quote: With the launch of the 7800GT, the plain 6800 series cards are dropping to around $200 as well. Choosing between the 6600GT and 6800 can be difficult. The main difference is that the 6800 features a 256-bit memory interface.
And the fact that the 6800 has twelve pipelines and the 6600GT has only eight isn't a main difference?
*Is the R480 core in any way better than the core of the X800XL?
*What is the difference in RAM latency and clock between this card and an ATI X800XL?
*Are you really getting 95% of the performance of an X800XL for only $30 less, or are you better off paying the extra $30 to get the X800XL?
i think he's refferring to if you made the huge mistake of:
6800gt ultra AGP
6800gt ultra SLI PCI-E
7800gtx SLI
all in close to 12 months
actually I think thats more than $2k there
and if you were really stupid, you could have bought yourself 2x 6600gt's too when the first 6800ultras were in very low supply (just to try out SLI, why? i dont know) -- there are people on the forums that have done this...
I could use a new card. Still running my GeForce 3 Ti450. However, with new cards just around the corner, I'm going to wait until spring semmester is over and just upgrade the whole PC instead. I'll get an X2, 19" LCD, fast PCIe card... I cant wait!
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LoneWolf15 - Tuesday, October 4, 2005 - link
And the fact that the 6800 has twelve pipelines and the 6600GT has only eight isn't a main difference?
yacoub - Monday, October 3, 2005 - link
That's better than spending $30 more and getting an X800XL how exactly?
yacoub - Monday, October 3, 2005 - link
*Is the R480 core in any way better than the core of the X800XL?*What is the difference in RAM latency and clock between this card and an ATI X800XL?
*Are you really getting 95% of the performance of an X800XL for only $30 less, or are you better off paying the extra $30 to get the X800XL?
zemane - Sunday, October 2, 2005 - link
On page 1, the RTPE link for LeadTek GeForce 7800GTX 256MB takes to eVGA GeForce 7800GT 256MB, instead.islandtechengineers - Sunday, October 2, 2005 - link
im not making millions yet.... i feel like every 3 months i'll have to dish out around 500 for a newer card.... $2000 a year in video cards anyone?qquizz - Sunday, October 2, 2005 - link
lol, write it off as a business expense!phaxmohdem - Sunday, October 2, 2005 - link
$2000 a year in video cards = you need a money management class :P or enroll at a gamer rehabilitation center. hahaLets see:
Geforce4 Ti4600 = $300.........2002
Radeon 9800PRO AIW = $250......2004
Radeon X800XL = $350...........2005
So $900 over 4 years = $225/yr on video cards.... Looks like I need to kick it up a notch :)
xsilver - Monday, October 3, 2005 - link
i think he's refferring to if you made the huge mistake of:6800gt ultra AGP
6800gt ultra SLI PCI-E
7800gtx SLI
all in close to 12 months
actually I think thats more than $2k there
and if you were really stupid, you could have bought yourself 2x 6600gt's too when the first 6800ultras were in very low supply (just to try out SLI, why? i dont know) -- there are people on the forums that have done this...
SuperFubario - Sunday, October 2, 2005 - link
My 7800Gt is coming tuesday....upgrading from a 4400TI. Like day and night boyyyy! Good time to pick one up as the price is just falling.Brian23 - Sunday, October 2, 2005 - link
I could use a new card. Still running my GeForce 3 Ti450. However, with new cards just around the corner, I'm going to wait until spring semmester is over and just upgrade the whole PC instead. I'll get an X2, 19" LCD, fast PCIe card... I cant wait!qquizz - Sunday, October 2, 2005 - link
AGP buyers should consider getting an Radeon X800PRO. Unlock the 4 pipes and overclock it.http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Manu...">Click to see some
xsilver - Sunday, October 2, 2005 - link
Wednesday for r520? finally!!!!which means they should have the cards in hand now or monday at latest
DrZoidberg - Sunday, October 2, 2005 - link
I hope we can buy r520 at newegg or most online stores on Wednesday.Live - Saturday, October 1, 2005 - link
GTO2 seems like a sweet deal. No decisions on video purchase until middle of the week tough ;)