X1950PRO 256 vs 512 MB

[rileychris]

Is there a big difference between these in performance, heat, noise?

X1950PRO 256 MB

X1950PRO 512 MB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...ubmit=ENE&Description=X1950PRO&Ntk=all

It seems you can get both for about the same price. Is there somehting better for $200?

 

[zodder]

For the same price, more memory is a good thing.

 

[MrWizzard]

From what I have seen and read 7 - 10 FPS.

A good comparison is the 1900XT 512 vs the 1900XT 256. There is one in the video section of anand. Here is a link

 

[rileychris]

Thanks guys. I was looking for some benchmarks at TomsHardware and their card descriptions don't seem to match up.

I am thinking about getting a X1950XT 256 now for $245.

So how is the X1950XT 256mb vs the X1950PRO 512MB? Anyone seen these 2 benched?

 

[A5]

48 shaders > 36 shaders

I went with the XT, but I would wait for the mid-range G80 parts unless you need a replacement ASAP (like I did).

 

[40sTheme]

X1950XT will wipe the floor with the Pro.

 

[GEOrifle]

Originally posted by: 40sTheme
X1950XT will wipe the floor with the Pro.

Yes, sure.
And where did you find X1950XT?
Noone seen it.

 

[Cobalt]

Is the X1950Pro a worthwhile upgrade over a 7800GT? A new card will cost me $149.

EDIT: BBATI 256MB version.

 

[dguy6789]

Originally posted by: cobalt
Is the X1950Pro a worthwhile upgrade over a 7800GT? A new card will cost me $149.

EDIT: BBATI 256MB version.

I would not do it. Going from a 7800GT, the only cards I would consider worth an upgrade would be an 8800GTS or 8800GTX. Even the X1950XTX is not faster by enough of a margin for me to consider it worth it.

 

[JPB]

Originally posted by: dguy6789

Originally posted by: cobalt
Is the X1950Pro a worthwhile upgrade over a 7800GT? A new card will cost me $149.

EDIT: BBATI 256MB version.

I would not do it. Going from a 7800GT, the only cards I would consider worth an upgrade would be an 8800GTS or 8800GTX. Even the X1950XTX is not faster by enough of a margin for me to consider it worth it.

Those two mentioned cards should be like night and day difference.

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=442&card2=313

 

[450R]

Originally posted by: GEOrifle

Originally posted by: 40sTheme
X1950XT will wipe the floor with the Pro.

Yes, sure.
And where did you find X1950XT?
Noone seen it.

WTF? I found one on my bedroom floor after I bought it from NewEgg or any of the other retailers currently selling it.

 

[GEOrifle]

And on your bedrum floor is full up with NONEXISTING X1950XT AGP cards, isn't it ?

 

[CaiNaM]

Originally posted by: dguy6789

Originally posted by: cobalt
Is the X1950Pro a worthwhile upgrade over a 7800GT? A new card will cost me $149.

EDIT: BBATI 256MB version.

I would not do it. Going from a 7800GT, the only cards I would consider worth an upgrade would be an 8800GTS or 8800GTX. Even the X1950XTX is not faster by enough of a margin for me to consider it worth it.

wow... the x1800xt is considerably faster than than a 7800GT, let alone the x1950xt.. not to mention the 79xx series GT and above being much faster as well... the latter offer almost 2x the performance of a 7800GT

 

[Cobalt]

Originally posted by: CaiNaM

Originally posted by: dguy6789

Originally posted by: cobalt
Is the X1950Pro a worthwhile upgrade over a 7800GT? A new card will cost me $149.

EDIT: BBATI 256MB version.

I would not do it. Going from a 7800GT, the only cards I would consider worth an upgrade would be an 8800GTS or 8800GTX. Even the X1950XTX is not faster by enough of a margin for me to consider it worth it.

wow... the x1800xt is considerably faster than than a 7800GT, let alone the x1950xt.. not to mention the 79xx series GT and above being much faster as well... the latter offer almost 2x the performance of a 7800GT

Yeah I did compare some benchmarks and thought it might be a good opportunity. I figured I could sell my 7800GT for around $150 and pick up the x1950pro.