Official X800xt Review

**adamp2p** · 05-10-2004, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by Agent Smith@9 May 2004 - 19:54
Fuck yeah i cant wait till the 21st You think i should wait for xt on the 15th of june, or is there no point?

I would hold out on that upgrade if I were you. For one thing, the really exiting performance increases will come with the introduction of PCI Express. The AGP slot will be old news. I personally see no reason in upgrading until then. My 9800 Pro still definately does the trick for me...

**asmithz** · 05-10-2004, 05:04 AM

Whens PCI express coming? And what is it?

I have gf mx 440 right now, i need to update. I want to get something on the 21st while i have the money.

**asmithz** · 05-10-2004, 05:27 AM

though, although the general timeframe should be sometime between the 21st and the 31st of May or maybe even later.

Its says in Tom's review, i am just going to wait. 16 pipelines, i cant wait

**adamp2p** · 05-10-2004, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by Agent Smith@9 May 2004 - 21:35

though, although the general timeframe should be sometime between the 21st and the 31st of May or maybe even later.

Its says in Tom's review, i am just going to wait. 16 pipelines, i cant wait

You better have some SERIOUS cash on hand if you want one of those puppies!

**asmithz** · 05-10-2004, 05:35 AM

Umm you better look at the price

X800 XT

Same price as 9800XT

I have just enogh to get it, barley. Well mabey i will get the X800 pro, i mean there is no real big diff. And i will save $100

**adamp2p** · 05-10-2004, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by Agent Smith@9 May 2004 - 21:43
Umm you better look at the price

X800 XT

Same price as 9800XT

I have just enogh to get it, barley. Well mabey i will get the X800 pro, i mean there is no real big diff. And i will save $100

$500, I don't think I will pay that much. By the time PCI Express comes out that price will be down AT LEAST $100, plus, I would usually go for on of the add in board (AIB) parners version anyways. The name brand ATI is nowhere near as badass as HiS.

**asmithz** · 05-10-2004, 06:14 AM

What is PCI Express, and when will it be here?

**bigdawgfoxx** · 05-10-2004, 12:09 PM

PCI express is a new slot on the motherboard. It is MUCH faster then the AGP slot, and allows for much greater bandwith. Im not sure when it will be here but it will be months...