***X1900XTX Crossfire 3Dmark 03,05,06***

[DrZoidberg]

nice x1800xt for $349? can i get one at that price too? only see it at $469 at newegg cheapest.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: DrZoidberg
nice x1800xt for $349? can i get one at that price too? only see it at $469 at newegg cheapest.

I got lucky on a hot deal. CompUSA, probably by accident, listed the X1800XT on their website for $399 for a few hours. And w/ ATI's $50 rebate, makes it $349. I haven't opened it up til I see the X1900XT prices and benchies.

 

[Jodiuh]

LMFAO! Right on brother. I ordered another GTX 256 and STILL can't do F.E.A.R. @ 4xAA with solid 60. IMO, if that can't be done yet, screw it...sellin' off my GTX, return the other and order myself a 1900xt...

 

[Steelski]

Originally posted by: xtx4u

Originally posted by: M0RPH

Originally posted by: xtx4u
i get 6050 and 3000 SM 2.0 and 3000 SM3.0/HDR score 1050 cpu score with my 7800 GT sli and a newcastle 3800+ setup, that crossfire score can be better considering iz using an X2 cpu and 2x 1900xtx

Those scores are about 50% better than yours. That's a hell of a lot in the world of 3Dmark scores. Sorry bud.

I'm talking about the x1900 xtx only 3000 higher even with a much better cpu, if I had a x2 CPU I'd only be 2k points behind

HeeeeeeeeeY Buddy,

Why do you neglect to state the fact that the XTX not overclocked got a score over 6000 on its own and not in crossfire,
Please. tell me you saw that and thought. I dont care, My SLI rig runs that fast and probably costs the same.

 

[Lord Banshee]

Wow finaly some good(real) scores

Now these scores are what i expected from the card... now lets wait for xbitlabs or anandtech to do some game benches

 

[fbrdphreak]

I saw the 3DM05 ~12K score and was like "Wow, that's weak for two brand new GPU's." Lo and behold it was with one card, LOL!

 

[otispunkmeyer]

jus like to add.....X1900XT and XTX are available from powercolor, connect 3d, HIS, Sapphire and the like, all in stock in the UK

 

[blckgrffn]

lol, love Hard OCP - "Very annoying fan whine approaching that of the 5800U."

While I don't dispute that the 1900 is an awesome card, the 7800 series did lower power requirements etc over the previous generation as well. I, for one, hope that trend continues as cool and quiet is also attractive.

That said, I wish I could afford one of these monsters...

Nat

 

[xtx4u]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: xtx4u

Originally posted by: Spike

Originally posted by: M0RPH

Originally posted by: xtx4u
i get 6050 and 3000 SM 2.0 and 3000 SM3.0/HDR score 1050 cpu score with my 7800 GT sli and a newcastle 3800+ setup, that crossfire score can be better considering iz using an X2 cpu and 2x 1900xtx

Those scores are about 50% better than yours. That's a hell of a lot in the world of 3Dmark scores. Sorry bud.

Think about it from a money prospect. Two $300 cards with a $200 cpu vs what, ~$1100 in cards (or more) and a $400 CPU. Thats over twice the money for 50% gain in speed. Now don't get me wrong, those scores are definitly impressive and computer parts are all about dimishing returns as you go for the best of the best but the previous poster still has a point.

And 3Dmark is synthetic. My 7800GT does VERY well in 3Dmark06 beating out a number of ATI cards that are faster in the real world. I look forward to actual game benchmarks.

-spike

7800 GT cost 260 average, now stop saying that iz 300!! cause I got 200 for brandnew PNY one during christmas, and I just got my final 50 dollar rebate this week!!!!!!!

And I just bought a brand new X1800XT for $349 which is probably the best bang for your buck currently. Higher-end is always going to have a higher premium but some folks are want the best and willing to pay for it.

x1800xt for 349? please show link

 

[Capt Caveman]

Link to Hot Deal - http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1783603&enterthread=y

 

[OneOfTheseDays]

What I do not understand is why ATI cannot produce a low-noise cooling system. The heatsink is massive and the contraption takes up two slots as is, why not put a big ol' fan on it and run it at slower RPM's? instead they put the damn whiny ass fans that run with high pitcehd squealing noises.

I may be in the minority here, but noise IS a serious factor for me. If this card can't be modded or outfitted with a low-noise solution I won't buy it.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: Sudheer Anne
What I do not understand is why ATI cannot produce a low-noise cooling system. The heatsink is massive and the contraption takes up two slots as is, why not put a big ol' fan on it and run it at slower RPM's? instead they put the damn whiny ass fans that run with high pitcehd squealing noises.

I may be in the minority here, but noise IS a serious factor for me. If this card can't be modded or outfitted with a low-noise solution I won't buy it.

Here is your solution: Arctic Cooling Accelero X2

 

[tallman45]

Originally posted by: Sudheer Anne
What I do not understand is why ATI cannot produce a low-noise cooling system. The heatsink is massive and the contraption takes up two slots as is, why not put a big ol' fan on it and run it at slower RPM's? instead they put the damn whiny ass fans that run with high pitcehd squealing noises.

I may be in the minority here, but noise IS a serious factor for me. If this card can't be modded or outfitted with a low-noise solution I won't buy it.

Thats why the Arctic Cooling Silencers were made, exhausing how air out of the case is a great idea for ATI to use as well. I am sure given a little time AC will come out with a model to fit the X1900, they have one for just about every other Vid card made.

 

[fern420]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: Sudheer Anne
What I do not understand is why ATI cannot produce a low-noise cooling system. The heatsink is massive and the contraption takes up two slots as is, why not put a big ol' fan on it and run it at slower RPM's? instead they put the damn whiny ass fans that run with high pitcehd squealing noises.

I may be in the minority here, but noise IS a serious factor for me. If this card can't be modded or outfitted with a low-noise solution I won't buy it.

Here is your solution: Arctic Cooling Accelero X2

anyone know where i can buy one? i cant find it listed anywhere.

 

[blckgrffn]

I like keeping my warranty though, so if ATI could do that themselves, that would be great...