BFG 8800GTX card only needs a 400W PSU?

[jonnyGURU]

I just got an 8800GTX 768MB.

The box says that the minimum requirements are that the PSU offers at least 30A on the 12V rail for the entire system.

Also, the card has two PCI-e connectors.

Sorry about the crappy photos. I had to use my cell phone because my wife is using the Canon.

[CAD4466HK]

Originally Posted by jonnyGURU

I just got an 8800GTX 768MB.

The box says that the minimum requirements are that the PSU offers at least 30A on the 12V rail for the entire system.

Also, the card has two PCI-e connectors.

Sorry about the crappy photos. I had to use my cell phone because my wife is using the Canon.

400w??????????
If thats the case, my Neo should be able to power it!

[clsA]

Their you go, the Proof is in the pudding

Funny how all that speculation is almost always wrong

Can't wait for your review ...Get to Work!

[jonnyGURU]

Originally Posted by clsA

Can't wait for your review ...Get to Work!

I SUCK at CPU/GPU/RAM reviews because I throw benchmarks out there that everyone always wants to argue with.

Let someone else be that punching bag. All I know is the 8800GTX is working perfectly in a rig powered by a Silverstone ST60F.

[Spectre]

I bet it'll run on less though

[Slartibartfast]

768mb? We're still at a point where jumping from 256 to 512 doesn't make an enormous difference save for a few games. Then again, of course they'd want to generate buzz over their flagship offering.

[madmat]

Ok, I gotta ask...why is there a pic of either short-necked geese or huge friggen pigeons in there? Did they deliver the card?

[CAD4466HK]

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

768mb? We're still at a point where jumping from 256 to 512 doesn't make an enormous difference save for a few games. Then again, of course they'd want to generate buzz over their flagship offering.

768mb of GDDR3 will decrease the load times of certain games
that use Ultrahigh settings at 1600x1200 and up, meaning that the app
dosen't have to compress large maps that are smaller then 768mb, but
larger then 512mb, A.K.A Quake 4, Doom 3, BF2, ES4, G.R.A.W ect.

[jonnyGURU]

Originally Posted by madmat

Ok, I gotta ask...why is there a pic of either short-necked geese or huge friggen pigeons in there? Did they deliver the card?

Oops... Those were the ducks hanging out outside of the Subway Sandwich joint. I was waiting for an oil change next door and thought it was cool that they were begging for bread.

[Sphere]

I'm jealous are you able to answer any questions other than power requirements. or does the NDA have your tongue?

As far as testing, just run 3D Mark '06 and let the scores speak for themselves.

Sphere