Need some help deciding-x800GT / 6800XT

[Moltnrok]

I've been an ATI fan, but my 9800pro just died on me and I'd like to replace it with something a bit more capable but not blow my budget. I've got to keep it under $200, and I've found these 2 cards:
http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=property&item=14-121-206
ASUS N6800XT/TD/128 Geforce 6800XT 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail

and this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102619
SAPPHIRE 100136L Radeon X800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail

I watch lots of movies on my computer, and play games like BF2, HL2, COD2 etc
Which card is likely to give me more bang for the buck in my games? I'm not too familiar with Nvidia's 6800XT, but I thought the XT's were quite a bit higher-end than a 6600GT which are running about $130-150 right now.
I plan to order today, I just wanted to make sure the 6800xt wouldn't be a better card than the x800gt I had planned to order already.

 

[JPB]

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=359&card2=314

For a few dollars more...looks like the X800 out performs the XT

 

[Moltnrok]

Thanks for the link, that page cleared it up very well!
Looks like it's a no-brainer to me....x800gt is clearly a faster card.

 

[Eureka]

Hmm... why not save up a bit more and get a 6800GS?

Or howabout a GTO and mod it, although I'm not sure about the success rate nowadays?

Norm

 

[Nextman916]

Well cevil the success rate is not very high right now also the OP is using agp thats why both his cards posted are agp...... The 6600gt dominates the x800gt in every game out http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2540&p=1 -linky. I would probably go for a 6800nu and OC/unlock that which would dominate both cards. Or if you dont mind getting a used card you can get an x800xl for cheap in fs/ft.

 

[Wentelteefje]

The 6600gt dominates the x800gt in every game out

:Q

EDIT: My mistake, but you could be partially right... Although some reviews clearly show the X800GT a better choice, there are also ones that prefer the 6600GT... Weird...

Pro ATI

Pro Nvidia

 

[hans030390]

I'd save for a 6800gs, because its a GREAT performer, about $210, and has shader model 3 (not found in x800 series) BUT, if you are planning on upgrading next year or maybe a bit later, you may be fine with Sm2 till then.

 

[Hyperlite]

Originally posted by: Nextman916
Well cevil the success rate is not very high right now also the OP is using agp thats why both his cards posted are agp...... The 6600gt dominates the x800gt in every game out http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2540&p=1 -linky. I would probably go for a 6800nu and OC/unlock that which would dominate both cards. Or if you dont mind getting a used card you can get an x800xl for cheap in fs/ft.

6800GS>6800nu

i want someone to try 6800GS SLI too. for $200 a card, that seems like it would work pretty well...