ATI X1800XT512 or Nvidia 7800GTX256

[tuteja1986]

GTX512 is discontinued and even if you could find one in stock then it would be way over price. I recommend 2x 7800GT

 

[bjc112]

X1800xt for the single card.

2x7800GT

Once I get a BIOS that allows me to overclock this card, I will be more forgiving to my XT..

Good card overall though!

 

[mrkun]

I would go with the XT as well at that price. (GTX owner)

 

[RobertR1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102629

For others who might be interested.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Originally posted by: RobertR1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102629

For others who might be interested.

Cool, but those OEM cards don't come with a warranty do they? I'd like a warranty with my high-end graphics card because my X850XT PE was crapping out on me and I had to get it replaced by ATI.

 

[Ackmed]

Sapphire has a 2-year warranty on their OEM cards.

 

[dug777]

XT FTW

 

[n7]

Wow, $490
Easy choice @ that price.
I'd take the X1800XT also.

In Canada, the difference is still like $130

 

[whistleclient]

does the x1800xt have a dual-link dvi for those 30" LCDs?

 

[Matthias99]

Originally posted by: tangent1138
does the x1800xt have a dual-link dvi for those 30" LCDs?

Yep. It actually has two dual-link DVI outputs (compared to just one on the 7800GT/GTX).

 

[Elfear]

Originally posted by: RobertR1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102629

For others who might be interested.

Wow! That almost makes me want to pick one up just to check out ATI's new feature set.

 

[Xed]

I was on the fence about getting one since I already have a 7800gtx =P

Of course at $489 it seemed semi reasonable so I ordered one, tho it's back up to $519 now =(

Picked up a new operton, an asus a8r-mvp and some other toys to play with as well, fun weekend in store for me =)

 

[Yreka]

Originally posted by: Elfear

Wow! That almost makes me want to pick one up just to check out ATI's new feature set.

I have a similar setup. I have been kicking around the idea of ditching the GT's for an XT too. Especially after seeing those HDR/AA screenies.

Not sure about the cooler options though. Are the ATI silencers for this card available, and have similar sound / performance to the NV versions ?

I read the XT is loud and hot w/ the stock cooler.

 

[Elfear]

I can't imagine the X1800XT is that much louder than some of the 7800GTs I've been hearing about (stock cooler was the first thing to come off so I don't know from personal experience). But I'm sure there's got to be some aftermarket coolers out for the X1800 series cards by now.

 

[RobertR1]

Originally posted by: Yreka

Originally posted by: Elfear

Wow! That almost makes me want to pick one up just to check out ATI's new feature set.

I have a similar setup. I have been kicking around the idea of ditching the GT's for an XT too. Especially after seeing those HDR/AA screenies.

Not sure about the cooler options though. Are the ATI silencers for this card available, and have similar sound / performance to the NV versions ?

I read the XT is loud and hot w/ the stock cooler.

The XT is loud at initial startup but once XP loading screen pops up, its quiets back down. During game play (hours of straight CS:S and BF2) the noise level goes up and down but nothing like the initial load up sound. My maxtor harddrive makes way more noise. During gameplay, I had to disable sound to really tell the difference.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

I definetly wouldn't worry about the X1800XT being to loud. I've got the X850XT PE and it never gets too loud (except at windows startup) - though my system is comfortably loud already. My WD harddrive is probably the loudest thing in my system.

 

[Aarondeep]

Alright guys, I picked up this card today and installed it on my new opteron 170 motherboard.
Man this thing screams. Picture quality is great and i haven't played source this smooth ever.
Thanks for all your guys input, this card was worth the money.