x800xl vs x1600

[elmano650]

hey guys i am looking to to get either a radeon x800xl 265mb gdr3 or the x1600 radeon 512 gdr3. they are only about a twenty dollar difference between the two so i could go either way. my question is how much more preforance would i see out of the x1600

 

[imperfectcircle25]

The 1600 is a step down from an 800xl in gaming performance. For an HTPC the 1600 may be better since it has Avivo and h.264 accelerator

 

[Alpha4]

Succinctly put elmano.

ImperfectCircle, The 1600 is definitely geared towards augmenting a hardcore media box more than a gaming rig. Also, very few games make use of 512mb framebuffers just yet. I daresay the concept is only ideal for dual-card buyers interested in future-proofing their rigs.

On another note, if you're not locked into a choice between those two cards, might I suggest the X800gto with its unlockable shader pipes? It may just be your ticket to a cheaper x800xt if cooling permits. :roll:

 

[bobbydamm]

The x1600 is getting a pretty bad wrap these days.
Before the 7600GT I had/have an X800XL.
It is a very capable kick ass 256bit bus card.
Either way, if you're getting a card and you want something good for low $$ consider either the X800XL or the new 7600GT.
The 7600GT sits on a 128bit bus but at normal res (1024x768) it can kick the pants off the XL sorta, but if you want heavy AA ability over 2x then you need the strength of a 256 bit bus card...I recommend the X800XL or possibly the newer X1800GTO.

 

[angry_ducky]

In the US, you can find a X850XT for under $200.

Which is the best deal on the market, period.

 

[3Ball]

Yea...I would go with X850XT Retail here ----> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102688

Best card for money (IMO)

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[CompGeek]

x1600 series is kinda weak. You'd do better with any of the 8xx cards.
7600GT is another option though x850XT or even x800gto are better products for the money.
x1800gto beats the 7600GT but it needs some price cuts to become a good buy.

 

[imperfectcircle25]

The Microcenter near me in NY has the ATI AIW 800xl 256 on sale for $209, nice card for the money, comes with a tv tuner and remote too! U can check thier website if your interested but it may only be a specific ssale for that stiore?

 

[imperfectcircle25]

ATI AIW 800xl $199

nice card and a good price

 

[bobbydamm]

Yep, better jump on Yesterdays News before it gets recycled.
That card used to cost a Fortune!
Yea Yea, 850....
Lol.
$169
I can't believe it.