refurb Radeon X800 XL AGP or new Radeon X850 Pro AGP = $119

[EvanAdams]

will both x800 and x850 pro be about same speed OC'd? OR is x800 about x850 pro speeds OC'd?

 

[iRaven]

Originally posted by: otaec
seems like you can get free shipping as standard on either card now, the x800xl and the x850pro. Anyone know if the x850 can be modded to x850PE?

NOOOOOO, I just purchased the x800xl yesterday and shipping was $15.

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

damn- you got screwed- that sucks man

 

[Nessism]

Originally posted by: iRaven

Originally posted by: otaec
seems like you can get free shipping as standard on either card now, the x800xl and the x850pro. Anyone know if the x850 can be modded to x850PE?

NOOOOOO, I just purchased the x800xl yesterday and shipping was $15.

Banner ad states free shipping for $150 purchase. Seems like they lowered it though.

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

apprently not-
i stuck a x800xl in cart WITH the 5% off and it showed free ship ($113.05 total) and thats what quique did as he posted earlier...
free ship is not code based- its hard coded into ati shipping system

 

[stag3]

wow hosed i jumped in as soon as i saw this post and got stiffed the 15 bucks shipping also, mine came out to 134 shipped to CA booooo
receive today, booted up fine
it is much bigger than i thought it would be (by bigger i mean longer)

 

[bryantp]

Originally posted by: stag3
wow hosed i jumped in as soon as i saw this post and got stiffed the 15 bucks shipping also, mine came out to 134 shipped to CA booooo
receive today, booted up fine
it is much bigger than i thought it would be (by bigger i mean longer)

Just ordered and got free shipping
SubTotal $119.00
Discount -$5.95
Sales Tax $0.00
Shipping & Handling
Standard Shipping (3-5 business days)
$0.00
Total $113.05
The other options are not free ...

 

[gjc12]

Thanks everyone for all the info, I jumped on the X800XL. 5% off worked, got free shipping, but paid tax in Texas.

Radeon? X800 XL AGP 256MB D/V/VIVO Whitebox - REFURB* + Standard Warranty $119.00 -$5.95
Subtotal: $119.00
Discount: -$5.95
Tax: $9.33
Shipping & Handling:
Standard Shipping (3-5 business days) FREE!!!
Total Due: $122.38

 

[neovan]

are these cards better than a X800GTO?

 

[bryantp]

Originally posted by: neovan
are these cards better than a X800GTO?

6800GS competes with X800GTO. X800XL competes 6800GT.

 

[neovan]

Originally posted by: bryantp

Originally posted by: neovan
are these cards better than a X800GTO?

6800GS competes with X800GTO. X800XL competes 6800GT.

so is the 6800GS faster than the 6800GT?

 

[neovan]

Originally posted by: neovan

Originally posted by: bryantp

Originally posted by: neovan
are these cards better than a X800GTO?

6800GS competes with X800GTO. X800XL competes 6800GT.

so is the 6800GS faster than the 6800GT?

Just looked it up...the 6800GT is the faster card.

Anyways...just ordered the X800XL and with free shipping with coupon code = $113.XX

 

[EvanAdams]

Originally posted by: neovan

Originally posted by: bryantp

Originally posted by: neovan
are these cards better than a X800GTO?

6800GS competes with X800GTO. X800XL competes 6800GT.

so is the 6800GS faster than the 6800GT?

And what about the X850 Pro?

 

[LordGestle]

X800 XL 256/512MB (400/1000) (AGP/PCIe)
- 16 pixel shader units ? 16 TMUs ? 16 ROPs - 6 vertex shader units
It performs a bit better than an X850 Pro. The card has a pretty similar performance as a 6800 GT.

Please see this link on HardOCP for a good video card buying guide.
HardForum: The Video Buyer's Guide:

 

[Super56K]

Nice, I'm glad I decided not to buy the x800xl when there was a $15 shipping charge last week. $113.05 shipped is a sweet deal for it.

 

[EvanAdams]

Originally posted by: LordGestle
Please see this link on HardOCP for a good video card buying guide.
HardForum: The Video Buyer's Guide:

So question is how do these refurb x850 pro's OC as compared to the x800XL. Seems to make no sence to buy the 850pro. Any reason one should get the 850pro other than no more stock of the 800xl's?

 

[bryantp]

Originally posted by: EvanAdams

Originally posted by: LordGestle
Please see this link on HardOCP for a good video card buying guide.
HardForum: The Video Buyer's Guide:

So question is how do these refurb x850 pro's OC as compared to the x800XL. Seems to make no sence to buy the 850pro. Any reason one should get the 850pro other than no more stock of the 800xl's?

I show the 800XLs in stock?

As for OC. The XL only clocks up between 15-35 on every web page article I have seen. So the results are not as good you might hope for.

 

[Craig234]

Is the 5% discount code withint the rules to share and use, or is it intended only for those to whom it's sent?

 

[wazzledoozle]

Originally posted by: Craig234
Is the 5% discount code withint the rules to share and use, or is it intended only for those to whom it's sent?

Shhhhhhh.

 

[EvanAdams]

Originally posted by: bryantp

Originally posted by: EvanAdams

Originally posted by: LordGestle
Please see this link on HardOCP for a good video card buying guide.
HardForum: The Video Buyer's Guide:

So question is how do these refurb x850 pro's OC as compared to the x800XL. Seems to make no sence to buy the 850pro. Any reason one should get the 850pro other than no more stock of the 800xl's?

I show the 800XLs in stock?

As for OC. The XL only clocks up between 15-35 on every web page article I have seen. So the results are not as good you might hope for.

No that is not my point. From the HardForum: The Video Buyer's Guide "X850 Pro usually overclock a bit better than a X800 XL therefore nullifying the lead." SO the X800xl is faster than the X850 Pro and you have to OC the X850 Pro to get to X800xl speeds so it is better to just get the X800xl. UNLESS those extra pipes in the X850pro might provide something I'm missing? Do pipes at this level matter? 12 in the X800 and 16 in the X850.

 

[iRaven]

It still pains me to have oredered it on july 4, with 15 shipping
<cries>

 

[hansmuff]

Both excellent cards, at a really great price. Cheaper than ebay.
I love my 850 Pro, clocks to 590/1180 with no sweat. Can't unlock to 16 pipes though.

I do recommend a Artic Cooling Silencer 5 Rev.2 at least for the 850, much quieter and cooler. $20 at svc.com.

 

[hansmuff]

Originally posted by: Glendor
Any way to tell if the AGP version of the X850 Pro is VIVO?

Yes. Click on the 850 on ATIs site and you'll see under features:
S-video and composite video input and output (VIVO)

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

In case anyone looking for PCI Express card-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814131414R

Open Box: POWERCOLOR R43C-TD3D/BULK Radeon X800XL 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - OEM

$112.99
Free Three Day Shipping

 

[draganjr]

Does any one know if the X850 Pro has the 1.6 ns memory or the 2.0?

If it comes with the 1.6 ns memory and the yellow connector then from what I have read from guru3d/techpowerup you can unlock the 12 to 16 and up the speeds.