Which x800 GTO: Connect3D or Sapphire Fireblade or HIS?

[t3h l337 n3wb]

Why do you need the pre-overclocked HIS X800GTO if you're just going to overclock yourself? Does it have a better cooler or something?

 

[thesurge]

Yeah, supposedly an ATI siliencer.

 

[thesurge]

hmm

 

[eXx08]

Originally posted by: thesurge
hmm

when do you plan to prchase it because if you wait till christmas I can tell you how good it actually is when I put mine in.

Also yes just get it anyways.

 

[thesurge]

I plan to get it in a couple of days.

I've pretty much narrowed it down to three cards-

The HIS x800GTO IceQ- $195

or

The FIREBLADE x800GTO- $178

or

The x800GTO2- $229

 

[OCNewbie]

Originally posted by: Opteron Guy
No. Do not get any of them. Here is a HIS X800GTO OC for $195. It has better stock speeds than any of them.

Just noticed this is listed as the R480 core as well. But for $229, or about $35 more, wouldn't it be a good idea to go with the 100% unlockable GTO2?

 

[thesurge]

I dunno, is it really that much of difference? From an overclocked x800GTO to a modded x800GTO2?

 

[eXx08]

Originally posted by: OCNewbie

Originally posted by: Opteron Guy
No. Do not get any of them. Here is a HIS X800GTO OC for $195. It has better stock speeds than any of them.

Just noticed this is listed as the R480 core as well. But for $229, or about $35 more, wouldn't it be a good idea to go with the 100% unlockable GTO2?

Yes, so I believe that is the same core as X800 GTO2. If I ma correct, you will have success unclocking it.

 

[thesurge]

No, it is based on the R480 core, but you can't unlock the pipelines.

 

[Cruise51]

If you want a silent card get the HIS. If you want performance get the GTO2. If you want inexpensive overclocking get the fireblade. I'm a cheap ass so I'd get the fireblade.:laugh:

 

[thesurge]

lool. Yeah, that pretty much sums it up. I heard the Fireblade fan is really loud, so i'm not getting that.

Final Question- Is the x800GTO2 worth the 30 dollars over the HIS? x850XTPE speeds vs x850XTPE speeds without 16pipelines. 4pipelines worth 40dollars?

 

[Cruise51]

Originally posted by: thesurge
You have the reg. Sapphire x800gto with a VF700-CU and you get 630/620 (1240)? wow, I really need to look into that solution, only costs $200

The zalman keeps the card very cool but even with it your case temps will go up a lot. Don't go that route unless you have good airflow in your case. If you do it should easily clock past 620/610.

 

[Cruise51]

Tough call but I'd say HIS. (keep in mind I'm a cheap ass lol)

 

[thesurge]

alright, i'll get the HIS. I wish it dropped to $180 though. 😀

 

[thesurge]

w00t