XFX PVT98WYDBF GeForce 9800 GTX+ Black Edition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Has some flaws

Reviewed By: brax_1 on 4/14/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Graphics are great. Good price.

Cons: I bought this card to use my HDTV as a monitor since my old monitor died on me. It uses a DVI to HDMI adapter or a Component cable. When the graphic drivers are loaded I get awesome graphics but no sound. When I disable the driver I get poor performance but good sound. I'm going to try using a component cable. It is annoying though since my older grapics card did not have this problem. I heard that ATI based cards don't have this problem because the driver software is better (I don't know why it's better). Anyway, that is the problem I'm having. So if you use your HDTV as a monitor then be careful, you might want to go with an ATi.

Other Thoughts: I'll update this if the component cables solve this problem.

Manufacturer Response:We are sorry to hear that you are having trouble getting your card set up. Please feel free to contact our support team at xfxforce.com or by phone at 800-880-3225 so that we can assist you in fixing your issue. Thank you.

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Smokin'

Reviewed By: flammjr on 4/13/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Amazing card, upgraded from a XFX 9600 GT XXX Edition. Past every test I've put it to, and that included all filters on. VERY overclockable I've it running at 850 core clock and memory and shadder clock wide open.

Cons: None really other than its a big card people, its 11 inches long so make sure you have room in your case. The rebate still hasn't come in yet and its been 2 months so hopefully it will come soon. (runs a little hot when overclocking)

Other Thoughts: It seems no matter what I throw at it to play, it's still hungry for more.

Paired it with:

Phenom X4920
4 GB Hyper X 8500 memory
Gigabyte MA770-UD3

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Reviewed By: Stickrpg23 on 4/13/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Great card
SLI was fun

Cons: runs hot just used riva tuner to bump up the fan speeds during games or video editing

Other Thoughts: big card power hungry all in a good way

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