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claypidgon   11-29-2004 at 05:32:10 AM

Hello,I have question on vid cards..I'm sure the info is here someplace but I cant find it.I'm trying to buy a vid card,I want an ATI X800XT Plat but they cant be had anyplace.My next choice would be a top end Nvidia,but I dont want a ULTRA due to the power problem.Please what is the next best Nvidia card from the ULTRA and what is the best brand to get?Thanks...:)

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pauldh   11-29-2004 at 05:50:47 AM
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You can try to get a X800XTpe directly from ATI off their website. Might be a waiting list. The X800XT isn't far behind in performance and should be alot easier to find, not to mention cheaper. The Geforce 6800GT is one step down from the 6800Ultra and is in the $350-$400.(USD)


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claypidgon   11-29-2004 at 06:32:02 AM
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Pauldh,I dont want to pay ATI sticker price nor wait forever.I have searched all over the internet and cannot find any X800XT cards anyplace.I would settle for a 6800GT,just dont know best brabd to get...Thank you

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pauldh   11-29-2004 at 06:48:10 AM
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Go to pricewatch.com and you'll see plenty of X800XT's. But unfortunately, sticker price is cheap for them.

The 6800GT's are the best bargain in high end. They don't have the raw power of the X800XT, but they are cheaper priced and easier to find below their list price even.

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dd_viper   11-29-2004 at 01:28:11 PM
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maybe u should look harder next time (jk)
<A HREF="http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=320816&ps=ho11" target="_new"> X800XTPE </A>

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rx7000   11-29-2004 at 02:15:58 PM
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eVGA, Leadtek are good, no complaints and everyones having great success overclocking them, the bfg has limited overclocking capabilitys and cooling, the asus card is very expensive and ive seen other cards benched compared to it that are better.

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claypidgon   11-29-2004 at 06:44:34 PM
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dd_viper!!!YOU DA MAN...:)It does in fact seem as tho they have them..Unfortunately thats a little out of my budget.I will have to ponder this and prolly will breakdown and order one.....

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RichPLS   11-29-2004 at 06:57:29 PM
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after you get it, you won't regrett it...
But if you want it, and settle for less than, you will always regret it.

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pauldh   11-30-2004 at 01:21:46 AM
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Personally as much as I would want an XTpe, I don't think they are worth $100+ over a plain X800XT. Plain XT's are available for under $500, although still higher than their $450 list price. Neweggs prices are great, but will probably come up if/when they come back in stock.


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RichPLS   11-30-2004 at 03:39:36 AM
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You could get a X800 Pro and bios flash it to a XT PE, and they cost $400 and are available.

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claypidgon   11-30-2004 at 07:45:18 PM
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pauldh,I compleatly agree with you...I'm not going to spend $600 for a card..I will go $500..All of the sites I have gone to that have X800XT's for $500 or close dont have them in stock.I'm realing starting to lean towards a 6800GT,just cant decide on what brand....

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RichPLS   11-30-2004 at 07:50:48 PM
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<A HREF="http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardware/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=421875#421875" target="_new"> Or the available $400 XT PE </A>

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claypidgon   11-30-2004 at 08:28:26 PM
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RichPLS...THANKS for your info I wasnt ignoreing you.I'm sure that works,BUT I'm so dumb I wouldnt even think about trying something like that.I would screw it up big time....

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