XFX 9800GTX+
Roydon Cerejo, Sep 26, 2008 1252 hrs IST
It's XFX again with its version of the GTX+.
Good cooling, CUDA and PhysX support, 55nm, Hybrid power support.
No bundled game, Poor overclocker, Expensive.
It's really been a struggle for NVIDIA ever since ATI dropped a bomb on them with the RV770. It completely caught them off guard and which is also the primary reason for the existence of the 9800GTX+.
We've already reviewed one 9800GTX+ from Zotac which incidentally is clocked at the same frequency as the XFX one, so it should be interesting to see jut how much two cards, based on the same core and same panel, but from different manufacturers actually differ in performance.
Let's take a quick look at the specifications of the card and the different models available.
Specifications
Like I said, the specs are virtually identical to the Zoatc card except for maybe the memory, which is around 50Hz more for the Zotac. The rest is the same including the reference cooler from NVIDIA.
You would think that since they are clocked at the same speeds the performance would also be similar, well that's not always the case and you'd be surprised at how much performance can differ between two identical cards from different manufacturers.
There are four different variations for the 9800GTX+, the one we have is the overclocked version without the Assassins Creed game. There is no indication on the box, so you have to go by the product id.
The GPU-Z screenshot still recognizes the fabrication process as 65nm but all 9800GTX+ are indeed 55nm.
Next up is the bundle and accessories.
USER COMMENTS
I too bought a Palit HD 4850 for Rs. 9300/-, can now play Crysis with full graphic details and no FPS issues. Rins at 41'C at idle and 53'C on full load.
by Gaurav Vyas, Mumbai, on Nov 10, 2008 03:37 PM, Report abuse
Azeem, PhysX support is an advantage as compared to ATI Cards - especially HD 4850. Btw Techtree, if not all, most of the companies who make HD 4850s have a dual slot heat sink design which is available for almost no price difference and companies like Sapphire are mostly pushing them in the market instead of the cards with original coolers. These new heat sinks are very effective and the card does not overheat any more. And the fact that this card takes up two slots and two PCI Express 6 pin molex power connectors is not listed in your Cons list??? Already this card is so expensive over the 4850 and then u again have to shell out extra money for buying a PSU that provides you 2 PCI Express power connectors!!!
by Raunak Mehta, Indore, on Sep 28, 2008 12:44 PM, Report abuse Reply
PhysX support is an Advantage? Hello? Every card since the 8 series supports PhysX with the new drivers. As for poor overclocker, what did you expect? This card is just an overclocked 9800GTX (which I happen to own) with minor tweaks here and there. ....and for the love of God, WHO benchmarks current gen cards with HL2 and Quake 4. Is a copy of World in Conflict or Lost Planet SO HARD to come by?
by Azeem, Mumbai, on Sep 28, 2008 12:19 PM, Report abuse Reply
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ATI Radeon HD 4850 is the best right now for the price. As for the temperatures, Palit has started selling 4850s with custom coolers. As per my experience, even while playing Crysis, the card did not go above 55c.!
by himanshu, pune, on Sep 27, 2008 12:32 AM, Report abuse Reply