BFG GeForce 9800 GTX OC, OC2 & OCX

BFG Technologies®, Inc., the leading North American and European supplier of advanced NVIDIA-based 3D graphics cards, power supplies and other PC enthusiast products, announced today the BFG NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800 GTX OC™, OC2™, and OCX™ 512MB PCI Express® 2.0 graphics cards.

BFG GeForce 9800 GTX OC, OC2, and OCX graphics cards offer customers a choice of three different levels of factory overclocked Graphics Processing Units (GPU) which are all thoroughly tested and backed by the company’s famous lifetime warranty.

“Any company can push clock speeds to the limit—but operating a graphics card at those excessive clock speeds over time can result in all kinds of problems”, said John Malley, senior director of marketing for BFG Technologies. “We put our OC, OC2, and OCX overclocked graphics cards through an extensive testing process to find the highest stable clocks. This gives users an increase in performance and ensures that their investment will operate smoothly for many years to come.”

BFG GeForce® 9800 GTX OC™
Bus Type: PCI Express® 2.0
Memory: 512MB GDDR3
Core Clock: 700MHz (vs. 675MHz standard)
Shader Clock: 1728MHz (vs. 1688MHz standard)
Memory Data Rate: 2200MHz

BFG GeForce® 9800 GTX OC2™
Bus Type: PCI Express® 2.0
Memory: 512MB GDDR3
Core Clock: 715MHz (vs. 675MHz standard)
Shader Clock: 1782MHz (vs. 1688MHz standard)
Memory Data Rate: 2250MHz (vs. 2200MHz standard)

BFG GeForce® 9800 GTX OCX™
Bus Type: PCI Express® 2.0
Memory: 512MB GDDR3
Core Clock: 755MHz (vs. 675MHz standard)
Shader Clock: 1890MHz (vs. 1688MHz standard)
Memory Data Rate: 2300MHz (vs. 2200MHz standard)

Eligible for the BFG Trade Up program
Within 100 days of purchase, any BFG GeForce 9800 GTX graphics cards can be traded up to a BFG GeForce 9800 GX2, and the customer only pays the difference in price, plus applicable taxes. Additionally, if a customer is within 100 days of purchasing a BFG GeForce 9600 GT, they may also choose to Trade Up to either a BFG GeForce 9800 GTX, 9800 GTX OC/OC2/OCX, or a BFG GeForce 9800 GX2. Learn more at www.bfgtech.com/tradeupprogram.aspx.

Availability
BFG NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX OC graphics card will be available at leading retail outlets throughout North America and Europe beginning April 16. The BFG GeForce 9800 GTX OC2 and OCX graphics cards will be available at leading online e-tail outlets beginning April 16. Visit www.bfgtech.com for more information.

EVGA e-GeForce 9800GTX SC, KO & SSC

The EVGA 9800GTX is a fully featured performance card, now with more performance. The EVGA 9800GTX SSC is the fastest 9800GTX to date at 770MHz Core and 1.94GHz shader clockspeed. This new lineup of performance cards are tuned to optimum levels, giving you extreme speeds and an intense visual experience.

When using an nForce SLI-ready motherboard, the EVGA 9800GTX SSC provides even faster performance for up to 2x in SLI mode, and up to 2.8x in 3-way SLI mode. Coupled with EVGA’s Limited lifetime warranty, step-up program, 24/7 support, online community forums, Mods Rigs and more; the EVGA 9800GTX offers incredible gaming performance, at an incredible value.

ASUS EN9800GTX TOP

Catering to users who require ultra high-definition graphics for extreme gaming and entertainment, ASUS, producer of top quality graphic solutions, has today unveiled the overclocking version of the latest generation of NVIDIA GPUs – the GeForce 9800 GTX, in the form of the ASUS EN9800GTX TOP/HTDP/512M graphics card. Showcasing the most powerful single Geforce 9800 GPU, the ASUS EN9800GTX TOP is able to let users enjoy an outstanding 12% engine clock improvements to deliver full-throttle gaming experiences at extreme HD resolutions; while providing optimal power management with the built-in HybridPower technology. It also features full compatibility with the 3-way SLI technology, an integrated SmartDoctor feature that overclocks the Shader Clock for exceptional graphical boosts, and GamerOSD for real-time overclocking, benchmarking and video capturing in any PC game.

Amazing 12% Engine Clock Boosts
With the EN9800GTX TOP, gamers will gain performance boosts for the engine clock from 675MHz up to 755MHz, shader clock from 1688MHz up to 1840MHz, and memory clock from 1100MHz up to 1175MHz. This provides an astonishing 12% improvement in terms of core performance when compared to any other reference designed board*. Gamers will be left with an adrenaline rush when they experience unprecedented gaming performance only with the ASUS EN9800GTX TOP/HTDP/512M.

Overclock the Shader Clock with New SmartDoctor
ASUS garners a world’s first by providing an overclocking utility that is able to tweak the Shader Clock on GPUs with the new SmartDoctor. With this handy application, users will be able to overclock the Shader Clock and Engine Clock independently for astonishing performance boosts without the hassles of rebooting or re-flashing their BIOS*.

Exclusive ASUS GamerOSD for Versatile Graphics Usage
The ASUS EN9800GTX TOP also comes with the exclusive ASUS GamerOSD that unleashes the true power of ASUS’ VGA cards. This feature is able to deliver GPU overclocking from onscreen displays during gameplay – allowing users real-time performance upgrades when they require it. Additionally, it also provides users with the option to record live gaming action or live broadcasting over the Internet with ease.

