OK all you Hardware guru's

[Hephaistion]

I am a guru myself, but I am having a hard time deciding what new Video Card to buy.
Here are my choices:

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=335820&pfp=BROWSE

PNY VERTO 6800GS (Factory OC'ed)
Core Clock Speed: 470 MHz
Memory Speed: 1.1 GHz ($199)

http://www.sapphiretech.com/en/products/graphics_overview.php?gpid=133

Sapphire X1600Pro ($200-$150)

I am a diehard ATI fan, but ATI needs to step up, I mean dang, the specs vs. price war is being won by nVidia.

I currently have a Power Color X800GT PCIE

[Blak_Phoenix]

Re: OK all you Hardware guru's

Well i would say the x1600, and did you mean prices from $200-$250???

[Hephaistion]

Re: OK all you Hardware guru's

No those are the right prices.

[Blak_Phoenix]

Re: OK all you Hardware guru's

OK , well i that case, yea i would prob go for the x1600, have you had a look at the benckmarks for the 2 cards? Im not quite as up to date on how the x1600 perofrms.. ill have a quick look now.

[Blak_Phoenix]

Re: OK all you Hardware guru's

Actually i take that back, get the 6800 GS, although the x1600 gives a better 3DMark05 score, it doesnt perform nearly as well as the 6800 GS does in most games. Now i dont knnow how much better the x1600 pro is from the XT, but if there isnt much between them, then go for the 6800 GS or even the x800XL.

Here is a link for some benches on those three cards.

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...1896686,00.asp

[box_boy]

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Yeah the X1600 preforms horribly, dunno why your a diehard ATi fan, their products have been lacking over the past year or two.

[redearedslider]

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thats not true.. you just should know where to look... i got my card for 300 euro's which is about the same in dollars... just DONNNTTTT take x1300 or x1600 cards... ,the x1800 or x850 xt kinda cards are the better cards...just wait a vew more weeks the prices will drop..

[Hephaistion]

Re: OK all you Hardware guru's

Yeah the X1600 preforms horribly, dunno why your a diehard ATi fan, their products have been lacking over the past year or two.

That is why I am considering an nVidia card.

[N2K]

Re: OK all you Hardware guru's

go nvidia

[Hephaistion]

Re: OK all you Hardware guru's

go nvidia

Ok, that was a compelling reason....:banana: :ar15: :banana:

[N2K]

Re: OK all you Hardware guru's

nvidia, enough said

[<DV8>mrbucket]

Re: OK all you Hardware guru's

Save your money another 2-3 months. Wait until the 7800gtx drops. That card right now is the one to beat, without going to 512, or sli.

[Sir. S.A.S]

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yeh ill stick to an Nvidia at the moment there the stronger cards!

[Uncleadolph]

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Yea, currently nVIDIA is slightly ahead of ATI in graphics. But, waiting a few months, I expect ATI may take the lead and then handed back to nVIDIA. But, just research and check about the future cards to see if the new ones may be worth buying.

-Ben

[Hephaistion]

Re: OK all you Hardware guru's

Ok I bought the XFX 6800GS(OC) for $226 shipped from Amazon.com I read an awsome review.