ATi's next GPU generation ?

[Zenoth]

Hi to everyone.

I'd like to know if it has been said when and what will be ATi's next generation of Graphics cards ?

Namely, the X900 series, right ?

Any rumors or facts / confirmations ?

I'm really looking forward to upgrade from my 9800 Pro to that next generation, whenever it comes out. The X800 series is quite tempting, but I can resist, and I am patient, very patient. All I hope is ATi still making AGP versions of their next generation GPU products.

Any comments on this ?

Thanks for your time all.

Peace.

 

[mwmorph]

i heard that the r4xx are the last agp parts. not sure who though. though there probably be bridge chips, that will make the agp version cost more.

 

[Sc4freak]

Somehow I doubt that that ATI's next generation will come in AGP. ATI seems to be pushing pretty hard for PCI-e. The next generation chip, the R520, has no confirmed name yet. But it will have SM3.0, proabably a version of SLI (ATI calls it "AMR"), a possibility of 512mb memory, and 24 pixel pipelines.

 

[SynthDude2001]

When they can't even ship their current generation (high end) products in any kind of decent volume, I don't think they need to be working towards yet another paper launch...

 

[mwmorph]

welcome to a industry with only 2 competitors.

 

[Zenoth]

I see. Well...

I asked, because I'm currently choosing new parts for my upgrade.

My current system is as follows: P IV 2.6C / ASUS P4P800 / Kingston KVR PC-3200 C3A 1024 MB Dual-Channel 2.5-2-2-5 / ATi 9800 Pro 128 MB 256-Bit

And I want to upgrade, for a somewhat better "gaming focused" system.

After a few days of research, I come to two conclusions, two choices. Of course based on my budget.

#1: AMD 64 3500+ 90nm / ASUS A8V-E Deluxe / (Same Memory as above) / ATi X800 XL PCI-Express
#2: AMD 64 3500+ 90nm / ASUS A8V Deluxe / (Same Memory as above) / (Same GPU as above)

As you guys can see I'm still not sure, if I want to switch to PCI-Express or not. If not, then I will keep my 9800 Pro, and probably buy one of the X800 series AGP-based GPU later. Or, if I switch to PCI-Express now, then, get the X800 XL when it's available here in Quebec, and then wait much later this year or even early 2006 for a potential upgrade to another GPU.

I presume the first choice, a PCI-Express based Motherboard, would give me more potential, and could be considered as an investment for future upgrades. While on the other hand, if I stay with AGP still, then later, if I would ever be tempted by PCI-Express technology, then I'd have to buy a new Motherboard.

What would you guys think ?

Because I'm still not sure.

 

[SonicIce]

The "X900" series will probably natively be PCIe and be bridged to AGP like they did with the 6600 GT.

 

[zakee00]

Originally posted by: SonicIce
The "X900" series will probably natively be PCIe and be bridged to AGP like they did with the 6600 GT.

yes, it would be sucicide to switch to a PCIe version only line within the next year. After that, I can maybe see it happening...but AGP diffenately still has life. It would be a safe bet that their next gen cards will come in an AGP flavor.

When they can't even ship their current generation (high end) products in any kind of decent volume, I don't think they need to be working towards yet another paper launch...

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