NVIDIA Preps 320MB GeForce 8800 GTS

NVIDIA Preps 320MB GeForce 8800 GTS

Slimy on 17 January 2007 - 02:32 · 8 comments & 5242 views

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The GeForce 8 Series is starting to take shape as NVIDIA continues to release information on new graphic card models to its many partners. A 320MB derivative of the GeForce 8800 GTS product should be available in mid-February 2007. This model aims to reduce the cost for the enthusiast who really needs that DirectX 10 card. Samsung K4J55323QG-BC12 (800MHz GDDR3 memory) has a spot market price of about $50 for 640MB; therefore, the 320MB memory should go for $25 less. All aspects of the 640MB card will remain the same for the 320MB derivative: 500MHz core frequency, 800MHz memory frequency, 96 stream processors, the PCB layout as well as cooling.

In an interview late last year, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang confirmed the company's plans for more DirectX 10 video cards in Q1 2007.

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(3 replies) #1 Lino en Kuldes on 17 Jan 2007 - 03:17

First comment!

Also, someone exlpain this to me? an 8800 GTS for 50 bucks? What am I reading wrong here?

#1.1 Slimy on 17 Jan 2007 - 03:19

640MB of memory for the card is 50$. Since the only thing that is different between the two cards is memory, DailyTech speculates that 320MB should be $25 cheaper. Chances are it will be a bit more than that though.

#1.2 LOC on 17 Jan 2007 - 03:20

No you are reading wrong. The memory on the cards costs $50 for 640MB, $25 less for the 320MB version. The card will cost around $300 if I remember correctly.

#1.3 neufuse on 17 Jan 2007 - 03:20

Quote - (Lino en Kuldes said @ #1)

First comment!

Also, someone exlpain this to me? an 8800 GTS for 50 bucks? What am I reading wrong here?

No, thats just hte price of the memory

(3 replies) #2 Croquant on 17 Jan 2007 - 06:57

So, it's got 1/2 the VRAM of the original 8800GTS. If I read the article right, then that saves the manuafacurer a whopping $25 per card. How many of you would be buyinga 320 MB card instead of a 640 MB card if the price difference was just $25? I'm betting you'd all shell out the extra $25 go for the 640 MB card. So, that tells me that if anyone actually hopes to sell any of these scaled-down cards they will have to cut into the profit margin.

It's all kinda a moot point anyways: Nobody but game developers actually need a 8800 card right now, and we've yet to see ATi's DX10 cards hit the street.

#2.1 Islander on 17 Jan 2007 - 09:57

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It's all kinda a moot point anyways: Nobody but game developers actually need a 8800 card right now, and we've yet to see ATi's DX10 cards hit the street.

Supreme Commander hits stores Feb 20th and its damage model makes full use of DX10.

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#2.2 DOCa Cola on 17 Jan 2007 - 14:02

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Nobody but game developers actually need a 8800 card right now, and we've yet to see ATi's DX10 cards hit the street.

don't forget that the 8800 is not only the fastest dx10 card available - but also the fastest dx9 card

#2.3 ir0nw0lf on 17 Jan 2007 - 15:23

X-bit Labs said on the 10th that the rumored price is $299-$349. I think you are reading too far into the comments about the memory only costing like $25 less.

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