What Should I get? X800 pro PCI-E, or 6800NU PCI-E

EarthwormJim

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I've already got my system running, and I'm currently using an x700pro. It's ok but I want something faster. What I really want is either a 6800gt PCI-E or an x800XL, but those are never coming out anytime soon. I've only got about two weeks before I can return the x700 pro, so out of my available options what should I get? The MSI 6800NU 256mb PCI-E card for about $330, or should I spend $70 more and get an MSI x800PRO PCI-E. If the 6800 can flash to gt, that's be great but if it can't, will I hate the card? Help!!!

And if anyone has any news about any 6800gt's or x800xl's for $450 or less coming out in the next two weeks that'd be great.
 

Matthias99

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Look at some benchmarks and see what level of performance (and cost) you'd be happy with? Like you said, you're taking a chance if you want to buy a 6800NU and try to mod/OC it, whereas the X800Pro is pretty dang fast out of the box.
 

Appledrop

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cant u just return the card, and wait till 6800gt pcie are available ? i dont think it would flash to a gt (the nu). out of x800pro and 6800nu i'd say 70 dollars is reasonable for the performance increase

edit: however, if you have a SLI board get the 6800nu, as u could add another later on obviously