I'm sorry for the very late response.
Thanks for the kind words!
Originally posted by: ShadowOfMyself
Its pretty awesome as it is, the only thing I would change is x1800xl > 7800 gt in about every game once AA is applied (ok, minus OGL ones)
It reflects the overall performance level, although it's kinda mentioned:
Better performance (AA / AF)
ATI is normally less penalized in performance when AA and AF are being used. This can turn a tie into an overall victory if AA and AF are enabled.
In about every D3D game is a bit exaggerated by you.
Originally posted by: LW07
It's very well done, but usually a X1900XT can match a 7900GTX in performance, and is usually faster than the 512mb 7800GTX if you're not running an OpenGL game, which then sometimes it runs a bit slower than a 7800GTX 256mb.
I feel the overall performance (D3D/OpenGL/pure speed/AA and AF/resolution scaling) is very good reflected. Yes, sometimes the X1900 XT matches or exceeds a 7900 GTX, especially when using high resolutions with AA and AF in D3D games. The guide doesn't in any way give the impression that the performance gap between the two is significant.
Originally posted by: Ike0069
After some thought, I think you could add one more direct comparison to the review.
Put in one of the factory OC'd 7900GT's. Since so many of 7900GT owners either OC their stock card, or buy one factopry OC'd, or OC their already factory OC'd 7900GT; it actually makes more sense to me to compare one say at at least 500/1500 (as opposed to 450/1320 stock speeds).
Now I realize most all VC's can be OC'd somewhat, but also most 7900GT's can be clocked higher than 500/1500. That is definitely one for the draws for this card.
For example, I would like to see where an EVGA 7900GT KO (520/1540) compares to the 1800XT and X1900XT. Is it really worth paying $400 for a X1900XT, when I can get a 7900GT KO for $270 ($240 AR)? Does the extra 256MB RAM on the X1900XT/7900GTX make much of a difference in today's games?
I will never deviate from nVidia's reference frequencies or else the guide will turn into chaos.
You talk about 7900 GT, but there're other cards (7600 GT, etc) which this also applies to.
256 vs. 512 MB is a valid point which I kinda want to address in a general video card guide. I'm still undecided if such a guide will be created, though. Do you think this subject is better suited here (by creating a ?buying advices? section or similar)?
Originally posted by: tanishalfelven
i have question. sorry to hijack thread.
you said.
- R4X0
* Supports encoding and decoding of major formats like: MPEG1/2/4, Real Media, DivX og WMV9. It?s very important to note that only VIVO cards can encode content from external devices (video camera, etc).
* Supports techniques which improves IQ though the use of: deinterlacing and shaders.
does the x800 series support mpeg4 encoding. if so which programs ?
would it be possible to capture tv (thorugh a pci tv tuner ) and have the encoding burden shared by the processor and gpu. (my x800gt )
Decoding/encoding support and actual usage are my achilles heel in the guide because of a pretty limited knowledge of these particular subjects.
It says it supports decoding and encoding of these formats at ATI's webpage, although if they mean hardware based for all, I don't know. Relevant information is imo hard to find but I will try to improve it by researching more.
I will revise the guide if found incorrect.
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