Originally posted by: MarcVenice
100% go for the x1950xt which also is 145$ after rebates. Funny thing is, the 1950xt blows the 8600gts away in performance. And dx10 games are unplayable on a 8600gts, and in dx9 the 1950xt will outperform the 8600gts, so there's no question to it.
I would personaly hold out a wee bit longer, my 7600gs was having a tough time, but a gt is a fair bit faster, and in a month or 2 you might be able to get a 8800gts 320mb for 200$.
Originally posted by: bigsnyder
The XT fans are only loud at full speed. Dropping the fan speed down a bit helps cut the noise considerably while still giving adequate cooling.
Originally posted by: Cheex
Originally posted by: bigsnyder
The XT fans are only loud at full speed. Dropping the fan speed down a bit helps cut the noise considerably while still giving adequate cooling.
I agree. I did that with my X850XT (same cooling solution).
Originally posted by: RussianSensation
X1950XT has risen to $173 on Newegg ! Bastards.
Originally posted by: s44
Loud and a space heater. Hold off on the upgrade.
Actually, I own a x1900xt 512MB. And the problem isn't just the jet engine noise at full load (and *sure*, you can tune the fan down... if you don't mind artefacting and crashes), it's that it's NEVER REALLY QUIET.Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
Originally posted by: s44
Loud and a space heater. Hold off on the upgrade.
you're retarded. i bet you never even used or heard a x19__XT series card. they're not loud at all at idle and if u game with sound u can't hear it.
btw mine idles at 39C and loads at 55C while gaming after 2 hours
As I've repeatedly said, I'd trade it straight up for someone's 8600GTS.