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NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL

Well my on-line order still shows on or before October 15th for my ship date of the nVidia 6800 card. Let's hope it ships!!!


Original G5 2.0
ATI 9600 Pro
Western Digital 74G Drives (2) RAID 0 Configuration
4G Memory
M-Audio Delta DiO 24/96 Audio Card
LaCie Big Disk Extreme 500G
Apple 20" Aluminum Cinema Display
Bose Companion 3 Speakers
iPod 40G 3G
Apple Bluetooth Keyboard
Apple iSight
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 2.0
 
Don't know what the deal is but according to the scores over at xbench my 6800 is getting it's ass handed to it by the ATi cards. It's funny that I thought the nVidia was supposed to be a more powerful card hence the $600 price tag.
 
Did you upload your test? What is the name of your system. I would like to look at your resuls. Sounds like a driver issue. I have the 6800 on a PC and my son has the 9800xt...the 6800 is much faster.
 
CeeGee said:
I didn't upload my results. If I remember I will rerun XBench and upload them tonight.
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FYI: It is widely known that xBench SUCKS for determining video card performance. Go to barefeats.com and search around for better tests, using halo or Unreal Tournament. Good Luck~
 
keysersoze said:
FYI: It is widely known that xBench SUCKS for determining video card performance. Go to barefeats.com and search around for better tests, using halo or Unreal Tournament. Good Luck~
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Here's some stats on the 6800 vs. other cards, new from Barefeats today:

http://www.barefeats.com/gef6800.html

The software test program is Santaduck... just go to santaduck.com/

No, I'm not kidding 🙂
 
Anyone care to try the Cinebench test? http://www.cinebench.com
There is already one test with a preproduction model on http://www.3dfluff.com/mash/cbtop.php
Although the 6800 may have all this power onboard, when the drivers and Apples OGL-implementation are not fully optimised there is not much use of working with this expensive card in f.e. Cinema 4D. I bet it really shines with Motion and also for games the situation might be quite different. And hey 10.3.6 is around the corner...
 
Interesting that flyby,Dual 2.5 G5 gets 208. My AMD 3500+ gets 205 in the flyby with a 6800GT in case anyone may be interested for comparison purposes.
 
Dont Hurt Me said:
Interesting that flyby,Dual 2.5 G5 gets 208. My AMD 3500+ gets 205 in the flyby with a 6800GT in case anyone may be interested for comparison purposes.
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how you do a flyby test?
 
This may not be a valid comparison but the 6800 on my PC running cinebench and the 9600 on the G5. I would expect to get the same kind of results when I get my 6800 for the G5.

Processor : Apple PowerMac G5
MHz : 2000
Number of CPUs : 2
Operating System : OS X 10.3.5
Graphics Card : ATI 9600 Pro
Resolution : 1680 x 1050
Color Depth : Millions
Rendering (Single CPU): 287 CB-CPU
Rendering (Multiple CPU): 500 CB-CPU
Multiprocessor Speedup: 1.74
Shading (CINEMA 4D) : 276 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Software Lighting) : 776 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Hardware Lighting) : 1443 CB-GFX
OpenGL Speedup: 5.23

Processor : ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe
MHz : Intel 478 Socket 3400
Number of CPUs : 2
Operating System : Windows XP SP2
Graphics Card : nVidia GeForce 6800 Ultra
Resolution : 1280 x 1024
Color Depth : 32 Bit
Rendering (Single CPU): 341 CB-CPU
Rendering (Multiple CPU): 403 CB-CPU
Multiprocessor Speedup: 1.18
Shading (CINEMA 4D) : 348 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Software Lighting) : 1533 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Hardware Lighting) : 3614 CB-GFX
OpenGL Speedup: 10.38
 
dmglover said:
This may not be a valid comparison but the 6800 on my PC running cinebench and the 9600 on the G5. I would expect to get the same kind of results when I get my 6800 for the G5.

