Nvidia Readies GeForce 8800 GTS for $299 - $349 – Rumour

[s18000rpm]

Update:
date- 03/ March - 2008

New low-end GeForce 8500GT will have 128-bit controller NVIDIA MUCKED UP with its 7300 series. Creating a GPU with a 64-bit memory controller only meant performance was constrained compared to the AMD's Radeon X1300 offering. Even though Nvidia currently owns high-end segment with the excellent GeForce 8800 series, the low-end segment makes most revenue for all companies and here is where this current line-up faltered.

On April 17th, things will change. Nvidia is set to introduce 8500GT, which will feature a chip with a full 128-bit memory controller, supporting either 256 or 512MB of DDR2 SDRAM memory. The GPU will be clocked 450 to 500MHz, depending on cooler and MSRP, while memory clocks will be set at 800MHz - you can expect faster versions as well.

The chip only supports one Dual-Link DVI, so forget about running two 30-inch monitors but big issue is absence of mandatory HDCP. This may be a cause for cheer, because you can actually pick a card without HDCP, which leaves doors open for the creation of software emulators. We will see what nV planned with this one...

AMD will follow with an event in Tunisia from 22nd to 25th of April, and we will be able to what Chimpzilla does with its RV610 design, .

Expect ton of hardware reviews and comparisons from April 17th onwards.

Nvidia learns from mistakes of G7x generation

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date edited-15-01-2007
Update

Nvidia Readies DX10 Budget Cards - Priced from $79

GeForce 8600 and GeForce 8300 are the two series of graphics cards which will fill the void beneath NVIDIA's already launched 8800 series. Based on the G84 core 8600 Ultra and GT will have 64 and 48 shader processors respectively with cores running at 500MHz and 350MHz. With a 256-bit memory bus and memory speeds at 1400MHz and 1200MHz the cards will replace the 7600 series of today. The launch date for these cards is about the same as for when ATI will launch R600, that is, around CeBIT at the start of March.

Except from the 8600 series Bear Eyes has also published specifications for 8300 GT and 8300 GS (via VR-Zone). These cards will replace the 7300 series of today and is based on the G86, an 80nm core. The number of shader processors has been halved to 32 and 24 respectively, while both cores will work at 500MHz. The GT model will have slightly faster memories though, 1200MHz vs. 1000MHz. With a 128-bit bus and up to 256MB the performance will most likely be reflected by the price.

8800GTX===$599

8800GTS===$399

8800GTS===$299

8600 Ul.=== $179

8600 GT===$129

8300 GT===<$99

8300 GS===<$79

more + Technical info go here-> nordic hardware

i'll be going for 8600GT or 8300GT.

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Nvidia Prepares GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB

In a bid to increase pressure on arch-rival ATI, a division of Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia Corp. reportedly prepares a more affordable version of its GeForce 8800 graphics card. The novelty, on the other hand, will attack not only ATI Radeon offerings, but also Nvidia’s GeForce 7900-series graphics cards.

The cheaper GeForce 8800 GTS will come with 320MB of memory, half of the fully-fledged GeForce 8800 GTS, which comes with 640MB of GDDR3. Nonetheless, all the other distinctive features of the product, such as 320-bit memory bus, 500MHz clock-speed, 96 stream processors at 1200MHz , 24 texture mapping units and 20 raster operation units will remain in the place, thus, only an insignificant drop in performance should be expected. The boards are projected to be unveiled in mid-February, 2007.

Pricing of the GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB is expected to be in $299 - $349 price-range, according to a report from VR-Zone web-site, here Nvidia currently sells its GeForce 7900 GTX and GeForce 7950 GT graphics boards, while ATI/AMD is offering Radeon X1950 XT 256MB and similar products. Introduction of a relatively affordable DirectX 10-compatible graphics product will indisputably mean lower sales for ATI, nevertheless, it will lower demand towards Nvidia’s DirectX 9-compliant offerings too, which may leave the company and its partners with a bunch of outdated graphics, which will have to be sold at lower price-points.

Nvidia has a long tradition of offering three or more graphics cards based on the flagship GPU: it offered three versions of Riva TNT2, three flavours of graphics cards based on the GeForce 2, 3 and 4 Titanium graphics chips as well as four or more graphics cards incarnations based on the GeForce 6800-series and GeForce 7900-series graphics processing units.

Officials for Nvidia did not comment on the news-story.

Currently Nvidia’s add-in-card partners sell GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB (575MHz clock-speed, 128 stream processors at 1350MHz , 32 texture mapping units, 24 raster operation units, 384-bit memory bus) and GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB (500MHz clock-speed, 96 stream processors at 1200MHz , 24 texture mapping units, 20 raster operation units, 320-bit memory bus) graphics cards at $599 and $449 recommended price-points respectively.

Source: X-bits Lab

[Arsenal_Gunners]

If it is true,that is really affordable.thanks for the news.

cool, i m rather waiting for Geforce 8600 series, they are usually smaller & cooler then flagship cards

[Pathik]

chalo my dream of owning a 8800 may finally come true... Dx10 so cheap !!

[pra_2006]

wow man thats really great news i will buy 8800GTS when its coming in India ? cant wait

[soham]

Hey this card was launched together with the 8800GTX . It costs around 24k in India.

[Third Eye]

it will be really affordable...

[paul_007]

Damn...this graphic card market ...i am fedup now


i just purchased xfx 7600 gt 256 mb for 10300 RS(including VAT) two weeks back and now wat i hear is 'this'

[s18000rpm]

Update

Nvidia Readies DX10 Budget Cards - Priced from $79

GeForce 8600 and GeForce 8300 are the two series of graphics cards which will fill the void beneath NVIDIA's already launched 8800 series. Based on the G84 core 8600 Ultra and GT will have 64 and 48 shader processors respectively with cores running at 500MHz and 350MHz. With a 256-bit memory bus and memory speeds at 1400MHz and 1200MHz the cards will replace the 7600 series of today. The launch date for these cards is about the same as for when ATI will launch R600, that is, around CeBIT at the start of March.

