Gainward Bliss 9800 GTX PCX 512MB Video Card Review

Videocards/VGA Reviews by geoffrey @ 2008-04-06

In this review we take a closer look at the latest product from Gainward, based on the recently released 9800 GTX we compare the BLISS´ performance in several games, and find out how cool and quiet this new high end video card is. Read on to learn more.

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Gainward Bliss 9800GTX 512MB: inside the box

Gainward Bliss 9800GTX 512MB: inside the box

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Those who've had Gainward products before might recognize the box design; it's not really anything special compared to many other products out there. Inside the box you'll find:

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  • Gainward Bliss 9800GTX 512MB
  • TV-out -> Component/Composite adapter
  • DVI -> VGA adapter
  • Driver CD and quick install guide
  • Tomb Raider Anniversary pc-game

    The box doesn't contain too much, focus is on value here although that extra game does add some extra value to the product.

    Specifications

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  • NVIDIA 65nm G92-A2 core
    - core clock: 675MHz
    - shader clock: 1675MHz
  • Samsung 512Mb (8x64Mb) GDDR3 with 256 bit interface, 0,8ns
    - Memory clock: 1100MHz DDR
  • active fan and heatpipe cooled, dual slot solution
  • 2x Dual Link DVI
  • native HDMI support
  • Integrated HDTV decoder
  • TV-out
  • 3-way SLI ready
  • PCI-Express 2.0 16x
  • Dimensions: 27cm x 11cm

    More details

    The 9800GTX branded Gainward is just like the older GTX a card that comes with a large PCB and dual slot cooling. The heatsink is covered with plastic so that the air passes through the entire heatsink before leaving the pc housing. The card itself is like many of today’s video cards equipped with dual dual-link DVI-I connectors and a TV-out connector. Inside the box you have a DVI-to-VGA adapter, the TV-out is made compatible with Component and Composite signals via an appropriate adapter.

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    NVIDIA designed their card with high-end in mind, on this card you have dual 6-pin power connectors which will please the enthusiasts who are searching for extended stability overclocking their video card. Halfway the card you'll notice a small 2-pin connector, this is used to add audio signals to the videocard's output making it HDMI compatible, even though the audio processor itself is not found on the video card. The 9800GTX also comes with two SLI connectors just like the 8800GTX, this makes the 9800GTX Three Way SLI compatible.

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    The huge heatsink is held onto the GPU, MOSFET's and memory chips via 19 screws, thermal pads are used to increase contact surface between hot spots and the cooling surface.

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    Compared to the 8800GTS 512MB the PCB has been extended quite a bit, this is all due to the improved voltage regulator. With the GTX, this is in fact the most significant upgrade compared to the 8800GTS, but it will not influence the out-of-the-box performance though.

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    Focus on the main components:

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  • 8800GT: G92-200-A2
  • 8800GTS: G92-400-A2
  • 9800GTX: G92-420-A2
  • Samsung K4J52324QE-BJO8. RAM rated for 1,9V.
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