6600GT or X800GT?

[flipkc]

The X800GT is cheaper but the 6600GT has SM3.0 and some other features. Also, should I get the 256mb version of the X800GT? Also, the X800GT is cheaper.

 

[keeleysam]

6600GT

 

[Wreckage]

6600GT -> SM3.0, FP16HDR, Purevideo, etc., etc.

 

[Unkno]

X800GT...even with SM 3.0 a 6600gt won't even be close to handle it and there's not much use for it currently...X800GT is a very good overclocking and it's cheaper. At stock, it's still a little bit better than the 6600gt. Most people would say get the 6600gt since themselves have it and it's been out for a while, but i myself recommend getting the X800GT. And X800GT is cheaper too.

It also depends on which games you play more...if you play a lot of HL2, get X800GT, if doom3 get the 6600GT

 

[flipkc]

I don't even play Doom 3 but I play HL2. But I also want this to play FEAR and STALKER and Far Cry and games like that...will I be able to?

 

[Budarow]

GET THE X800 PRO FROM ATI'S WEB-SITE. Listed as refurbed but lots of peeps got BRAND NEW cards...comes with 3 year warranty from ATI anyway.

For $185 shipped...it'll TOTALLY blow away a 6600GT or X800GT!!! (look around for the coupon code to save 5% for the ~$185 price).

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1649742&enterthread=y

Regards,

Bud

 

[flipkc]

Unfortunately I live in Canada and that offer is for US residents only. Thanks though.

 

[ged40]

I got a 256mb powercolor X800gt yesterday it eats my 6600gt playing halflife 2 and in all of the 3dmark Tests and it comes with a good software package great card for the money I rekcon.

 

[atom t]

It is $229 for Canadians before shipping.

 

[tuteja1986]

X800GT are much better than 6600GT. X800GT really excel in games like HL 2 , farcry , UT2004.

 

[Budarow]

Originally posted by: flipkc
Unfortunately I live in Canada and that offer is for US residents only. Thanks though.

As Atom T said...they are $229 if you live in Canada. Not sure if the 5% off code will work nor what the "exchange rate" does to the deal, but it's available. It'd be pretty weird for a company based in Canada NOT to sell to Canadians!!

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: atom t
It is $229 for Canadians before shipping.

Nope it's 209$ and only 10$ shipping

http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do...wProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007764&cid=999.243

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: Budman

Originally posted by: atom t
It is $229 for Canadians before shipping.

Nope it's 209$ and only 10$ shipping

http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do...wProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007764&cid=999.243

sounds like the win then :thumbsup:

 

[BlacKJesuS]

if sent me the money...id buy it for yuou and ship it to you

 

[Lloyd Braun]

does X800GT = X800XT?

 

[ronnn]

Originally posted by: Budarow

Originally posted by: flipkc
Unfortunately I live in Canada and that offer is for US residents only. Thanks though.

As Atom T said...they are $229 if you live in Canada. Not sure if the 5% off code will work nor what the "exchange rate" does to the deal, but it's available. It'd be pretty weird for a company based in Canada NOT to sell to Canadians!!

I have a coupon code for 5%, and the 10% worked for me as well (gives only 5% now). And to top it off the x800xt pe I ordered is actually in the mail (took a while). :beer:
edit: this is regarding the x800 pro refurb. on the Ati canada site.

 

[Budarow]

Originally posted by: Budman

Originally posted by: atom t
It is $229 for Canadians before shipping.

Nope it's 209$ and only 10$ shipping

http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do...wProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007764&cid=999.243

Your price is incorrect...if you live in Canada, the price is $217 PLUS shipping (includes the 5% off coupon).

 

[ronnn]

Originally posted by: Budarow

Originally posted by: Budman

Originally posted by: atom t
It is $229 for Canadians before shipping.

Nope it's 209$ and only 10$ shipping

http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do...wProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007764&cid=999.243

Your price is incorrect...if you live in Canada, the price is $217 PLUS shipping (includes the 5% off coupon).

That was the x800gt. We seem to be talking two cards here.

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: Budarow

Originally posted by: Budman

Originally posted by: atom t
It is $229 for Canadians before shipping.

Nope it's 209$ and only 10$ shipping

http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do...wProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007764&cid=999.243

Your price is incorrect...if you live in Canada, the price is $217 PLUS shipping (includes the 5% off coupon).

I beg to differ, the price is correct. Screenshot.

 

[the splat in the hat]

hahahahah good one


x800 hands down , not even a comparison...

 

[flipkc]

Well I'd rather not shop online at the moment so I guess X800GT it is. Thanks for all your help guys!

 

[atom t]

The ATI site clearance is refurbished X800 Pro which have 12 pipes whlle the Canada computer pricing is for X800GT which have only 8 pipes.

 

[Budarow]

Wheeeewwww!!! I knew pricing had to be "translated", but everything else has to as well

When I go to ATI's website under "choose your location" and I "check" the Canada box...the X800 Pro's (in AGP and PCI-E) show up priced at $229.00 (in Canadian currency). When I checkout...I get a price of $217.xx (after adding the 5% off code and prior to adding any zip code or whatever you call it in Canada).

I don't take the screen any further.

Best of luck with the X800GT or whatever else you end up with.

Regards,

Bud

 

[Amplifier]

All I can say is, I am very happy with my 6600gt. Pulls 4100 on 3dmark05.

Edit: http://www.tweaktown.com/document.php?dType=review&dId=802&dPage=12

Only problem I have with this review is that they don't show an overclocked 6600gt.

 

[McArra]

If you want to couple de card to make SLI you should go 6600GT. X800GT can only be crossfired with X800XL Marter card, which is a waste of pipes.

If you don't care abouut coupled video cards X800GT is better.