x800xl or x800GTO?

[Sniper82]

Can get a brand new Powercolor X800GTO or and X800XL(for $10 more but used). Which would you go with? I know the X800XL is faster but I heard X800GTO's can unlock and o/c well.

Is it more safe to go with the X800XL and just o/c it?

 

[beserker15]

well, an x800gto with 16 pipes is an x800xl. they both have the same clocks. depending on the x800gto's core, it may unlock and overclock like mad. however, some x800gto uses the same core as the x800xl so those might not overclock so well. only get the x800gto if you're sure that brand and model is moddable.

 

[Cruise51]

Does the Powercolor x800gto your considering have all 16 pipes enable by default like this one?
http://www.systemcooling.com/powercolor_x800gto16-01.html
If so, it pretty much is an x800xl. I'd also consider something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102483R

 

[akshayt]

At stock and manufacturer specs, X800XL should beat a X800GTO

 

[TanisHalfElven]

http://www.digital-daily.com/video/x1600_x800_6600gt/index05.htm