My MP 8800 is here!! Pics

[Roy]

The GeForce 8800 GTX I'm using under Vista 64 has a constant fan at low frequency so it's not obtrusive to me. I measured 50 dB at 12 inches from the back of the Mac Pro.

When I remove it and install the Radeon HD 2600 XT, the level drops to 40 dB.

So the Geforce 8800 GT is outputting more than 3 times the noise the Radeon HD 2600 XT does.

Granted, it is also at least 3 times better performing.

2 different cards aren't they:

GeForce 8800 GTX
Geforce 8800 GT

 

[Ploki]

10 dB is a big difference, it's been measured and it's suppose to be double as loud, in psychoacoustic terms

 

[network23]

Maybe an odd question, but what can you tell me about the desk I see in the last photo? I'm working on a computer area in my house and am having a devil of a time finding good desk/workspace tables to hold 2 or 3 computers along a wall.

 

[rontheancient]

Maybe an odd question, but what can you tell me about the desk I see in the last photo? I'm working on a computer area in my house and am having a devil of a time finding good desk/workspace tables to hold 2 or 3 computers along a wall.

Not odd at all. I had the Mac Pro shipped to my workplace because I could use the resources of a IT office to help setup the Mac. Those desks are extremely sturdy but pricey I think. I believe the manufacturer is StorCase.

 

[DWS]

So the Geforce 8800 GT is outputting more than 3 times the noise the Radeon HD 2600 XT does.

Granted, it is also at least 3 times better performing.

That was the GTX he was testing not the GT.
The GT is built with the new 65nm process, so should run cooler and quieter.

 

[ildondeigiocchi]

Thank you...


I also just ran FS2004. PMDG 747-400, FSCloud9 LAX, with all settings literally at the max.

Exterior and Tower View: 50-60FPS
Virtual Cockpit: 20-30FPS

Did you run it on XP with the 8800. Did you get any screen glitches?:

 

[azenis]

Thats kinda strange. I'm not sure if the cooler on the 7950GT was the same as the 7900 but I cant even hear mine. I've got a pretty basic Foxconn model. Does your cooler on your 7900 look similar to this or is the fan smaller?

http://resources.vr-zone.com/floppyimage/fc975/20.jpg

nah its different

http://www.tomshardware.se/grafikkort/20060718/images/xfx-7900gt-angle.jpg

thats it

 

[legends74]

Lets see if I can answer everyones questions:

Mark Fletcher: I do have a Rev A Mac Pro handy, but none of them have the X1900, so I dont think they come wired with the extra power cable.

Would it be possible for you test the 8800GT on the Rev A Mac Pro using the 2008 model's PCI-Express power cable?

I know they say the new 8800GT won't work as is in the Rev A's but it would just put to rest any doubt.

 

[mikekim75]

You Tube it!!

I want to see it run a game like quake 4 Ultra high settings