I wish to buy a x800XT card; but, first, I need to solve some doubts...

[Franklogus]

Hi all !

I am wishing to upgrade the video card of my PC, but, before, I would like to have some crucial informations. Can you help me, please?

1) I would like to get a X800XT model of Video Card. There are devices for AGP or PCI. Is there some SENSIBLE difference about its performance for CURRENT GAMES? If not, I am intending to get an AGP device, which has a better price...

2) Is it necessary some special feature of the Mobo, if I will opt to get a PCI Model (some special compatibility)? For information, my current Mobo is a P4P800-E DeLuxe (Asus).

3) I would like some suggestions about Brands for this model of video card. My main target is the ratio of Price / Reliability. I am not intending to Overclock it (but would be nice if it would can manage it!). For example: my current Video Card is a MSI 9800PRO; Great card!... When I need, I can OC it to 9800XT and until more ahead, without any problem (although I am not accustomed to do it many times...).

4) Some suggestions of good sites to buy it would be very appreciated, too!

My current PC basic spec, for information...

- Processor: P4 3.0 HT 800 MHz
- MoBo: Asus P4P800-E DeLuxe
- RAM: 1.024 MB DDR 400 (Samsung) - 02 sticks of 500 MB.
- Video Card: MSI 9800 PRO
- 02 HDDs: 01 Seagate 200 GB, 7200 rpm, SATA-150 + 01 Seagate 160 GB, 7200 rpm, SATA-150
- OS: Win XP PRO SP1

Well, that's it.

Thanks a lot in advance for any hint / information !

 

[DAPUNISHER]

It is PCIe so you will want the AGP version as your board won't support it. The edit: my bad the sapphire is the least expensive AGP I see off hand, I'll see if anyone has a better price than da egg today. Newegg, zipzoomfly, monarch, and excaliberpc are good places to shop.

And move to SP2 for XP because it is actually a good service pack worth having

 

[Keysplayr]

There is no performance difference between AGP and PCI-e at the moment. This may change in the future, but as of right now, no difference. I have an X800XTPE for sale. Check my sig.

Keys

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
There is no performance difference between AGP and PCI-e at the moment. This may change in the future, but as of right now, no difference. I have an X800XTPE for sale. Check my sig.

Keys

Oh your good Considering what the XL goes for in AGP your PE is a good deal and a great brand.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
There is no performance difference between AGP and PCI-e at the moment. This may change in the future, but as of right now, no difference. I have an X800XTPE for sale. Check my sig.

Keys

Oh your good Considering what the XL goes for in AGP your PE is a good deal and a great brand.

 

[Megatomic]

That's a fact. I had no buyer's remorse over my X800XL until I say keys X800XT PE for sale...

 

[Munky]

I can get an AIW x800xt for $340 new, I say keys should drop the price to say $300-350 range, maybe then someone would buy it.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: munky
I can get an AIW x800xt for $340 new, I say keys should drop the price to say $300-350 range, maybe then someone would buy it.

It's not an XT munky. Its an XTPE with an ATI Silencer 4 rev.2 on it. With digital USB camera and a nice software bundle.

Still think I should drop the price? The only ATI card faster than this one is an X850XTPE. And only a smidge faster at that. 20MHz faster core and 30MHz faster memory. Almost negligible.

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: munky
I can get an AIW x800xt for $340 new, I say keys should drop the price to say $300-350 range, maybe then someone would buy it.

It's not an XT munky. Its an XTPE with an ATI Silencer 4 rev.2 on it. With digital USB camera and a nice software bundle.

Still think I should drop the price? The only ATI card faster than this one is an X850XTPE. And only a smidge faster at that. 20MHz faster core and 30MHz faster memory. Almost negligible.

But its also not an AIW card, which can be had for 350.

Seriously, 400 is a very good deal for an X800 XTPE . . . unfortunately I don't have 400 to spend and it wouldn't be a very worthwhile upgrade from my 6800 GT. I considered though, to ease the installation headaches of my HDTV Wonder.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: Bateluer

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: munky
I can get an AIW x800xt for $340 new, I say keys should drop the price to say $300-350 range, maybe then someone would buy it.

It's not an XT munky. Its an XTPE with an ATI Silencer 4 rev.2 on it. With digital USB camera and a nice software bundle.

Still think I should drop the price? The only ATI card faster than this one is an X850XTPE. And only a smidge faster at that. 20MHz faster core and 30MHz faster memory. Almost negligible.

But its also not an AIW card, which can be had for 350.

Seriously, 400 is a very good deal for an X800 XTPE . . . unfortunately I don't have 400 to spend and it wouldn't be a very worthwhile upgrade from my 6800 GT. I considered though, to ease the installation headaches of my HDTV Wonder.

No, definately not worthwhile upgrade to a 6800GT.

 

[Malak]

Frank -

PCI-E requires a PCI-E slot, something no doubt your mobo doesn't have. So your only option is the AGP one, otherwise you'd have to get an entirely new mobo.

 

[Franklogus]

Thanks a lot for all you, buddies !!

Your informations were very useful !!

 

[ddogg]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: munky
I can get an AIW x800xt for $340 new, I say keys should drop the price to say $300-350 range, maybe then someone would buy it.

It's not an XT munky. Its an XTPE with an ATI Silencer 4 rev.2 on it. With digital USB camera and a nice software bundle.

Still think I should drop the price? The only ATI card faster than this one is an X850XTPE. And only a smidge faster at that. 20MHz faster core and 30MHz faster memory. Almost negligible.

i feel that $390 for the X800XT-PE is very reasonable...unfortunately i got a X850XT-PE so......

 

[Ronin]

If you're willing to wait, the R520 release (yes, it's a bit away) will drop current prices of the X800 cards. That may provide you a few more financially viable options.