The mainstream cost of 8800 series product: MSI NX8800GTS T2D320E performance reviews
 

Since NVIDIA announced the Geforce8 new generation GPU products,
They launched 8800GTX 768MB and 8800GTS 640MB as enthusiast products.
Geforce8 series build with DX10 and new generation technology to replace
old top segment 7900 series.

Because of the sky high price, make the 7900 series still alive under 350USD
product segment.
NVIDIA seems wants to enhance the 8800 series market share, so they
phase in the 8800GTS 320MB,
Use smaller memory size design with same performance and make the street
price under 320USD to the performance market.

This time we got MSI NX8800GTS T2D320E
There are HDCP ready and OC version stickers on BOX.


Accessory and Game


The body of 8800GTS 320MB
Unlike the huge 8800GTX, and it only need 1 power connector.



Right side layout and power connector.


2 DVI port and multimedia port.


Behind the 8800GTS


Testing platform setup
CPU:INTEL Core 2 Extreme X6800
MB: Nvidia nForce 680i SLI
DRAM:CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8888C4DF
VGA:MSI NX8800GTS T2D320E
HD:Seagate 7200.7 160GB
POWER:Corsair HX620W Modular Power Supply
Cooler:TT Big Typhoon VX


CPU:400X9=>3600Mhz
DRAM: DDRII 1200 CL4 3-3-9 2T
VGA:575/1700Mhz(Normal version 8800GTS is 500/1600)
3DMARK2003


3DMARK2005


3DMARK2006


The OC version have great performance improve,
almost 90% higher compare with 8800GTX, but only need half cost to nuy.
After the 3DMARK2006 test, the core temp. is 66 ℃ with default frequency.


Need For Speed Carbon test
We try the real in game FPS as reference.
Setup:
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use default setting.
3D main menu: 97FPS


AOE III
The real in game FPS reference.
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use highest setting.
3D main menu: 103FPS

8800GTS overclock performance
VGA:650/2133Mhz
3DMARK2003


3DMARK2005


3DMARK2006


After the 3DMARK2006 test, the core temp. is 69℃ with overclock frequency.


650/2100Mhz=>NV performance test software shows 59℃


Need For Speed Carbon test
We try the real in game FPS as reference.
Setup:
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use default setting.
3D main menu: 110FPS


AOE III
The real in game FPS reference.
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use highest setting.
3D main menu: 110FPS


8800GTS got great overclock ability, almost can reach 8800GTX frequency.
The performance of 8800GTS is closed with 8800GTX after overclock.
8800GTS use smaller size, single power connector and lower temp.
After the cost down with 320MB design, 8800GTS did great job to install and
buy more then 8800GTX
Seems the 8800GTS 320MB under340USD almost defeat 7900 series SLI
solution.
That makes the 8800GTS could replace the 7900/7950 series over 300USD,
and become the best selection with 300USD segment.
We sure for expect on few month later, GeForce8 series mainstream and
value segment launch to make the DX10 generation coming!

SLI test to be continued...

650Mhz on the core, very respectable OC! Wonder how the card will perform once you voltmod it:)

More temperature information
Driver Version: 97.92 with ATI TOOL 0.26 & RivaTuner 2.0
No case setup platform with 25℃ room temp.
8800GTS OC version default frequency: Core/Mem 575/1700
Standby 20 minute: 53℃


After 3DMARK2006 test: 68℃


8800GTS OC version overclock frequency: Core/Mem 650/2133
Standby 20 minute: 53℃


After 3DMARK2006 test: 71℃


When test with 3DMARK, fan will not speed up,
so the noise is acceptable with my temp. test.
8800GTS 320MB SLI


Testing platform setup
CPU:INTEL Core 2 Extreme X6800
MB: Nvidia nForce 680i SLI
DRAM:CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8888C4DF
VGA:MSI NX8800GTS T2D320E SLI
HD:Seagate 7200.7 160GB
POWER:Corsair HX620W Modular Power Supply
Cooler:TT Big Typhoon VX


CPU:400X9=>3600Mhz
DRAM: DDRII 1200 CL4 3-3-9 2T
8800GTS SLI
VGA:575/1700Mhz
3DMARK2003


3DMARK2005


3DMARK2006


AOE III
The real in game FPS reference.
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use highest setting.
3D main menu: 135FPS


8800GTS SLI overclock test
VGA:633/2133Mhz
3DMARK2003


3DMARK2005


3DMARK2006


AOE III
The real in game FPS reference.
1280*1024 Resolutions
Detail Texture: High
Others use highest setting.
3D main menu: 143FPS


The END
Thanks:)

Great work WWM !

Especially high score with 3D05. Higher than my GTX SLI score, guess I'm cpu limited over here :)

upgrade or not
 

I can upgrade from my 7900gto to this for €70, should i do that, i play @1680x1050, especially fear combat

you'll notice the difference:)