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    ATI x1800xt where are they now?

    I have an ATI x1800XT 256MB that I gotten for $220 at the time on newegg. Now I was hoping to get one cheap and they disappeared from every online store. I don't think I want a x1650xt or x1950pro, the ATI x1800XT is faster. Should I pickup one on ebay or get something else for under $200.
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    ATI vs Nvidia graphics and Image quality

    Personally owned several Nvidia products more than ATI over the years.. Now the new owner of the ATI x1800xt 256MB and gave my 6800GT over to my wife's PC. I did get a chance to use a 7800GT that I borrowed from a friend who tried to convince me to buy it but I chose ATI this round... Now...
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    x1800xt Artifacts when in 4X FSAA or HDR mode

    My specs: AMD 64 4000+ 2GB Corsair RAM Sapphire x1800xt 256MB Ok.. Playing Oblivion, highest setting in 1600x1200 with HDR enabled it artifacts after 5mins and suddenly video signal dissappeared. Playing HL2 Lost Coast, HDR turned on.. after 3 mins, a circle of color bars and then...
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    Is this a good deal? $218 for ATI x1800XT

    ATI x1800XT for $218 I bought 2 refurb video cards in the past from newegg and all have been solid. A 6600GT AGP and a 6800GT, both still running fine. Need to upgrade the 6600GT, so I'm thinking of upgrading to a X1800XT for Oblivion. I don't see any 7900GT for the price range..
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    Have 6800GT, see no reasons to upgrade

    Ok, bought 6800GT last summer for $325 used. Right now it is worth probably $200. With the subsequent releases such as the 7800, 7900, x1800, x1900 series and so on. I don't see one compelling reason to upgrade yet at all. I play BF2, WOW, Fear, CS:S, HL2, CIV4, AOE3, GT286 A:SA they...
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    Just played DOA4 on 360, amazing visuals

    This game makes my 6800GT drool... Pic1 Pic 2 Pic 3 One thing I am really impressed is the use of motion blur is the best execution I ever seen. On many game systems and even the PC, motion blur sometimes looks streaky and overly blurry, the 360's effect here is done almost like...
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    Wall Street view on Nvidia and ATI

    Forbes.com on Nvidia Interesting view from the mainstream.
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    Will the next gen consoles overshadow next gen video cards?

    I'm looking at the prices of the next gen video cards.. A new high of $500~599, the previous gen was $400~499, each gen adding atleast $100. If the 7800GTX can command a $599 launch price to just $500 after few weeks. That means the R520 can easily launch for a similar price. Seeing as...
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    AGP vs PCI Express

    Why are there so many ranters about AGP support over PCI Express? There are so many choices as far as videocards and we are moving forward by dropping support for slower parts. And yet so many people rant about not adopting PCI Express based system. Even as ATI fans, Crossfire and future...
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    How much do you think a 7800GT will cost?

    7800GT supposed to be a lower clock version of the 7900GTX and also supports SLI. My guess, $399 retail, $349 at newegg.com
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    Nvidia playing it smart this round against ATI

    Nope, I'm not Rolo or some Nvidia fanboy, I had a 9700 Pro and 9800XT, now I'm chilling with my 6800GT PCI-E. I read a lot of misinformation here in the forums and gathered up some useful info from other legit sites. I think Nvidia really played it really smart this time with the 7800GTX...
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    Now the Nvidia 7800 is out, the ATI Cross-Fire just missed the boat?

    ATI recently announced their Cross-Fire technology which is their solution to Nvidia's SLI but with the new 7800 series, which is one gen ahead of the X800-X850 series. Why would anyone want to invest in an ATI Cross-Fire dual card setup? Price of a ATI Cross-Fire setup would easily...
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    Why are there Nvidia or ATI fanboys?

    I've noticed this alarming separation between ATI & Nvidia fanboys but I don't understand it.. This is not something like Xbox vs PS2 platform Both GPU makers make video cards that plays the same games on Windows at same or nearly same speed. Graphic quality is not even an issue...
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    Nvidia to announce new chip on 6/21 and BF2 demos

    Nvidia accounces new chip on 6/21 Looks like they are gonna market the new G70 cards along with BF2. In the ATI vs Nvidia battle, I think which ever company markets their cards with BF2 is gonna be key, since this game is gonna rock really hard. So far no word yet when ATI will get their...
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    ATI X850XT PE Crossfire 3DMark 05 = 10646

    FiringSquad Article Firingsquad posted this benchmark of a pair of ATI Radeon X850XT PE in Crossfire mode. ATI Radeon X850XT Platinum Edition, got a score of 10646 in 3DMark 05. Isn't that low for a pair of X850XT PE? Check out the pics on their site.
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    Great time for SLI!

    I know how much some folks are opposed to SLI but I think right now it's the beginning of the SLI tech maturing gradually and prices have come down. Although I only have a 6600GT SLI but I picked them up for $153/card refurb @ newegg. About $308 shipped together and I am getting 6800GT...
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    ATI X800XL Price Overcharging

    http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-121-530&depa=1 Wow, I can't believe even the low price leader, the humble Newegg is charging $529 for a brand new but OEM version Asus x800XL So much for ATI MSRP of $299.. I think Nvidia is going to win 2004-2005 as well.