The Holiday Stop Gap: GeForce 6800 GS
by Derek Wilson on November 7, 2005 9:00 AM EST- Posted in
- GPUs
Introduction
It's about that time again. It's been a few months since NVIDIA introduced something exciting and ATI has been launching (and paper launching) parts left and right. From the GT and GTO (which have been on shelves for a while) to the many X1000 series parts (many of which haven't shown up yet) ATI has not been quiet. And today NVIDIA brings the fight back to their door with another product launch that's available on the day it's announced.
At the same time, this is no X1800 XT killer: NVIDIA is launching its GeForce 6800 GS today.
What we did focus on here is how the new 6800 GS compares to the current NVIDIA lineup. Coming in at a low cost with very good performance, this new 12 pipe part packs quite a punch when it comes to value. Unfortunately, while the part is available right now, it doesn't seem to be supported by that many manufacturers. We also aren't certain how long the 6800 GS will last either. This has all the makings of a holiday gift from NVIDIA that won't last very long.
Is NVIDIA actually offering this new part out of the goodness of its heart? Or does the 6800 GS only get to exist long enough to hedge sales of ATI parts during the holiday season? In the end it really doesn't matter that much: the 6800 GS is a good part no matter how long it sticks around.
It's about that time again. It's been a few months since NVIDIA introduced something exciting and ATI has been launching (and paper launching) parts left and right. From the GT and GTO (which have been on shelves for a while) to the many X1000 series parts (many of which haven't shown up yet) ATI has not been quiet. And today NVIDIA brings the fight back to their door with another product launch that's available on the day it's announced.
At the same time, this is no X1800 XT killer: NVIDIA is launching its GeForce 6800 GS today.
What we did focus on here is how the new 6800 GS compares to the current NVIDIA lineup. Coming in at a low cost with very good performance, this new 12 pipe part packs quite a punch when it comes to value. Unfortunately, while the part is available right now, it doesn't seem to be supported by that many manufacturers. We also aren't certain how long the 6800 GS will last either. This has all the makings of a holiday gift from NVIDIA that won't last very long.
Is NVIDIA actually offering this new part out of the goodness of its heart? Or does the 6800 GS only get to exist long enough to hedge sales of ATI parts during the holiday season? In the end it really doesn't matter that much: the 6800 GS is a good part no matter how long it sticks around.
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bob661 - Monday, November 7, 2005 - link
Where can you get one of these? I have someone that would be interested.DerekWilson - Monday, November 7, 2005 - link
i linked it on the first page of the article ...http://labs.anandtech.com/search.php?q=6800gs">http://labs.anandtech.com/search.php?q=6800gs
flynnsk - Monday, November 7, 2005 - link
WOW ... another PAPER LAUNCH....According to AT the 6800GS is available today.. yet searching several Etailers and Manufacturer sites show either nothing at all or at most "backordered".
Newegg - Nothing
Zipzoomfly - Natta
Pricewatch - Zip
Amazon - "unable to find exact matches for your search for 6800GS"
PNY- "BACKORDEREDSHIPPING SOON!"
Chaintech - (none) http://www.chaintechusa.com/tw/eng/product_list.as...">http://www.chaintechusa.com/tw/eng/product_list.as...
Albatron -(none) http://www.albatron.com.tw/english/it/vga/pro_list...">http://www.albatron.com.tw/english/it/vga/pro_list...
eVGA.com (none) http://evga.com/products/prodlist.asp?family=GeFor...">http://evga.com/products/prodlist.asp?family=GeFor...
Innovision - http://www.ivmm.com/where/where_america.htm">http://www.ivmm.com/where/where_america.htm (None available)
Leadtek - http://www.leadtek.com/graphic.html">http://www.leadtek.com/graphic.html (none)
MSI - http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_list.asp?clas...">http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_list.asp?clas... (NONE)
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Anandtech: "And today NVIDIA brings the fight back to their door with another product launch that's available on the day it's announced."
ie. It's ok if Nvidia paper launches products, we'll just overlook that for now..
route66 - Monday, November 7, 2005 - link
You suck at trolling.Jedi2155 - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - link
Agreed.bob661 - Monday, November 7, 2005 - link
If you actually read the article you'll notice that Derek mentioned that EVGA will be the only manufacturer of this card AND it will only last a few months. ALSO, Monarch Computers has it in stock for $229.Pythias - Monday, November 7, 2005 - link
How's that crow taste? :) $209@newegg.flynnsk - Monday, November 7, 2005 - link
Look closer at Monarch and you will see the 6800GS is NOT in stock, its available through special order only atm.. as far as evga being the only manufacturer.. LOL not according to nVidia(Nvidia product release):[quote]NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS-based graphics cards are available for immediate purchase at approximately $249 USD from many of the world’s leading add-in card makers, including: Albatron, Chaintech Computer Co. Ltd., eVGA.com Corporation, Galaxy, Innovision, Leadtek Research Inc., MSI Computer Corporation, Palit Microsystems, Inc., PNY Technologies, Inc., Point of View, Prolink, Sparkle Computer Co. Ltd., and XFX. GeForce 6800 GS-based add-in cards are available from major online retailers worldwide and are also powering PCs from the world’s leading system builders.[/quote]
nvidia.com
bob661 - Monday, November 7, 2005 - link
This from the article. Derek, can you comment on this? Thanks.bob661 - Monday, November 7, 2005 - link
BZZZTTT! It IS in stock. No special order. Check the http://tinyurl.com/clxpf.