GT TOP Edition may cost a little more than the stock frequency versions, but the card packs a bigger punch thanks to its factory overclocked settings and the ... Read more
ASUS seem to be getting pretty serious in the overclocking department; when we saw the release of the TOP series a short while back they were few and far between. These days though, just about any model worth overclocking now carries a TOP version. Read more
This is a great card no doubt about it, you get alot of speed for a small amount of money. I personally will be getting something similar or a GTS card in the near future and I fully recommend this card to my readers. As you can see on the tests it has performed almost as good as the GTX card and it cost 200$ less. The noise from the fan is bearable but I personally would change it for something better. Otherwise the card is rock stable, it is already overclocked by A... Read more
In testing power consumption for our graphic cards, the system components are kept consistent to help keep accurate results. To capture wattage, a Kill-a-Watt is used. It is plugged straight into the wall and the PSU is plugged in directly to it. After the computer is booted into Windows and is left idle for five minutes, the idle wattage is captured. Read more
...667 2GB (2x1GB) XMS2 Twin2X Memory Module Kit (CL4) I know 2 x 2GB DDR2 800 would be better, but the above seems much cheaper ATM and is one of the easy things to upgrade later. Motherboard: Asus P5E X38 Motherboard w/A8 + LK + FWa + SATA2 RAID Graphics: Asus EN8800GT TOP/G/HTDP/512M GeForce 8800GT 16xPCIE 256-bit 512MB DDR3 w/HDTV + 2DVI (Will have to wait for this too). Seems to be decent price/performance. Case: Antec Performance One P182 Advanced Super Mid Tower - Black - No PSU These seem highly rated and popular. Should be roomy,...
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