6800 GT
6800 GT OC
X800XL
X800XT
the X... cards are obviously only by ati that i am interested in... of the other ones what brand does everyone think?
(sorry no goat option this time)
New Vid Card part II
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New Vid Card part II
ok guys what do you think? I am looking for a new video card in the near future and wanted some opinions i am looking at the
6800 GT
6800 GT OC
X800XL
X800XT
the X... cards are obviously only by ati that i am interested in... of the other ones what brand does everyone think?
(sorry no goat option this time)
6800 GT
6800 GT OC
X800XL
X800XT
the X... cards are obviously only by ati that i am interested in... of the other ones what brand does everyone think?
(sorry no goat option this time)
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well there are two reasons for the 6800...
A) the 6600 gt has been known to have serious serious issues with dual amd lines
B) I was under the impression that the 6800 was quite a bit better but hence the point of this poll... i dont know really wanted to see what everyone thought
A) the 6600 gt has been known to have serious serious issues with dual amd lines
B) I was under the impression that the 6800 was quite a bit better but hence the point of this poll... i dont know really wanted to see what everyone thought
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The 6600GT can be clocked up to the performance of the 6800GT without much effort.
Same bang, less buck.
Same bang, less buck.
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The 6800GT is faster (no doubt) when it comes to playing with AA/AF, but it lacks the hardware decoding for movies. I can't even watch movies on my second monitor the playback is so cr@ppy. Granted, mine's been softmodded to a Quadro.
What issues do you speak of?
What issues do you speak of?
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simply doesnt work with MPX mobos
random reboots, lockups
there are about half dozen threads on 2cpus in the last two months dealing with this and the general consensus is that the 6600 doesnt like mpx but 6800 plays nice
I am trying to think for the future as eventually it will be a backup card for my mpx i believe
random reboots, lockups
there are about half dozen threads on 2cpus in the last two months dealing with this and the general consensus is that the 6600 doesnt like mpx but 6800 plays nice
I am trying to think for the future as eventually it will be a backup card for my mpx i believe
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Well, then this is what I would consider:
1). 6800GT (might as well make it the OC as there's only about a $30 difference..........unless you want dual DVI.........then go for the XFX one and save about $30...............you decide)
Pro's:
-SM3.0
-softmoddable to Quadro
-easily overclocks to Ultra speeds
-Linux drivers
-lifetime warranty with the OC
-simply kicks @$$ in the D3 engine
Con's:
-only lifetime warranty if you get the OC (if you don't, you don't get dual dvi)
-not necessarily the fastest stock
-BIOS voltage mods fark it up almost certainly
-warm running
-dual slot
Rough price = $415 - $460 before tax
2). Ati X800XT
Pro's:
-simply kicks @$$ in HL2
-single slot
-fast in a wide variety of games
-just an underclocked PE
-the AIW option is SOOO cheap you might as well get it (this opens up a shat load of extras)
-softmoddable to FireGL (I'm fairly certain on this one........but haven't done it myself)
-5 year warranty
-overclocks well up to PE speeds
Con's:
-not lifetime warranty
-runs warm
-Linux drivers
-no SM3.0
-availability sometimes sporatic
Rough price = $500 for the AIW before tax (the VIVO's and non-AIW's cost more so I'd definitely recommend the AIW)
3). Ati X800XL
Pro's:
-simply kicks @$$ in HL2
-cheapest of all 3
-single slot
-fairly cool running
-softmoddable to a FireGL (I'm fairly certain on this one........but haven't done it myself)
-5 year warranty
Con's:
-shat overclocker
-not lifetime warranty
-Linux drivers
-no SM3.0
-availability sometimes sporatic (especially for the AGP version)
Rough price = $375
So, basically, I'd say it comes down to this: Linux drivers and price.
If you want Linux support, the choice is obvious (6800gt). If you want the cheapest, the choice is obvious (X800XL). If you don't care about Linux, don't care about the price, or just want the multimedia functions, the choice is obvious (X800XT).
