I upgraded my HTPC video card from an 8800GT to this beauty. Wow, what a gem... This has been my first ATI card since the 9600 Pro and I am really digging it. It has been ages since I have seen the Catalyst Control Center and in many ways I really like the setup for it.
Out of the box I was able to clock this thing at 950Mhz Core, and 5400Mhz memory. Ran a bunch of games that I already had installed on my HTPC and they ran beautifully.
I chose this card based solely on power consumption. I was going to go for a 460GTX, but when I looked at the power connector requirement, I was dissapointed to see two external power pins. I am convinced that the 460 GTX is one of the best cards out there today, but perhaps not for an HTPC setup. I suppose that depends though, on many factors.
So far a positive experience with ATI.
And there is no reason that RED and GREEN can't be under the same tree... It reminds me of Christmas all over again.
Out of the box I was able to clock this thing at 950Mhz Core, and 5400Mhz memory. Ran a bunch of games that I already had installed on my HTPC and they ran beautifully.
I chose this card based solely on power consumption. I was going to go for a 460GTX, but when I looked at the power connector requirement, I was dissapointed to see two external power pins. I am convinced that the 460 GTX is one of the best cards out there today, but perhaps not for an HTPC setup. I suppose that depends though, on many factors.
So far a positive experience with ATI.
And there is no reason that RED and GREEN can't be under the same tree... It reminds me of Christmas all over again.
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