Is this worth it? 6600gt vs X800

[spikeIt]

I'm looking at passively cooled mid-range video cards for my new build. I was all set to order the Gigabyte 6600GT Turbo Force card and then I saw a review on the Gigabyte X800 w/256MB Turbo Force. Both are passively cooled.

My motherboard is SLI capable, but I'm not likely planning to go that route. The X800 is $45 more at ZZF. Obviously, if I do order the X800, I lose the ability to use it in SLI.

Is it worth it to lay out the extra cash (20%) for the X800?

Thanks for your opinions.

 

[Appledrop]

linky to the x800 specs?

 

[spikeIt]

My bad.

Here's a review on the X800: Neoseaker Gigabyte X800

And the Specs of the 2 cards:
X800 Turbo Charge
6600GT

Thanks!

 

[MisterChief]

If you have an SLI capable MoBo, then yeah, get a 6600GT. Best-bang-for-the-hard-earned-buck. But otherwise, get the X800

 

[PrayForDeath]

How much are you paying for the 6600GT? If it's somewhere near 250$ (and this is probably it), get the X800, too much for a 6600GT.

 

[MisterChief]

A local comp. store in San Diego is selling an eVGA 6600GT AGP for $160 :thumbsup:

 

[PrayForDeath]

Originally posted by: MisterChief
A local comp. store in San Diego is selling an eVGA 6600GT AGP for $160 :thumbsup:

Great deal!! You can't find it online under 200$, you should consider posting this on the HT forum.

p.s: 800 posts, yay!

 

[spikeIt]

Actually the 6600GT is $220 shipped at ZZF. I figure between the Turbo charge and the passive cooling, the extra $20 is fine compared to others considering I'd replace the fans, invalidating the warranties. The X800 is $265.

That AGP card is a great deal. My board is PCIe though. Plus the airfare would make that deal prohibitive! 😉

 

[Trente]

Be sure to check this review before deciding on the Gigabyte 6600GT: http://www.legionhardware.com/html/doc.php?id=392