We were waiting for ATI new GPU line 6 months, when it comes out it can't compete with the NV top model. HD 29000XT beats NV 8800GTS and is supposed to be cheaper, this is good but after 6 moths i would expect something more than a 12% boost over 8800 GTS. I think that ATI missed a production cycle, that was the case of 3Dfx who tried to catch up Riva TNT and when they did, Nv released GF 256...
I hope that the R650 chip will be on top when it's launched. NV 8800 Ultra is a OC 8800GTX, nothing new but they can be well working on a 8900 or maybe a new 9000 series...
Personally a 3rd 3D competitor would be the best solution
I hope that the R650 chip will be on top when it's launched. NV 8800 Ultra is a OC 8800GTX, nothing new but they can be well working on a 8900 or maybe a new 9000 series...
Personally a 3rd 3D competitor would be the best solution