Processor : Apple PowerMac G5
MHz : 2000
Number of CPUs : 2
Operating System : OS X 10.3.5
Graphics Card : ATI 9600 Pro
Resolution : 1680 x 1050
Color Depth : Millions
Rendering (Single CPU): 287 CB-CPU
Rendering (Multiple CPU): 500 CB-CPU
Multiprocessor Speedup: 1.74
Shading (CINEMA 4D) : 276 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Software Lighting) : 776 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Hardware Lighting) : 1443 CB-GFX
OpenGL Speedup: 5.23

Processor : ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe
MHz : Intel 478 Socket 3400
Number of CPUs : 2
Operating System : Windows XP SP2
Graphics Card : nVidia GeForce 6800 Ultra
Resolution : 1280 x 1024
Color Depth : 32 Bit
Rendering (Single CPU): 341 CB-CPU
Rendering (Multiple CPU): 403 CB-CPU
Multiprocessor Speedup: 1.18
Shading (CINEMA 4D) : 348 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Software Lighting) : 1533 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Hardware Lighting) : 3614 CB-GFX
OpenGL Speedup: 10.38
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I wouldn't count on the same OGL values as you get on the PC. See on http://www.3dfluff.com/mash/cbtop.php for what you can expect.
Unfortunatly OGL is at the moment better implemented on PC then on MAC. The rendertimes in Cinebench are not influenced by the graphics card, so only take note of the OpenGL scores.
 
Corrupted said:
how you do a flyby test?
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my system came with a bunch of benches they ran on it before it was shipped and that was one but it drops big time in the botmatch. they did some games i never heard of.
you can turn on frames with the tilde key. I dont remember the exact command.
 
I just got confirmation that my 6800 will be here on the 19th. You would think they would have overnighted the card since I have waited so long.
I will let you know how it performs.
 
dmglover said:
I just got confirmation that my 6800 will be here on the 19th. You would think they would have overnighted the card since I have waited so long.
I will let you know how it performs.
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Ya that is weird. I guess the gentleman who handled my order hooked me up since I got an email saying it was sent out on the 13th and will be here the 14th! TODAY! Wont be able to enjoy it til the late evening tho since I will be seeing Bob Dylan tonite! Then home for some quality gaming...good thing my midterms are done! Happily awaiting my $405 video card that should have come with the original order....oh well...long story short...Im happy and Apple took care of me. Cant be happier...well maybe with a Mac version of Quake 3! 😀
 
card arrived today

... in Tokyo, Japan. Very pleased. Forgot to update the SW before installing the card - but after this is done - runs very smooth. Now about to test ! Greetings, Michael 😀
 
Question for DMG...Original ship date?

Hi DMG -

What was your original ship date for the card?

Was it a part of the free 9600 and postponed 6800 offer? I'm scheduled on the 15th but I'm only slightly optimistic at this point.

THanks in advance

Irie

dmglover said:
I just got confirmation that my 6800 will be here on the 19th. You would think they would have overnighted the card since I have waited so long.
I will let you know how it performs.
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I ordered it the 1st of July! I am still aggrevated Apple did not overnight. Of course, I won't care on the 19th when it arrives.
 
Mine didnt get here yesterday but the Tracking # says its on the FedEx truck now! 😀 YAY! 😀 Should have it installed by the end of the night! 😀
 
Software Update?

What Software did you need to update? Normal SW Update stuff? Just curious.... mine arrived today and I have yet to open the box - kinda unsure what to expect inside....

Thanks!

IJ

Xircom said:
... in Tokyo, Japan. Very pleased. Forgot to update the SW before installing the card - but after this is done - runs very smooth. Now about to test ! Greetings, Michael 😀
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w o o t a g e

this thing is sick, and hahaha i installed it first without installing the software from the cd... so i had to swap it again with the 9600XT, install the stuff, and put the 6800 back in

haha... i can see a difference, and there are none of those "ripple" effects while scrolling things XD
 

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Well I got it installed finally! Only dropped two screws! Man did anyone notice that when u drop a screw it goes down to the bottom to be lost in nowhere land! I tried for 30 minutes to get them out with magnetic screwdrivers, toothpicks, pencaps, and without ripping apart the whole system...they can just stay there!