1). 6800GT (might as well make it the OC as there's only about a $30 difference..........unless you want dual DVI.........then go for the XFX one and save about $30...............you decide)
Pro's:
-SM3.0
-softmoddable to Quadro
-easily overclocks to Ultra speeds
-Linux drivers
-lifetime warranty with the OC
-simply kicks @$$ in the D3 engine
Con's:
-only lifetime warranty if you get the OC (if you don't, you don't get dual dvi)
-not necessarily the fastest stock
-BIOS voltage mods fark it up almost certainly
-warm running
-dual slot
Rough price = $415 - $460 before tax
2). Ati X800XT
Pro's:
-simply kicks @$$ in HL2
-single slot
-fast in a wide variety of games
-just an underclocked PE
-the AIW option is SOOO cheap you might as well get it (this opens up a shat load of extras)
-softmoddable to FireGL (I'm fairly certain on this one........but haven't done it myself)
-5 year warranty
-overclocks well up to PE speeds
Con's:
-not lifetime warranty
-runs warm
-Linux drivers
-no SM3.0
-availability sometimes sporatic
Rough price = $500 for the AIW before tax (the VIVO's and non-AIW's cost more so I'd definitely recommend the AIW)
3). Ati X800XL
Pro's:
-simply kicks @$$ in HL2
-cheapest of all 3
-single slot
-fairly cool running
-softmoddable to a FireGL (I'm fairly certain on this one........but haven't done it myself)
-5 year warranty
Con's:
-shat overclocker
-not lifetime warranty
-Linux drivers
-no SM3.0
-availability sometimes sporatic (especially for the AGP version)
Rough price = $375
So, basically, I'd say it comes down to this: Linux drivers and price.
If you want Linux support, the choice is obvious (6800gt). If you want the cheapest, the choice is obvious (X800XL). If you don't care about Linux, don't care about the price, or just want the multimedia functions, the choice is obvious (X800XT).
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i know i asked this before but i am still curious
i have a 128 meg... is it worth getting a 256 meg card at this point? i mean i see the 128 6800 ocs for like 300ish... wondering if the extra 200 is worth the extra 128 megs
i have a 128 meg... is it worth getting a 256 meg card at this point? i mean i see the 128 6800 ocs for like 300ish... wondering if the extra 200 is worth the extra 128 megs
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hmm the question gets harder
i am talking to two people one with a evga 6800 ultra for $320 usd
or
sapphire x800xt for $315
decisions decisions... the problem is i can guarentee getting the xt but there are 2 others asking about the ultra....
i am talking to two people one with a evga 6800 ultra for $320 usd
or
sapphire x800xt for $315
decisions decisions... the problem is i can guarentee getting the xt but there are 2 others asking about the ultra....
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6800 OC != 6800 GT
If you're gonna get a 6800 (ie. the NON GT version), just get a 6600 GT. They work out to about the same. Yes, 256 mb is worth it IMO. However, 512 mb is not. If both prices are in U.S. dollars, grab the 6800 Ultra. If the XT is in Can. $, then I'd go for the Ultra (works out to about $400 Can at the most), but would still consider the XT a good deal. I consider CAD, SM3.0, and Linux drivers to be more important. If you consider movie playback and cost paramount, however, go with the XT.
Basically, you'll know what to do.
If you're gonna get a 6800 (ie. the NON GT version), just get a 6600 GT. They work out to about the same. Yes, 256 mb is worth it IMO. However, 512 mb is not. If both prices are in U.S. dollars, grab the 6800 Ultra. If the XT is in Can. $, then I'd go for the Ultra (works out to about $400 Can at the most), but would still consider the XT a good deal. I consider CAD, SM3.0, and Linux drivers to be more important. If you consider movie playback and cost paramount, however, go with the XT.
Basically, you'll know what to do.
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