The nearer announcement Of geForce 8800 Ultra, raised the question : Will the 8800 ultra worth those $999? According to the card characteristics we assume that from GeForce 8800 GTX it differ only in terms of higher frequencies and cooling unit . However, the GeForce 8800 GTX in American stores, cost only $529.
Associate reported yesterday that the final frequency characteristics Of geForce 8800 Ultra can disappoint many . Instead of planned 650/2160 MHz frequency can be fixed at level 612/2160 MHz, whereas standard GeForce 8800 GTX works at frequencies 575/1800 MHz. The Majority of video card are capable to overclock to frequencies 612/2160 MHz, perhaps for memory will be required a volt mod. Associates assert that some NVIDIA partners already developed the volt mod diagram , which after increase in memory voltage by 0.1 v will allow to raise the memory frequency as minimum to 2130 MHz on the majority of video card geForce 8800 GTX.
But what will be NVIDIA reaction is partner plan to do a volt mod? As assert associate , Nvidia completely disallow similar usage. I
NVIDIA Partners will obtain video card geForce of 8800 Ultra only after 2 May - this in order to assure the safety of information . Moreover, the circle of GeForce 8800 Ultra partners allowed for sale is severely limited.
Finally, appeared additional news about the announcement periods Of radeon HD 2900 XT. According to our sources among producers : The announcement of Radeon HD 2900 XT will be on 14 May. Video card radeon HD 2600 and Radeon HD 2400, will appear only at the end of June or to the beginning of July.