XFX 8800 GTS 320mb Fatal1ty Edition
Introduction, packaging, package and specification
Published: 30th September 2007 | Source: XFX | Price: ~£250 |
Introduction
XFX have somewhat of a reputation to uphold in the video card market. As one of nVidia's biggest AIB's they supply some of the fastest clocked cards money can buy.
Today I am looking at a card they have teamed up with Jonathan "Fatal1ty" Wendell to make. Their "PROFESS1ONAL" series are a set of cards clocked even higher than the rest of their cards, straight out of the factory. With 320mb DDR3 onboard and clock very high, how will it match up to a 640mb card? Let's see...
Packaging
As usual with their Profess1onal series, XFX have gone for the bright red and black packaging on the box. This would definitely stand out on the shelves as it is a striking and interesting design. The flipside, of course, is that XFX insist on putting Fatal1ty's face on everything, which could be enough to put people off.
XFX have somewhat of a reputation to uphold in the video card market. As one of nVidia's biggest AIB's they supply some of the fastest clocked cards money can buy.
Today I am looking at a card they have teamed up with Jonathan "Fatal1ty" Wendell to make. Their "PROFESS1ONAL" series are a set of cards clocked even higher than the rest of their cards, straight out of the factory. With 320mb DDR3 onboard and clock very high, how will it match up to a 640mb card? Let's see...
Packaging
As usual with their Profess1onal series, XFX have gone for the bright red and black packaging on the box. This would definitely stand out on the shelves as it is a striking and interesting design. The flipside, of course, is that XFX insist on putting Fatal1ty's face on everything, which could be enough to put people off.
Something I always love is being able to see the product through the packaging and XFX have certainly enabled you to do just that.
The inside of the box is up to XFX's usual excellent standards and your card will be well wrapped up for it's journey to your door.
Package
XFX have put together a nice little software package for the 8800GTS Fatal1ty Edition card. In the box is Lost Planet, which although is not to my taste, is a DirectX 10 game and a fairly big release. I was a little disappointed with the lack of HDTV hardware included but then you have to bear in mind that this is a card aimed at gamers and not HTPC enthusiasts. Also an S-Video adapter is included so most people should be able to get by with this.
Included is:
* Manual and Instructions booklet
* Quick Install Guide
* S-Video guide sheet
* Driver CD
* XFX "Don't disturb me I'm gaming" door sign
* Lost Planet Full game
* 1 x S-Video to S-Video connector
* 1 x DVI to VGA connector
Not a bad bundle by anyone's books and it should please those who are wanting to buy the card anyway.
Specification
Specs are looking good, let's take a look at the card.
Package
XFX have put together a nice little software package for the 8800GTS Fatal1ty Edition card. In the box is Lost Planet, which although is not to my taste, is a DirectX 10 game and a fairly big release. I was a little disappointed with the lack of HDTV hardware included but then you have to bear in mind that this is a card aimed at gamers and not HTPC enthusiasts. Also an S-Video adapter is included so most people should be able to get by with this.
Included is:
* Manual and Instructions booklet
* Quick Install Guide
* S-Video guide sheet
* Driver CD
* XFX "Don't disturb me I'm gaming" door sign
* Lost Planet Full game
* 1 x S-Video to S-Video connector
* 1 x DVI to VGA connector
Specification
MFG Model Number: PVT80GG1D4
Product Name: GF 8800 GTS 650M 320MB DDR3 DUAL DVI TV
Package Contents: S-Video Cable, DVI Adaptor x 2, HDTV Component Adaptor
Main Description: GEFORCE 8800 GTS 650M 320MB / DUAL DVI
Supplemental Description: HDCP / HDTV / PCI-E / DDR3 / RoHS / Vista
UPC Number: 778656044326
Chipset: GF 8800 GTS
BUS Type: PCI-E
GPU Clock 650 MHz
Memory Bus 320 bit
Memory Type DDR3
Memory Size 320MB
Memory Speed 2.0 GHz
Shader clock 1500 MHz
Cooling Type FANSINK
TV OUT YES
VGA NO
DVI OUT YES (DUAL)
DUAL-LINK DVI YES (DUAL)
Max Supported Resolution 2560x1600
HDMI NO
RoHS YES
HDCP YES
NVIDIA-SLI READY YES
Windows Vista Ready YES
Low Profile Compatible NO
Product Name: GF 8800 GTS 650M 320MB DDR3 DUAL DVI TV
Package Contents: S-Video Cable, DVI Adaptor x 2, HDTV Component Adaptor
Main Description: GEFORCE 8800 GTS 650M 320MB / DUAL DVI
Supplemental Description: HDCP / HDTV / PCI-E / DDR3 / RoHS / Vista
UPC Number: 778656044326
Chipset: GF 8800 GTS
BUS Type: PCI-E
GPU Clock 650 MHz
Memory Bus 320 bit
Memory Type DDR3
Memory Size 320MB
Memory Speed 2.0 GHz
Shader clock 1500 MHz
Cooling Type FANSINK
TV OUT YES
VGA NO
DVI OUT YES (DUAL)
DUAL-LINK DVI YES (DUAL)
Max Supported Resolution 2560x1600
HDMI NO
RoHS YES
HDCP YES
NVIDIA-SLI READY YES
Windows Vista Ready YES
Low Profile Compatible NO
Specs are looking good, let's take a look at the card.
Most Recent Comments
Awesome review Kemp and a great card to boot. Loved the inclusion of the DX9 vs DX10 comparison. 
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Awesome review Kemp and a great card to boot. Loved the inclusion of the DX9 vs DX10 comparison.
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I'm seeing what I can do about getting a more thorough analysis of that, keep your eyes peeled folks
QuoteNice review man, im still reading it and thought i should post this.
I just won this card on bjorn3d.com, so i am totally excited for it. Would this 320mb version work with my existing 640mb in SLI?Quote
I just won this card on bjorn3d.com, so i am totally excited for it. Would this 320mb version work with my existing 640mb in SLI?Quote
Not sure mate tbh, worth a try I suppose Quote
QuoteVery good review kemp!
I am loving the DX9 and DX10 comparison, was a suprise!
It would work perfect, as long as you have the card with the smallest amount of memory in the primary slot. 
That is what I found to make it work without a BSOD.
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I am loving the DX9 and DX10 comparison, was a suprise!
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Nice review man, im still reading it and thought i should post this.
I just won this card on bjorn3d.com, so i am totally excited for it. Would this 320mb version work with my existing 640mb in SLI? |
That is what I found to make it work without a BSOD.
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That has some more infomation!
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