Official X800xt Review

[bigdawgfoxx]

I hope this isnt old or nething..but I dont see it on here so here is the official review.

HERE (http://www.tomshardware.com/graphic/20040504/index.html)

The 6800Ultra seems to win on almost all benchmarks at the top.

Untill they turn AA and AF WAY up..then the ATI card begins to soar above the rest :D

[adamp2p]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@9 May 2004 - 17:03
I hope this isnt old or nething..but I dont see it on here so here is the official review.

HERE (http://www.tomshardware.com/graphic/20040504/index.html)

The 6800Ultra seems to win on almost all benchmarks at the top.

Untill they turn AA and AF WAY up..then the ATI card begins to soar above the rest :D
And the resolutions go up too...

;)

[abu_has_the_power]

ati wins hands down. nvidia seems to compensate for it's lack of power with it's connections with lots of gaming companies, such as atari, ubisoft, tdk, and some others.

[asmithz]

When does the X800 XT and GF 6800 Ultra coming out, and what will be the price?

[bigdawgfoxx]

ATI posted a thread on there that said ATI has put hold on release of the X800XT till late June.

X800 Pro is now available on pricewatch.com...I duno why its not on newegg...

[asmithz]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@9 May 2004 - 19:11
ATI posted a thread on there that said ATI has put hold on release of the X800XT till late June.

X800 Pro is now available on pricewatch.com...I duno why its not on newegg...
You suggest x800 over 9800xt?

[bigdawgfoxx]

Heckkk yeah B)

[asmithz]

On pricewatch they have diferan loacations and types, witch is the right one?

I think this one

http://www.pricewatch.com/ri/T4998287-1701.gif

is the right one, the other ones are Sapphire

[tesco]

Originally posted by Agent Smith@9 May 2004 - 22:47
On pricewatch they have diferan loacations and types, witch is the right one?

I think this one

http://www.pricewatch.com/ri/T4998287-1701.gif

is the right one, the other ones are Sapphire
any x800 is an x800, there are different manufacturers of the card, they all have pretty much same performance, but some may have better heatsync and stuff than others.

[asmithz]

Fuck yeah i cant wait till the 21st :D You think i should wait for xt on the 15th of june, or is there no point?

[adamp2p]

Originally posted by Agent Smith@9 May 2004 - 19:54
Fuck yeah i cant wait till the 21st :D 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]

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]

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 :D

[adamp2p]

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

[asmithz]

Umm you better look at the price :P

X800 XT (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?j=1&id=1082519264666&skuId=6628884&productCategoryId=cat01151&type=product)

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]

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

X800 XT (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?j=1&id=1082519264666&skuId=6628884&productCategoryId=cat01151&type=product)

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]

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

[bigdawgfoxx]

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...

[RGX]

Don't forget Tom is well known for having a huge nvidia/intel bias for some time...

[atiVidia]

rofl thats true. altho i think nvidia will still come back with ps3

[kaiweiler]

I'm gonna wait a while till my comp gets obsolete then upgrade the whole thing with a new mobo with PCIexpress, and most likley the HIS version of the x800xt
that won't be within the next few months though, but when I do...
Yeah I think the HIS version of the X800 will be really nice, I have the HIS 9600XT and it's a beauty lol

[bigdawgfoxx]

Yeah..PS3..dont even look that much different...

Are we sure that the PCI Express version wont also be $500 when it comes out?

Tom still rated ATI the best...so if their nvidia bias..that means ati is really good I would guess haha

[adamp2p]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@10 May 2004 - 14:28
Yeah..PS3..dont even look that much different...

Are we sure that the PCI Express version wont also be $500 when it comes out?

Tom still rated ATI the best...so if their nvidia bias..that means ati is really good I would guess haha
You see as soon as these products are on the market for 3 or 4 months and all of the OEMs are dumping them the prices will definately go down to $400.

;)

[abu_has_the_power]

dude, with a good cooling system, u can prob oc a 9800xt or even a pro to compete with the x800, except 4 the # of pipelines

[bigdawgfoxx]

Originally posted by abu_has_the_power@10 May 2004 - 19:13
dude, with a good cooling system, u can prob oc a 9800xt or even a pro to compete with the x800, except 4 the # of pipelines
This is completly false I would have to say.

This card is like scoring 15,000 in 3DMark03 right? If not I know I have seen over 12,000 in 3DMark03

The 9800XT might get around 7,000 max.

[adamp2p]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx+10 May 2004 - 17:46--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (bigdawgfoxx @ 10 May 2004 - 17:46)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-abu_has_the_power@10 May 2004 - 19:13
dude, with a good cooling system, u can prob oc a 9800xt or even a pro to compete with the x800, except 4 the # of pipelines
This is completly false I would have to say.

This card is like scoring 15,000 in 3DMark03 right? If not I know I have seen over 12,000 in 3DMark03

The 9800XT might get around 7,000 max. [/b][/quote]
;)

[asmithz]

Originally posted by abu_has_the_power@10 May 2004 - 17:13
dude, with a good cooling system, u can prob oc a 9800xt or even a pro to compete with the x800, except 4 the # of pipelines
Theres no way in hell 9800xt can get to a x800. Its twice a good then the 9800.


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...

So that would mean that i would have to buy a new mobo, and i bet it wont be cheap. Anyways since you said that it will be in a couple months i will just upgrade then, i get the x800 for now.

[adamp2p]

Originally posted by Agent Smith+10 May 2004 - 20:50--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Agent Smith @ 10 May 2004 - 20:50)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-abu_has_the_power@10 May 2004 - 17:13
dude, with a good cooling system, u can prob oc a 9800xt or even a pro to compete with the x800, except 4 the # of pipelines
Theres no way in hell 9800xt can get to a x800. Its twice a good then the 9800.


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...

So that would mean that i would have to buy a new mobo, and i bet it wont be cheap. Anyways since you said that it will be in a couple months i will just upgrade then, i get the x800 for now. [/b][/quote]
If you have the cash, it&#39;s your move&#33;

[asmithz]

Thats my ponit i have the money. I really want better graphics now :P I can always sell the x800, and save up when the pci express comes.