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XFX GeForce 6800 GT 256 MB
The Bundle
While the card itself is based on the NVIDIA reference board and doesn't have any additional features or changes to deviate it from the pack, XFX does do a pretty good job with the product bundle. Hardware-wise, XFX sticks to the basics and includes a DVI to VGA adaptor and a RCA extension cable. There are also two booklets included: a user's manual and a multi-language quick install guide, both of which do a good job of explaining what to do. However, it is the included software that sets the XFX bundle apart from the crowd.  Included with XFX's GeForce 6800 GT are the full versions of MotoGP 2, X2: The Threat, and Commandos 3. While none of the included games were instant hits or ground-breaking by any means, they did get fairly positive reviews and should provide some fun and entertainment. The focus of the games are varied enough that at least one, if not all, are likely to hold your attention. The only other software included is an installation CD with Forceware 61.21 drivers.   XFX is also now bundling Doom 3 with their 6800 GT cards, but only when you buy through NewEgg.com. Here's the link to XFX's Doom 3 promo: http://www.xfxforce.com/doom3promo.php.
Page 1: Introduction
Page 2: The Card Page 3: The Bundle Page 4: Test Setup Page 5: Benchmarks: Doom 3 Page 6: Benchmarks: Half-Life 2 Page 7: Benchmarks: Far Cry Page 8: Benchmarks: Need for Speed Underground Page 9: Benchmarks: Splinter Cell Page 10: Benchmarks: Call of Duty Page 11: Image Quality Page 12: Overclocking Page 13: Conclusion 
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8 User Comments 1 - Posted by
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on September 15, 2004 - 1:48 pm It'd be nice if you could include the temperature readings after the overclocking.
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on September 16, 2004 - 4:00 pm how about Con: poor AA & AF performance? Or takes up 2 slots, suckin up the nearest PCI slot cuz of the mondo huge fan. Gee, the reason why the Ultra is getting creamed is the need for 2 distinct molex power connectors. Can't wait for PCIexpress. 3 - Posted by
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on October 25, 2004 - 5:17 pm Just bought this card, it is awesome. Runs doom 3 on ultra-high res and had 113.00 fps on the half life 2 stress test. This isn't even overclocked yet!! I highly recommend this card
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on December 7, 2004 - 9:38 pm hi, just thought i wud leave a comment saying how wicked this card is, i got it on Nov. 25th and i havent had one day of bad gaming.... realistic, quality gfx and you cant go wrong if you have 300 pounds... multi-display too?! mmmm
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on December 25, 2004 - 9:24 am I'm gonna buy him directly (I need a new PC)
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on August 31, 2005 - 5:44 pm I find this card in the Dual DVI version (still AGP) in one of my favorite online stores, thinking of buying it. A tad dissapointed that it didn't overclock stable to full 6800 Ultra specs. So I'm thinking of Gainward GeForce 6800Ultra or XFX GeForce 6800Ultra instead. They cost more but not much more then more expensive 6800GT by other brands. On the other hand, watercooling might get better OC and I want to get watercooling to keep noise levels down anyways. Also, is it really worth 100-150$ extra to buy a Ultra instead of a GT to get full Ultra specs (or beyond) when a GT, especially clocked near Ultra speeds, performs almoust as good. A decent graphics card and soundcard, and ofcourse the low noise watercooling, is all I miss in my comp. Currently using integrated sound and GeForce 4 MX440. Thats on a P4 Northwood "C" 3.2GHz with 2048MB primary memory. /GW 7 - Posted by
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on September 18, 2005 - 5:12 pm This review was helpful. I am buying one now off of newegg.com for $290. I like that you can put it in SLI and its PCI-E. I do have a question if the DVI hookups would support 1920x1200 for my Dell 24" widescreen. My analog VGA hookup on my GeForce Fx5600 supports it, but not the DVI on it, so i was wondering if the DVI on this supports it. I dont know if 2048x1536@85Hz pertains to the DVI hookups.
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on September 19, 2005 - 6:20 pm lol nice try, i think ill be keeping this monitor:)But thanks i just didnt know if it was a DVI thing or just my current graphics card.
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