What's the verdict on the 6800XT 256mb?

[hootpie]

I found an eVGA 6800XT 256mb for $79 after MIR on NewEgg here.

For BF2/HL2, will this card do a pretty good job? I'm going to be using it with a 2405fpw.

I found some HL2 reviews, which show that it's very playable at 1280x1024 4xAA, 8xAF, but I can't seem to find any other reviews (nor any BF2 reviews).

For $79...it seems like a steal.

Edit: It comes with a Microsoft AOE III too.

 

[Cookie Monster]

It wont be fast for high res like 16x12, but really good for that price. It would eat alive an X1300pro/7300GS which sits at that pricepoint.

But even a better Deal

7600GS costing $99 AR!!

 

[emilyek]

6800XT is a worse card than a 6600GT.

7600gt is the cheapest gaming-viable card out right now.

 

[hootpie]

Originally posted by: emilyek
6800XT is a worse card than a 6600GT.

7600gt is the cheapest gaming-viable card out right now.

Are you sure about the 6600GT being > 6800XT? This review says otherwise: http://www.guru3d.com/article/content/286/9/

 

[hootpie]

Any other input?