ATI might counter the 6800GT

[spazo]

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/video/display/20040716055607.html

For those who want the good stuff without the reading....ATI is possibly considering releasing another 16 pipe card with clocks @ 425/450.

 

[RussianSensation]

If this is true, this can only be good news for the consumer. Price wars galore!

 

[aldamon]

It was inevitable.

 

[Dman877]

I don't know how much room there is between the XT and the Pro though. The X800Pro is already pretty close to the GT, winning, some, tying some, losing some. It seems to me a 16 piped X800 at 425 will only be marginally faster in some situations then the 12 piper and might even be slower in some situations. X800 Pro is a strong card, IMO ATI should just drop the price on it a bit to undercut the GT.

 

[Marsumane]

This would be good news. I wonder what NV would do in response. Someone has to stop releasing chips and start pricing accordingly to compete sometime.

 

[Reliant]

Good news....I just want these cards to become available already!

 

[GeneralGrievous]

I think slashing the Pro's price to $350 or so would be a better bet.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: GeneralGrievous
I think slashing the Pro's price to $350 or so would be a better bet.

That would certainly make it far more competitive in my eyes.

That prices it right between the 6800 and GT