Except from the 8600 series Bear Eyes has also published specifications for 8300 GT and 8300 GS (via VR-Zone). These cards will replace the 7300 series of today and is based on the G86, an 80nm core. The number of shader processors has been halved to 32 and 24 respectively, while both cores will work at 500MHz. The GT model will have slightly faster memories though, 1200MHz vs. 1000MHz. With a 128-bit bus and up to 256MB the performance will most likely be reflected by the price.

8800GTX===$599

8800GTS===$399

8800GTS===$299

8600 Ul.=== $179

8600 GT===$129

8300 GT===<$99

8300 GS===<$79

more + Technical info go here-> nordic hardware

i'll be going for 8600GT or 8300GT.

[Arsenal_Gunners]

wow i can buy one of them now.Thanks.

[soham]

These are gonna cost a hell lot more in india. 8600GT seems a preety good deal.

[Harvik780]

Yes the prices will almost double due to taxing issues

[sabret00the]

Guys I think these cards are priced as per the USA.They will cost 2 to 3 times more when they come to India as our begger Govt. has to extract customs and octroi.So dont be so happy as the real figures will be something close to multiplied by 2 to 3 and add the middleman's commission as well(I mean dealers).Anyways the prices are certainly competitive and the 7000 series will be completely washed out.The 7000 series will be available at throwaway prices...........

[Harvik780]

But good news for those nvidia fans it will be intresting to see the fight between nvidia and ati for the performance.I have an nvidia 6600 series card but i have seen in almost all performance comparision ati win except for in digit

better buy in usa.........

[Harvik780]

no better buy in India as the journey cost counts.

[navjotjsingh]

Let's wait for what happens. The prices in USA seems very much affordable! But Indian govt will try to play spoilsport! We can only wait now.

[abhipal]

Can't wait for those cards

[keith_j_snyder2]

Yeah prices are high & will be but not that much.There will be a difference but for almost $100 but on $500 product.But prices will fall.U know there is a slight difference between US & INDIAN prices with C2D.But hey ATi will also have their weapons in warfront & yes ATi have costlier grahics card in INDIA but not the same problem is with nVidia.

AND HELL YEAHHHHH.....WHEN THESE BABIES WILL HIT THE SHELVES?Can't wait to wash my hands on one of these!!!!!!!

[Arsenal_Gunners]

Originally Posted by keith_j_snyder2

Can't wait to wash my hands on one of these!!!!!!!

thats a new one

[s18000rpm]

dont wash ur hands on them dude, if you dont like the gfx. card, then gift it to me

[keith_j_snyder2]

Originally Posted by s18000rpm

dont wash ur hands on them dude, if you dont like the gfx. card, then gift it to me

Yeah for sure dude....But in exchange u can give me ur $250,000 BMW M3 GTR (NOS equipped)!!!I think thats worthy enough for u!!!

[s18000rpm]

Whaaat???
i cant gift you my BMW M3 GTR coz i love it a lot
instead of BMW, take my Ferrari F430 & Hummer

[s18000rpm]

New low-end GeForce 8500GT will have 128-bit controller

NVIDIA MUCKED UP with its 7300 series. Creating a GPU with a 64-bit memory controller only meant performance was constrained compared to the AMD's Radeon X1300 offering. Even though Nvidia currently owns high-end segment with the excellent GeForce 8800 series, the low-end segment makes most revenue for all companies and here is where this current line-up faltered.

On April 17th, things will change. Nvidia is set to introduce 8500GT, which will feature a chip with a full 128-bit memory controller, supporting either 256 or 512MB of DDR2 SDRAM memory. The GPU will be clocked 450 to 500MHz, depending on cooler and MSRP, while memory clocks will be set at 800MHz - you can expect faster versions as well.

The chip only supports one Dual-Link DVI, so forget about running two 30-inch monitors but big issue is absence of mandatory HDCP. This may be a cause for cheer, because you can actually pick a card without HDCP, which leaves doors open for the creation of software emulators. We will see what nV planned with this one...

AMD will follow with an event in Tunisia from 22nd to 25th of April, and we will be able to what Chimpzilla does with its RV610 design, .

Expect ton of hardware reviews and comparisons from April 17th onwards.

Nvidia learns from mistakes of G7x generation

Source

[abhijit_reddevil]

Originally Posted by sabret00the

Guys I think these cards are priced as per the USA.They will cost 2 to 3 times more when they come to India as our begger Govt. has to extract customs and octroi.So dont be so happy as the real figures will be something close to multiplied by 2 to 3 and add the middleman's commission as well(I mean dealers).Anyways the prices are certainly competitive and the 7000 series will be completely washed out.The 7000 series will be available at throwaway prices...........

Wow!!! Finally I can buy a 8600GT/Ultra or if it is still not affordable, you are telling that 7000 series will be available at throwaway prices. Let's hope then I can get a 7800GTX/7950GT at throwaway prices.

[sabret00the]

^^^do some googling and u will find that as per rumours spreading in the tech world Nvidia is all set to launch its entire 8000 series including 8600 GT and GTS cards which are gonna replace the 7600 GT and 7900 GS cards respectively.....however no idea as of on an Indian launch.
But one thing is certain that the 8800 range is also going to witness marginal price cuts next month....
In about 3 months time 7xxx cards will be as per assumptions dirt cheap...:-P

[keith_j_snyder2]

Well i hope this should be true....then i m gonna scratch that 8800 GTS 640MB version dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Whopeeeeee!!!!!