X1800XT or X1900GT

[StevenNevets]

They are around the same price, which one would perform better in those games?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814195019
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102022

 

[tvdang7]

x1800xt. bf2 and css love that card.

 

[Zenoth]

Definitely the X1800XT ... but I think you should try to get your hands on a X1900XT instead, or even a GeForce 7900GT or GTX.

But, yeah, if you really only have those two cards to choose from, go with X1800XT.

 

[Slitherythesnake]

Get the X1800XT.

 

[StevenNevets]

Originally posted by: Zenoth
Definitely the X1800XT ... but I think you should try to get your hands on a X1900XT instead, or even a GeForce 7900GT or GTX.

But, yeah, if you really only have those two cards to choose from, go with X1800XT.

I was going with the 7900 GT KO but now that the rebate is gone I feel it's a little to pricey to be worth it for me.

I don't have to get one of these cards but arn't they the best cards for -$200+?

x1800xt it is, unless they are still out of stock when I finaly get to order
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I don't care if the video card can overclock well or is best left alone, I take advantage of what I get.
Is the x1800xt a good overclocker on stock cooling?


BTW: you guys do know I'm talking about the 256MB version?

 

[JPB]

If you get to order the XT you'll be lucky. When they get them, they usually get ONE of them. I went this morning to order the same card ( X1800 XT 256 ) from Newegg. It was not even on the site. AT ALL...and I had it in the wishlist for a month. Loaded wishlist to cart this morning, card was not in it. So then I searched the entire site...no where to be found. So I ordered the HIS X1900 GT with the Arctic Cooler type sink. Then a few hours later, it was back on the site, but said auto notify. You better pay attention to it if you want one.

 

[StevenNevets]

My expected ordering times always get screwed up one way or another. Weather it be the builder gone for whatever reason or price changes

If this is not in on Tuesday (if I order, for once) then I won't get it.

Hopefully it is though, looks nice

 

[TheRyuu]

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=321969 (OOS)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102027 (X1800GTO2)

 

[LOUISSSSS]

you'll prob get VERY similar frame rates... in source, you won't notice the difference at all, i'm not too familiar with bf2, but should be similar, i'd buy the cheaper

 

[moddedcompsdotcom]

get the 1900gt, bf2 loves that card, check it out http://moddedcomps.com/1900.html

 

[Roguestar]

Originally posted by: moddedcompsdotcom
get the 1900gt, bf2 loves that card, check it out http://moddedcomps.com/1900.html

Originally posted by: tvdang7
x1800xt. bf2 and css love that card.

So... is the jury still out? I'd like to know which will run better at 1280*1024 with everything turned on.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

they will perform within 10 fps of each other

 

[moddedcompsdotcom]

if im not mistaken the 1900gt has more pixel shaders, but i could be wrong

 

[hmorphone]

Originally posted by: Roguestar

So... is the jury still out? I'd like to know which will run better at 1280*1024 with everything turned on.

Depends on the game. According to the latest THG charts, about half the games were faster on the XT and the other half on the GT. Some games seem to prefer the XT's extra pipes, and others seem to prefer the GT's extra shaders. The problem with finding good comparisons between the two is that many reviews compare the GT with a 512 XT. There is a significant difference between the 256 XT and the 512 XT in some benchmarks. The XT's stock cooler is louder than the GT's, takes up two slots compared to the GT's one, but is a more effective cooler than the GT's stock cooler.

 

[StevenNevets]

What the hell is this.... now both cards are off of newegg:disgust:

 

[JPB]

This here is a pretty good review of the X1800XT 256 vs. X1900GT. This review is what I based my choice on. http://www.behardware.com/articles/634-2/ati-radeon-x1900-gt-vs-7900-x1800.html Yea, I see that their both not on the egg now. When I ordered the HIS IceQ3 GT...it was in stock....and 5 minutes later, it was out of stock. Wonder if they'll get more of the GT in ? I doubt they get more of the XT 256 since new ones are coming.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

i recommend teh x1900gt. if only since its availabe for 199. both card are super. can't go wrong with either

 

[JPB]

I agree, I would go with the GT. In the review, the XT and the GT is only a few frames seperated. With newer games, the extra shaders the GT has may prove beneficial.

 

[StevenNevets]

Its either this brand of a x1900gt for $25 more
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161016

or this card - how are these rebates?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127206

 

[JPB]

Well, it depends on what res and settings. Most people have not even gotten their rebates after a few months. I wouldnt put much faith in it, unless you want to be on the phone for days or weeks on end. I would go with the GT depending on res, but if not, why not this one... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814195002

 

[StevenNevets]

Here's my soon to be huge gaming moniter (1680 x 1050 resolution)

Monitor: BenQ FP202W Black 20.1" 8ms Widescreen LCD Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014105

to power that I need a good video card, the x1900gt would probobly be enough but now that the cheap one is off the site I have a good idea
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Check this awsome combo deal
I was already going to get the x2 3800 AM2 cpu and now theres a $50 instant rebate with the high-performing video card

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80721-8
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=321985

Now that's still $25 more but in N.J. we pay tax on Newegg...
but a few items I was going to buy are on zzf as well... so the free shipping and no taxes covers the $25


Conclusion: If the rebate works out I'm getting a X1900 XT for the same price of an already cheap x1900gt