Any info on how ATI 8500 is with games?

[Zoso4]

I saw the latest benchmarks from Anandtech very impressive. Has anyone had any issues with these cards and higher end games such as EQ, Counterstrike etc..... ?

 

[yaethom]

It's just beautiful with games...
only problems i can guess with counterstrike, is the Truform.

While the Trueform DOES make models look better (more curves), it makes ur guns (specifically boxy ones like the glock) look like dildos. But to everyone's benefit, you can turn that option off with the simple console command:

ati_npatch 0

 

[sMashPiranha]

I don't think the Truform & Counterstrike issue applies to the 8500, I'm pretty sure it's only the 7500. I just got a 7500 and have to use that command for Halflife/Counterstrike, or else it does software Truform and gives you like 30 fps.
My 7500 is quite impressive in games, so I can only guess that the 8500 would be awesome.