Compared to the many overclocked versions out in the market, Gigabyte's GeForce 8800 GT is about as generic and nondescript as it comes, with the reference cooler and standard clocks (that is 600MHz core and 1800MHz DDR for the memory). There is not even a custom decal to set it apart, besides a modest Gigabyte sticker on the fan. However, Gigabyte did include a decent RPG, Neverwinter Nights 2 to sweeten the deal and with one of the lowest recommended retail prices locally for a GeForce 8800 GT at S$409, we bet it won't be gathering dust on retail shelves in spite of its ordinariness.
Here's what you get in the package:-
- Driver CD
- Quick installation guide
- DVI-to-VGA adaptor
- 6-pin Molex power connector
- 7-pin mini-DIN to Component/S-Video dongle
- Neverwinter Nights 2
Inno3D GeForce 8800 GT OC Edition
Inno3D has been jazzing up its graphics cards in recent times, with third party coolers and overclocked versions. This OC edition of the GeForce 8800 GT unfortunately only features the standard cooler but then again so did the majority of the GeForce 8800 GT cards in our roundup today. Inno3D did however overclock this card to a respectable 650MHz for the core and 1900MHz DDR for the memory. It's not among the fastest we have seen but a decent start for those wary of overclocking the card on their own. The bundle also has a good selection of cables and accessories but besides the drivers, there are no additional software or games found. Obviously there's a premium to pay for the overclock and according to its local rep, the retail price should be around S$449. For those who don't mind the standard edition, it can be obtained for a very decent street price of S$405.
Here's what you get in the package:-
- Driver CD
- Quick installation guide
- 6-pin Molex power connector
- S-Video to Composite cable
- 7-pin mini-DIN to Component dongle
- S-Video to Component cable
- S-Video extension cable
Leadtek WinFast PX8800 GT Extreme
Yet another overclocked version with the standard cooler, Leadtek's Extreme version comes with a core of 680MHz and a memory clock of 2000MHz. This makes it one of the faster cards here in our comparison and should bode well for its benchmark performance. Like Gigabyte, Leadtek has included Neverwinter Nights 2 in its bundle but it tops the Gigabyte with additional software, including PowerDVD 7.0. Generally, it seems like an above average offering and its attractiveness is further bolstered by a rather competitive price tag of S$449.
Here's what you'll get in the Leadtek package:-
- Driver CD
- Neverwinter Nights 2
- Bonus software pack (PowerDVD 7, Orb, Adobe Reader)
- Quick installation guide
- DVI-to-VGA adaptor
- 6-pin Molex power connector
- 7-pin mini-DIN to Component/S-Video dongle
Manli GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
A mostly unfamiliar brand to most consumers here, Manli Technology has only recently become an NVIDIA channel partner last year and one of the fruits of this new status obviously is this GeForce 8800 GT card. Standard clocks and the default cooler make this card a dead ringer for the NVIDIA reference board and Manli has added little in its bundle to suggest otherwise. Since it's probably difficult to find it locally, we are unable to get an estimated retail price but given what we have seen, it should follow NVIDIA's recommended price or perhaps even less. Anything more and it would have a tough time competing with the bigger names in the market.
MSI NX8800GT-T2D512E-OC
Decorated with tags and stickers, the packaging of this MSI card is one of the most colorful you can find on retail shelves here. The most important sticker to consumers is probably the one proclaiming its overclocked status, though the margin of the overclock is not as spectacular as ASUS' or even Leadtek's. The core is clocked at a modest 660MHz while the memory is at 1900MHz, enough to get a couple more frames for most games but not as impressive as some of its competitors. MSI has balanced this with a decent package, which however, lacked a must-have title like its previous offerings of Company of Heroes and that could be seen as a blemish by bargain hunters. There's nothing wrong with its price though and at S$429, it should be one of the more affordable overclocked versions now.
MSI's bundle list:- - 2x DVI-to-VGA converter
- 7-pin mini-DIN to S-Video/Component dongle
- S-Video extension cable
- 6-pin Molex power connector
- Colin Mcrae's Dirt (full game)
- MSI Multimedia Beyond 3D (Drivers & Utilities)
- Lord of the Rings Online - 14 day Trial version
Palit GeForce 8800 GT Sonic
The only vendor in our roundup today to feature a custom cooler and even a redesigned PCB with better power delivery components, the Palit GeForce 8800 GT Sonic lives up to its tradition with a two-slot cooling solution that matches the NVIDIA reference cooler in terms of quietness and then more than equals it with lower operating temperatures. The catch as usual is whether you mind giving up an expansion slot to make way for the larger cooler.
The Palit is also overclocked, though not to the extent of most of its competitors, with only 650MHz for the core and 2000MHz for the memory. That should give it the edge over the standard versions and consumers are of course welcome to try their luck at overclocking it further and stressing that blue, orb shaped cooler. As for the bundle, Palit has never been too lavish in this department but we did find a game for the fanboys here in the lovely form of Lara Croft in the latest Tomb Raider adventure. Best of all, an extremely competitive price of S$406 makes this an irresistible offer.
Palit's list of accessories:-
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