6800 ultra vs. x1800xt?

[imported_Shazzam]

I am building a new rig which I will be using for 3D applications(MAYA) and gaming (CS:S).

I wish to softmod the card so that I can use the application specific drivers for 3d apps. I also know that workstation cards are not so good for gaming. So I am looking create a dual boot system with 2 win XP 64-bit installs and then I am plan use one for softmoding and 3D apps and the other install for gaming.

I can buy a geforce 6800 ultra --> quadro fx4000
or I can buy an x1800xt --> fireGL V7100? (not sure which FireGL, but it can be done)
Now here is my question.... which one is a better overall card?

please let me know if anyone here has done this and if so can you post some benchmarks thank you!

 

[JPB]

Clearly the X1800XT is the better card. http://www.gpureview.com/show_...hp?card1=201&card2=326

The 6800 Ultra is meant to compete with the X800's and X850 XT models. Go with the ATI card.

http://techreport.com/reviews/...eon-x1000/index.x?pg=7

 

[f4phantom2500]

Originally posted by: JPB
Clearly the X1800XT is the better card. http://www.gpureview.com/show_...hp?card1=201&card2=326

The 6800 Ultra is meant to compete with the X800's and X850 XT models. Go with the ATI card.

http://techreport.com/reviews/...eon-x1000/index.x?pg=7

yeah; the x1800xt is a generation newer; the 6800 ultra can't touch it.

 

[Capt Caveman]

No contest, X1800XT

 

[imported_Shazzam]

what about their quadro vs fireGL. I am not only lookin at gaming... I want to mainly use it for 3D apps. any thoughts?

 

[BobDaMenkey]

Again, it's a card that is a generation newer at the high end of it's release cycle. I would be shocked if the Quadro could put up a fight for the fireGL version of those cards.

 

[imported_Shazzam]

hmm, thanx everyone... really appreciate the help :^)

 

[LOUISSSSS]

x1800xt

 

[BillyBobJoel71]

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[secretanchitman]

Originally posted by: SuperTyphoon
x1800t because it is a newer gen card

yep yep.