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RetiredChief   07-30-2007 at 06:45:06 PM

Choice between these two GPU's.

Saphhire X1950 XT - $170 - $20 Ebate + $6 SH&H = $151
256 Megs, 256Bit, 625 Core, 1800 Clk

His X1950Pro (IceQ cooler) - $170 - $30 Rebate = $6 SH&H = $146
512 Megs, 256Bit, 575 Core, 1380 Clk

Prices from Newegg
Toms Vga chart - About 10% higher FPS for X1950XT

Temps ?????

Not currently into Heavy gaming, Nor heavy Photo editing

Current System - 6400 @ 3.2, PS is igreen 600 Watt ( V1 16A, V2 14A, and V3 8A for total of 38 Amps) GPU is ati 2006 AIW (uses X1300 GPU)

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IcY18   07-30-2007 at 06:53:40 PM
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If your not into heavy gaming or photo editing then what is your purpose for getting either of these cards?

For the performance it would be the obvious choice to get the X1950XT, it's the same price and much better performing. Not sure what your motive is and what you want out of the graphics card but you could opt for something like a 7600GT or X1650 rather than cards like these.

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emp   07-30-2007 at 06:54:55 PM
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The X1950XT is far superior than the X1950 Pro, forget about memory or clocks. Those two are based on two different cores, the X1950XT is based on the R580 while the X1950Pro is based on the RV570+ (I believe, not sure).

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RetiredChief   07-30-2007 at 08:14:06 PM
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Icy18 - You are correct, Currently a 7600 Gt, or a 7900GS is satisfactory right now. Plan on staying with what I get thru 08. Not sure what my needs will be 6 monthes from now. Also plan on getting either the ATI TV wonder ($126- new egg),or Hauppauge PVR 1600 (On sale Compusa for $80)

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IcY18   07-30-2007 at 08:29:25 PM
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If you plan to keep this graphics for a little while then i would choose the Saphire X1950Pro, it's cheap and should provide you with plenty of power for long time.

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RetiredChief   07-30-2007 at 08:51:43 PM
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icy19 - Sapphire X1950Pro is $141, and sapphire X1950 Xt is $151 (after $20 rebate). This is current prices at Newegg. Only $10 difference.

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emp   07-30-2007 at 09:08:00 PM
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Obviously the X1950XT :) Have fun gaming

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Hatman   07-30-2007 at 09:13:52 PM
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These arent really heavy gaming cards anymore believe it or not.

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uberman   07-30-2007 at 09:14:35 PM
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Either of those ATI cards should have VIVO and so would negate the need for the TV Wonder or Hauppage.

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RetiredChief   07-30-2007 at 09:47:01 PM
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Hatman - Yes I know they are not for heavy Gaming, but not into heavy gaming.

uberman - Need one, or the other for the TV tuner. I would have gotten the X1900 AIW except that in ATI?AMD altimute wisom - no longer produce - and not supporting the MMC, due to the usoft vista police and there drm crap.

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IcY18   07-30-2007 at 09:56:06 PM
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Well then i would go for the X1950XT, i never take into account mail in rebates because it is not guaranteed money. For a $10 difference get the XT.

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TurdBurglar   07-30-2007 at 10:09:10 PM
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Believe it or not, the X1950XT can still run most new games at 1280x1024 on high quality at more than playable framerates.

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kaotao   07-30-2007 at 10:55:45 PM
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Hatman wrote :

These arent really heavy gaming cards anymore believe it or not.



You're right, I don't believe you... :sarcastic:

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SEALBoy   07-30-2007 at 10:56:23 PM
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X1950XT is the way to go. It's an unchallenged king for the sub-$200 price point.

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RetiredChief   07-31-2007 at 04:39:22 AM
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Thanks, ordered the sapphire x1950xt

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TSIMonster   07-31-2007 at 05:42:38 AM
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x1950xt, no brainer.

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jnava121   08-02-2007 at 08:01:03 PM
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the only reason i didnt buy the xt was that it was double sided and i didnt have room for the double decker... hope i didnt pass up a smaller one lol...

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demowhc   08-02-2007 at 08:35:01 PM
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i own a 1950pro but honestly for an extra $10 get the 1950XT, lol they were about $100 more expensive when i bought my pro, the pro has 36 pixel shaders and the XT has 48,says it all eh?? 1/4 faster almost.


XT For The Win !!1!1!!!1!!

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Bronze Graphics badge Maziar   08-02-2007 at 08:45:12 PM
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another vote for x1950xt

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alanman   08-02-2007 at 09:00:23 PM
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X1950XT FTW

...and wtf? ppl say it's not for heavy gaming? Funny, I can max out every game I own @ 1280x1024, if thats not heavy gaming then idk what is

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jtt283   08-02-2007 at 09:14:02 PM
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If either one would meet the needs, then the PRO does it more quietly, cooler, and drawing less power.

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uberman   08-02-2007 at 11:37:49 PM
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And the XT does it with brute force and ignorance.MORE POWER HAHAHAHA(evil laughter)

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RetiredChief   08-03-2007 at 08:54:31 PM
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Again Thanks - Posts were helpful. X1950xt arrived yesterday evening, installed and up and running.

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