Complete Package for HD PC Gaming and Entertainment
The ASUS EN9800GTX TOP raises graphical performance standards by enabling super-fast graphics for life-like gameplay at intense resolutions while providing optimal power management with support for the HybridPower technology. Additionally, the PureVideo HD engine delivers unmatched video and movie quality with spectacular picture clarity; and features scene-optimized color and contrast enhancements. When coupled with nForce SLI-ready motherboards, the ASUS EN9800GTX TOP is able to provide amplified performances in both dual SLI and 3-way SLI modes. Packing more performance at an exceptional value, this top of the line graphics card truly offers extreme HD gaming experiences.

Note:
*Testing Platform
PCI-Express 16X :
MB : Maximus Extreme Rev 2.00 BIOS :0802
CPU : Intel Core™2 Extreme 3.00GHz (QX9650)
Memory : 2048MB( DDR3 APACER 1333 1024M*2)
HDD : WD SATAII 300 1600AAJS
Overclocking capabilities may vary when using different cards
The 3DMark06 score is under the resolution of 1920*1200
**The shader clock overclocking function is supported by all ASUS EN8x and EN9x Series graphics cards

ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition

ZOTAC International (MCO) Ltd., an award-winning NVIDIA AIC, today announced it has raised the single GPU performance bar even higher with the new ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition. Based on NVIDIA’s GeForce 9800 GTX graphics processor, the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition gives the GPU an extra shot of performance with supercharged core, memory and shader clock speeds.
The ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition increases the core clock by 11-percent to 750 MHz for a healthy performance boost in DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 based 3D games and applications. Memory performance also receives a 5-percent increase to 2.3 GHz to assist the increased graphics power.

NVIDIA Unified architecture forms the basis of the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition with 128 screaming-fast stream processors. The 128 stream processors up the ante on performance with blazing-fast 1.89 GHz shader clocks, making the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! a powerhouse for 3D performance.

“Our customers demand the fastest performance available from NVIDIA GPUs. Our ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition features cream of the crop NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX GPUs that are screened for high-speeds,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International (MCO) Ltd. “The ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition is the graphics card to get for users seeking the best single-card performance, with the ability to upgrade to SLI later-on.”

Additionally, the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition features NVIDIA HybridPower, 3-way SLI, GigaThread, Quantum Effects, second-generation PureVideo HD and PCI Express 2.0 technologies.

To let users take advantage of the supercharged graphics card, the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition is bundled with Ubisoft’s latest game – Lost: Via Domus. Lost: Via Domus immerses gamers into the world of ABC’s popular TV series Lost with realistic visuals and environment interactivity.

Experience the best performance and visuals a single GPU has to offer with the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition.

General details

• New ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX AMP! Edition
• NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX graphics processor (750 MHz clock)
• 512MB of GDDR3 memory (2300 MHz clock)
• 128 stream processors (1890 MHz clock)
• 3-way NVIDIA SLI ready
• HybridPower compatible
• PCI Express 2.0 interface
• Backwards compatible with PCI Express x16
• DirectX 10 with Shader Model 4.0 compatible
• OpenGL 2.1 compatible
• PureVideo HD technology with hardware decoding of high-definition video formats
• Dual dual-link DVI – up to 2560x1600
• HDCP compliant
• HDTV output
• Lost: Via Domus game bundle

POV GeForce 9800 GTX EXO Edition

POINT OF VIEW, well known for its range of NVIDIA based Graphics cards, is launching today the overclocked version of one of the fastest single GPU graphics card on the market, the GeForce 9800 GTX EXO EDITION.

With the release of the GeForce 9800 GTX, it was immediately clear that this card is a serious competitor in delivering the best performance for gamers all over the world. And because too much performance is not enough, we’ve decided to give this monster a little kick-start!

The performance of the Point of View GeForce 9800 GTX EXO EDITION is pushed even further by increasing the core speed to 725 MHz, the shader processor speed to 1813 MHz and the memory speed to an insane speed of 2300 MHz! This gives you that edge you need without voiding any warranty, just 100% pure performance!

The 128 stream processors in the GPU are guaranteed to boost your system more than enough to play your favorite game on the highest resolution possible. Together with a great pricing level, the GeForce 9800 GTX EXO EDITION is definitely an interesting card for your gaming rig. Its 65nm GPU, a key element of the GeForce 9 series, has better power efficiency than previous versions and allows better clock speeds and performance. And if that’s not enough, the GeForce 9800 GTX EXO EDITION has support for both 2-way and 3-way SLI, for the ultimate gaming performance.

Last but not least: as grandma used to say: ‘with an elite graphics card, you need an elite game bundle’, and that’s exactly what we’ve done! Point of View is extremely proud to present to you the Special and Limited edition game bundle of ASSASSIN’S CREED!

The GeForce 9800 GTX EXO EDITION with ASSASSIN’S CREED is available from April 10 and will be available in a Special Edition box. Be as quick as the Special Edition version is only available in limited quantities.

XFX GeForce 9800 GTX Black Edition

Memory Clock : 2.28 GHz
Dual Link DVI - Supporting digital output up to 2560x1600 : Yes (Dual)
Shader Clock : 1900 MHz
Clock rate : 760 MHz
Game Bundle : PV-T98F-YDB9 w/ Assassin's Creed
Chipset : GeForce 9800 GTX
Memory : 512 MB
Bus Type : PCI-E 2.0
Memory Type : DDR3
Memory Bus : 256-bit
Output : HDMI w/ HDMI upgrade kit (included)
Highlighted Features : Dual DVI Out , SLI ready , Vista , RoHS , HDCP Ready , HDTV ready