Need new video card, any suggestions?

[jimbob200521]

thinking ati x800xl 256mb. is there anything out there for about $300 that would be better?

ps, ill be adding a water block to it and overclocking it, so stock cooling doesnt matter

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

agp or pci-e?

 

[jimbob200521]

whoops, pci-e

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

You can get a 6800gt for under $300 now

example

 

[Powermoloch]

X800XL or 6800GT

 

[jimbob200521]

would the performance differance between the x800xl or 6800gt and x850xt be worthwhile if i wanted to save up a little more moneys?

 

[shinzwei]

If you can save up another $50 or $60 I'm pretty sure you can get a 7800GT in the FS/FT forum.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: jimbob200521
would the performance differance between the x800xl or 6800gt and x850xt be worthwhile if i wanted to save up a little more moneys?

Stock performance

I don't know what overclocking would change if you plan on doing that with watercooling.

Generally I've read the X800XL isn't a good overclocker, but I've also seen accounts to the contrary.

 

[jimbob200521]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: jimbob200521
would the performance differance between the x800xl or 6800gt and x850xt be worthwhile if i wanted to save up a little more moneys?

Stock performance

I don't know what overclocking would change if you plan on doing that with watercooling.

Generally I've read the X800XL isn't a good overclocker, but I've also seen accounts to the contrary.

i had a x800xl and i was able to overclock it about 50mhz on core and ram each. but the card is now dead, and i was just wondering if, since i had bought the card about 6-8 months ago, if any other cards had come out in my price range that were better.

 

[xtknight]

6800GT or wait and see for X800GTO², which claims to be 100% able to unlock and overclock to X850XT. The X800GTO² (256MB) is supposed to be $220 according to TechPowerup. http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/overclocking/vidcard/127/3

 

[compgeek89]

You can get an eVGA 7800 GT + SLI Mobo for $360 - thats my suggestion. Sell the mobo after you get it.

 

[BigfootKevin]

X800XL

 

[compgeek89]

I highly suggest the 6800 GT for advanced HDR. I just started using HDR on Far Cry and Ill tell you, I wouldnt go back. Its simply 2x as gorgeous compared to no-HDR.

 

[jimbob200521]

Originally posted by: compgeek89
I highly suggest the 6800 GT for advanced HDR. I just started using HDR on Far Cry and Ill tell you, I wouldnt go back. Its simply 2x as gorgeous compared to no-HDR.

HDR? havent heard of it

 

[compgeek89]

High Dynamic Range Lighting

Makes lighting more realistic.

 

[Fallengod]

IMO the best video card deals would be finding someone on forums selling a 6800GT or 6800 ultra. People sell 6800 GT's for around $230-$250max on a regular basis. I myself just bought a BFG 6800GT the other day for $250 shipped. Id shoot for a BFG or eVGA card, because both have a lifetime warranty.

If you are interested in a BFG 6800 GT AGP. I know someone selling one for $230 shipped on Hardocp forum. LMK. People have sold some ultras pretty low as well. Like $270-$300. Everyone is upgrading to 7800GT's and GTX's, which makes good deals for others.

There is also a ebay/paypal coupon that is 10% off, so if you find someone on forum to list it on ebay for you real quick, you can get $25 max off.

 

[Sentry2]

Originally posted by: compgeek89
You can get an eVGA 7800 GT + SLI Mobo for $360 - thats my suggestion. Sell the mobo after you get it.

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