Looking for feed back on high end G-Force cards...

ohgod · Post by **ohgod** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 08:08

I purchased a 6800GT for my new computer and it runs X2 at 1280X1024 maxed in game settings with 4AA and 8AF in the drivers control panel. It all depends whats smooth to you. The 6800GT and the X800XL are pretty mached up but most 6800GT's can easily overclock past 6800 Ultra speeds. In the end it all depends how much mony you want to spend. I'd say go for the 6800GT , it has the best price/performance ratio.

And jjchan not all x800xl's come with 512mb of ram, besides theres no real performance benefit anyway.

junj.chan · Post by **junj.chan** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 08:14

i meant its available with 512 ram, and i said get the x800xt instead anyway...
and ohgod is probably right about price:performance as my info is a bit old, before the release of the 7800, which means gf cards would be cheaper now (i think, i dont really now as i always by ati)...

Post by **CBJ** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 09:54

SpamSLapper wrote:Unfortunately, I believe the 6600GT is only available in 128Mb model.

Not true. Several companies, including Gainward and XFX, offer a 6600GT 256Mb model.

junj.chan · Post by **junj.chan** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 10:09

its only available in 128mb in england

but eh 256mb definitely exists, i remember seeing one on a spanish website and im sure there are more

Al · Post by Al » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 11:27

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/ ... eries.html

XFX one with X2 bundled near the bottom of the page. I've got the Leadtek 128Mb card near the top which I have no complaints about and hopefully will run X3 without too much trouble.

Al

zipper · Post by **zipper** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 11:44

but the core of 6600 can't use even 128 MB of DDR ( or DDR 3 ) properly.and more memory = higher letencies.
the point in having more memory is better FPS with filters.but with high rez and filters the core of the 6600 itself is the problem than.
so a 256 MB 6600 is relly not needed.

LV · Post by LV » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 12:04

Mx XFX GF6600GT 256 benches X2 at an average framerate of 72.659 fps

Cant fault it, cost me £180, came bundled with a few games (x2,far cry) but was always out of stock at my local vendor.

opa · Post by **opa** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 12:46

hmm i paid 300 euros (thats 150 pounds?) for a radeon 800 xt pe!

lauristone · Post by **lauristone** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 12:53

Radeon X800 PRO
125.97 fps and thats at 1600 X 1200

why would you limit yourself with a
GF6600GT 256 benches X2 at an average framerate of 72.659 fps

Post by **CBJ** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 12:55

opa wrote:hmm i paid 300 euros (thats 150 pounds?) for a radeon 800 xt pe!

No, 300€ is about £205, but that is still very cheap for an X800XTPE.

esd · Post by **esd** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 13:27

lauristone wrote:Radeon X800 PRO
125.97 fps and thats at 1600 X 1200

why would you limit yourself with a
GF6600GT 256 benches X2 at an average framerate of 72.659 fps

um, price maybe?

lauristone · Post by **lauristone** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 13:52

esd wrote:um, price maybe?

Yeh Maybe your right mine was ~$700AUD
what are they Europe?

Al · Post by Al » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 13:55

$700 AUD is approx £300.

A 6600GT is yours for about £100-£120. Big difference.

Al

aka1nas · Post by **aka1nas** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 20:27

If you are looking at a midrange AGP card than I would recommend considering the vanilla 6800 over the 6600GT. The 6800 series has a 256-bit memory interface instead of the 128-bit interface on the 6600s. Once you get up to higher resolutions the memory bandwith starts to limit you on the 6600GT and the 6800 pulls ahead if you play with AA or AF. Also, the AGP versions have a high probability of being able to unlock the extra 4 pixel pipelines on the card, which essentially makes it a 6800GT with 128MB of ram instead of 256MB and slightly less core clock speed. In the US at least, they have been going for only $20 or $30 more than the 6600GT if you can find a good price.

esd · Post by **esd** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 20:52

Al wrote:$700 AUD is approx £300.

A 6600GT is yours for about £100-£120. Big difference.

Al

Yup, I paid £115 for my 6600GT 128mb AGP.

veelad · Post by **veelad** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 22:50

The_Abyss wrote:The 7800 GT isn't out yet - next month.

The higher spec GTX model is the one out now (PCI-e only) - try http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphi ... index.html

Thanks for that, and interesting read, fortunately, my budget should just squeeze it with a new machine (now will probably build to meet the spec of this graphics card) and new monitor

X3 should be a dream to play and a visual wonder if all goes according to plan

also, thanx for the link scarecrow, looks like the price is acceptable to me

dave woods · Post by **dave woods** » Fri, 15. Jul 05, 23:46

do what l did and run 2 6600gt cards on an sli mobo its wicked

Skeeter · Post by **Skeeter** » Sat, 16. Jul 05, 00:10

6800 £111 SALE

Incase anyone is interested

Tsar_of_Cows · Post by **Tsar_of_Cows** » Sat, 16. Jul 05, 00:29

Skeeter wrote:6800 £111 SALE

Incase anyone is interested

The first card on tht list made my legs feel tingly...

The_Abyss · Post by **The_Abyss** » Sat, 16. Jul 05, 00:31

It is one of the lower clocked ones as well...

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Looking for feed back on high end G-Force cards...