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GeForce 9800 GX2 GPUs to Clock Down if Too Hot

post #1 of 12
3/17/08 at 8:46am
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It's probably very clear that the card Nvidia will introduce tomorrow, the GeForce 9800 GX2, with its two G92 chips, will get pretty hot. The board design of the 9800 GX2 has the two 65nm chips facing each other and although they will be separated by the fan-equipped heatsink, it is safe to say that it will see them reach some high temperatures, depending on the installation setup, of course.

In addition to designing a pretty intricate cooling system, Nvidia has also put in a 'safety threshold' for the two G92 chips on the 9800 GX2. As detailed by the Green Goblin, the GPUs are able to work 'normally', at their stock clock of 600 MHz until reaching 105 degrees Celsius while, it the temperature is exceeded, the frequency will be lowered. While it's rather unlikely that the chips will surpass 105 degrees in a decently-ventilated case, the overclocked versions of the 9800 GX2, like the one 'apparently' prepared by MSI, might run into this temp problem more easily. We'll just have two 9800 GTS cards please.
Source: TechConnect
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post #2 of 12
3/17/08 at 9:13am
This time line couldn't have worked out better for me. Once my free copy of Vista gets to me, that will be the day I start making purchases, which should be enough time to read reviews on all these new parts.
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post #3 of 12
3/17/08 at 9:48am
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I've been sitting an my parts since Nov-Dec. All I really need is a motherboard and video card. I have an E6750 that I'll hold on to until the QX9650 gets the "Q9650" rename, and subsequent $600-700 price drop. I had an Ebay deal fall through on a QX9650 a month-or-so ago...kinda glad it happened, although it was a sick deal.

Also thinking about selling the RAM I originally purchased and going with a little different setup.

Definitely going with the X48, and a cheaper video card (GTS probably) due to RV770 in June. NV will surely step up GT200 to compete.
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post #4 of 12
3/17/08 at 9:54am
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I've been sitting an my parts since Nov-Dec. All I really need is a motherboard and video card. I have an E6750 that I'll hold on to until the QX9650 gets the "Q9650" rename, and subsequent $600-700 price drop. I had an Ebay deal fall through on a QX9650 a month-or-so ago...kinda glad it happened, although it was a sick deal.

Also thinking about selling the RAM I originally purchased and going with a little different setup.

Definitely going with the X48, and a cheaper video card (GTS probably) due to RV770 in June. NV will surely step up GT200 to compete.
Actually that's not a bad idea Buck. I like your reasoning. No sense in buying the QX now. Just upgrade whenever it drops the X.... And the video card for me is still up in the air. I may just pounce on the GX2 instead of the GTS....

Man so many decisions to make... Very exciting time to build a desktop.
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post #5 of 12
3/17/08 at 12:53pm
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I said GTS - I meant 9800GTX. The 8800GTS is phasing out...prices and performance are almost identical.
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post #6 of 12
3/17/08 at 12:57pm
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I said GTS - I meant 9800GTX. The 8800GTS is phasing out...prices and performance are almost identical.
ah ok. Rgr that.
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post #7 of 12
3/18/08 at 5:58am
599 for the 9800 GX2

on sale now on the egg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...d&Order=PRICED


Buck, I got my QX9650 from an ebay deal. very nice.
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post #8 of 12
3/18/08 at 6:02am
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Originally Posted by Steve@NBF View Post
This time line couldn't have worked out better for me. Once my free copy of Vista gets to me, that will be the day I start making purchases, which should be enough time to read reviews on all these new parts.
You're welcome.

I'm seriously considering the GT200 or the new 4000 series from ati, hell I've been eyeballing the 3870x2's right now. So nice in crossfirex
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post #9 of 12
3/18/08 at 8:07am
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Originally Posted by GbrilliantQ™ View Post
You're welcome.

I'm seriously considering the GT200 or the new 4000 series from ati, hell I've been eyeballing the 3870x2's right now. So nice in crossfirex
As am I (waiting for the GT200/RV770), but I can't see myself waiting any longer than I already have. My initial opinions of the 9800GTX were poor due to the lack of true invention and assumed 'high' price tag. It will be the the fastest single gpu/card out there...for only $299-$349.

If I were building a hopped-up system like yours, 3870x2 would my first choice. If you've got the $$ for 2 of them, pure awesomeness (I believe Hipro from XS still holds all 3DM records with the ATI 3870x2). Powercolor is hooking one up with GDDR4, but I am not sure what the price will be. On the topic of the HD 4xxx cards, EVERYONE is predicting pure pwnage.

I was originally going all out on my system, until I read that Nehalem has stepped up to Q3 of this year. So we're all looking at building/completing systems on an architecture that's close to EOL. 775s had an awesome run, finishing up with a huge bang with Penryn. Nehalem will bring on some sex/octocore madness, along with (FINALLY) the elimination of the "Intel" FSB. (I know you already know this, this is for the folks that don't).

Now, 'bout that QX9650...if your seller has any left, let me know!
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post #10 of 12
3/18/08 at 8:53am
I feel the same way now Buck. Im just going to make my system completely upgradeable for the Q9650 and GT200 or RV770... probably saved over $1000 in the process....
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post #11 of 12
3/18/08 at 2:26pm
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Originally Posted by Buck47 View Post
As am I (waiting for the GT200/RV770), but I can't see myself waiting any longer than I already have. My initial opinions of the 9800GTX were poor due to the lack of true invention and assumed 'high' price tag. It will be the the fastest single gpu/card out there...for only $299-$349.

If I were building a hopped-up system like yours, 3870x2 would my first choice. If you've got the $$ for 2 of them, pure awesomeness (I believe Hipro from XS still holds all 3DM records with the ATI 3870x2). Powercolor is hooking one up with GDDR4, but I am not sure what the price will be. On the topic of the HD 4xxx cards, EVERYONE is predicting pure pwnage.

I was originally going all out on my system, until I read that Nehalem has stepped up to Q3 of this year. So we're all looking at building/completing systems on an architecture that's close to EOL. 775s had an awesome run, finishing up with a huge bang with Penryn. Nehalem will bring on some sex/octocore madness, along with (FINALLY) the elimination of the "Intel" FSB. (I know you already know this, this is for the folks that don't).

Now, 'bout that QX9650...if your seller has any left, let me know!
ygpm
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post #12 of 12
3/18/08 at 2:50pm
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ygpm
THANKS
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