7800GT and K8-NF41 MoBo Combo (eVGA) NCIX

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eVGA GeForce 7800 GT 256MB PCIe Video Card w/ Free eVGA 133-K8-NF41 Motherboard $458.95

I know it says Free mobo but comparing the prices you are actually paying about $40 for the board, which is pretty good considering it costs $200.

I read some reviews and both GUP and Mobo seem to be solid products.


NCIX eVGA motherboard
NCIX eVGA 7800GT
YOUR TOTAL $609.55
TD Price: $459.97

[willy]

[najibs]

look @ the latest NCIX deals...they have the same combo for about the same price...

[ProfessorChaos]

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...A&promoid=1026

[Ryan]

I picked this up during the last NCIX sale and set it up this weekend. So far so good. Mine included Call of Duty 2, which I don't see mentioned on TD.

[najibs]

I picked this up during the last NCIX sale and set it up this weekend. So far so good. Mine included Call of Duty 2, which I don't see mentioned on TD.

Have you overclocked it? What's the highest setting for the memory vDimm in the BIOS for overclocking ram? What numbers are you getting with banchmarks like 3dMark05 and such?

[Ryan]

Have you overclocked it? What's the highest setting for the memory vDimm in the BIOS for overclocking ram? What numbers are you getting with banchmarks like 3dMark05 and such?

I've only played a little bit with the overclocking. I have to read a bit more into it to be honest. I have an Opteron 144 currently running at 2ghz.

I got a 7095 with 3DMark05.

I literally only set it up last night, so give me a bit of time.

[MrDisco]

look @ the latest NCIX deals...they have the same combo for about the same price...

edit: just noticed ncix has free shipping. in this case no brainer - ncix is cheaper. and you probably get better customer service with ncix.

the free Quake 4 promotion is still active, however the evga website only mentions tigerdirect.com and ncix.ca .. i see no reason why td.ca would be excluded but doesn't hurt to ask.

[MrDisco]

I picked this up during the last NCIX sale and set it up this weekend. So far so good. Mine included Call of Duty 2, which I don't see mentioned on TD.

how easy is it to setup?
is the non-standard backplate an issue? (or are you just using the stock HSF?)

i've been flip-flopping over whether to snap up this deal and i still cant decide. i also can decide on a straight amd64 or the x2.

[Ryan]

I'm just using stock. Getting the HSF on was a little annoying. I have no dexterity though so YMMV.

[kevs]

If you have any doubts about this motherboard, take a look at some of the "reviews from the web" posted on the NCIX website:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...nufacture=eVGA

I've been using it over the weekend and it seems like a pretty solid board, it's actually the Jetway 939GT4-SLI. I've been running my 3200+ at 2.4 ghz (just until I get a better cooler than the stock one) and it's very stable.

I took a look in my bios and it seems the max vdimm is 3.25V.

You can read about some of the overclocking fun (and issues) that people have been having with this board in the hardforums:
www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=943238
(hardforums seems to be down right now, but there's lots of good info in that thread)
I've read that people have been having issues with the non-standard backplate when they want to use certain heatsinks.

[najibs]

I've only played a little bit with the overclocking. I have to read a bit more into it to be honest. I have an Opteron 144 currently running at 2ghz.

I got a 7095 with 3DMark05.

I literally only set it up last night, so give me a bit of time.

Nice score. I'm also looking to get the combo to use on an Opteron 144 as well Keep me updated and let me know how hugh you can OC that sucker...

[bug]

I've heard of people flashing this motherboard with a Jetway bios to get more options. Many people have said that this board is in fact manufactured by Jetway. Here's the JETWAY REVIEW to compare the two.

[MrDisco]

If you have any doubts about this motherboard, take a look at some of the "reviews from the web" posted on the NCIX website:

yep..i've scoured the net for all the reviews on this board and have been reading the forums on evga and ncix as well. it seems like a good board. the only issues i found were:

-nonstandard backplate (this one really confuses me. why would they move away from the ref. design?)
-picky memory compatibility
-possible incompatiblity with the Ultra133 ide controller board (this could be an issue for me)
-and of course you dont get all the goodies or features like pricier boards.

ryan: what memory and psu are you using?

[Ryan]

dont get all the goodies or features like pricier boards.

ryan: what memory and psu are you using?

The RAM is just cheap Samsung RAM from my old computer, which I suppose will probably limit the OC possibilities. I have an Antec 420W PS with the 24pin connector.