We have learned that several boards achieved a clock speed of 800MHz, which just goes to prove that tweaks being done in 110nm G71 core will make R520 tremble, and force ATI to respond with its 32-pipe R580 as soon as possible.
Ok, if this is correct, then two things are going to happen. People who bought a 7800GTX are going to be pissed, because if this card can reach a 800MHz core, I’m sure it will have 32 pipes. Then other people, will be pissed, because with those specs, the card is going to be freaking expensive. Of course, this comes from the Inquirer.. so we will have to see if this proves true or not. Check out the posting at The Inquirer.