As for the card it is sweet...and HUGE! I also installed a cold cathode kit with two 12" tubes. Only problem is the wiring to the tubes had to slide in between the cooling cover which makes the side cover a little snug but no worries. I tried to slide them down past the opening for the DVD drive but it was too tight of a fit. I also noticed that the wiring for the switches would not reach to the pci slot area so I slid all the inverters on top of the DVD drive and carefully attached the mini switches near the DVD drive. I leave them on now and if I need to turn em off I can quickly pop the cover and hit the switches. Gona see how it works for a while! Anyways, back to the card, havent run any tests on it yet but I couldnt believe how long it was compared the stock ATI card...and make sure to slide it into Guide 1. I tell ya I was having bad luck as I slid it in the first time because it went in crooked and into slot 2 somehow! Oh well....now all I need is Doom III to test her out for real...obviously UT 04 plays beautifully but dont notice too many differences between that and the stock ATI card...have to get some rest so I will test it out over the weekend!

Just be careful with those darn screws...I had extra ones laying around but it seems as if they designed them to be screwed in by a right hander and Im a left hander so I had to carefully go at angle...probably why I dropped the first two! OK...hope that helps at least one person out there! 😀
 
screw that 🙂

I turned my machine upside down - screw fell right out! Got to love those four handles...

🙂

PS - sold my 9600XT for $85 (but it now) on eBay - sold in like two minutes - just an FYI in case you all want to try and make more. I felt I got it for free so I wanted to "pay it forward" with a great deal to another person.

But wow 2 minutes... how awesome is that!

Iriejedi



bigdz68 said:
Well I got it installed finally! Only dropped two screws! Man did anyone notice that when u drop a screw it goes down to the bottom to be lost in nowhere land! I tried for 30 minutes to get them out with magnetic screwdrivers, toothpicks, pencaps, and without ripping apart the whole system...they can just stay there!

As for the card it is sweet...and HUGE! I also installed a cold cathode kit with two 12" tubes. Only problem is the wiring to the tubes had to slide in between the cooling cover which makes the side cover a little snug but no worries. I tried to slide them down past the opening for the DVD drive but it was too tight of a fit. I also noticed that the wiring for the switches would not reach to the pci slot area so I slid all the inverters on top of the DVD drive and carefully attached the mini switches near the DVD drive. I leave them on now and if I need to turn em off I can quickly pop the cover and hit the switches. Gona see how it works for a while! Anyways, back to the card, havent run any tests on it yet but I couldnt believe how long it was compared the stock ATI card...and make sure to slide it into Guide 1. I tell ya I was having bad luck as I slid it in the first time because it went in crooked and into slot 2 somehow! Oh well....now all I need is Doom III to test her out for real...obviously UT 04 plays beautifully but dont notice too many differences between that and the stock ATI card...have to get some rest so I will test it out over the weekend!

Just be careful with those darn screws...I had extra ones laying around but it seems as if they designed them to be screwed in by a right hander and Im a left hander so I had to carefully go at angle...probably why I dropped the first two! OK...hope that helps at least one person out there! 😀
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before - after on G5 cinnebench beta

Not be too bummbed out - but am I supposed to see different numbers here?
they look quite close.... but I really have no idea what them mean - and regardless the card is huge so it must be MUCH more powerful!

CINEBENCH 2003 v1
****************************************************

Tester : Iriejedi

Processor : New G5 dp2.5
MHz : 2X2.5
Number of CPUs : 2
Operating System : 10.3.5

Graphics Card : 9600XT
Resolution : 1920X1200
Color Depth : millions

****************************************************

Rendering (Single CPU): 352 CB-CPU
Rendering (Multiple CPU): 620 CB-CPU

Multiprocessor Speedup: 1.76

Shading (CINEMA 4D) : 340 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Software Lighting) : 947 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Hardware Lighting) : 1655 CB-GFX

OpenGL Speedup: 4.87

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CINEBENCH 2003 v1
****************************************************

Tester : Iriejedi

Processor : G5 2.5dp
MHz : 2500 X 2
Number of CPUs : 2
Operating System : 10.3.5

Graphics Card : Nvidea 6800 Ultra DDL
Resolution : 1920 X 1200
Color Depth : millions

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Rendering (Single CPU): 343 CB-CPU
Rendering (Multiple CPU): 573 CB-CPU

Multiprocessor Speedup: 1.67

Shading (CINEMA 4D) : 334 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Software Lighting) : 944 CB-GFX
Shading (OpenGL Hardware Lighting) : 1564 CB-GFX

OpenGL Speedup: 4.68

****************************************************


recursivejon said:
Woot!!!!!! the 6800 Ultra SHIPPED!!!!!!

its about time! 😎
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😛
 
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