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Old 23-December-06, 10:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Need AGP card (ATI)

I need an AGP card using the ATI chipset (me being an ATI fan and such )

bascially I was looking at the x800GTO and the x1650PRO 512MB(HIS IceQ cooler edition)

which one should I get ?
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Old 23-December-06, 11:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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X850 Pro if you can find it. You can soft mod both the X800 and X850 to 16 pipelines.
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Old 24-December-06, 12:05 AM   #3 (permalink)
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the x850Pro was on newegg yeterday now its gone

so the x800GTO would be the better choice ?
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Old 24-December-06, 01:13 PM   #4 (permalink)
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the x850Pro was on newegg yeterday now its gone

so the x800GTO would be the better choice ?

Well, I was talking to Necro Yesterday and I recently got a 6800 GS OC. Its almost right on par with a X800 (probably the 12 Pipeline version). It seems the 6800 comes out on top, but I know your looking to get an ATI card.

reviews
3DAvenue.com - Gaming and tech, news and reviews
techPowerUp! :: Diamond Viper X800GTO :: Page 1 / 6
[TWEAKNEWS] - HIS ICEQII RADEON X800GTO TURBO 256MEG PCI EXPRESS VIDEOCARD REVIEW - PAGE 1
HIS Radeon X800 GTO IceQ II Review | Hardware Secrets

6800 GS Reviews (just for comparison)
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS 256MB - techPowerUp! Forums
BFG Tech's GeForce 7800 GS AGP graphics card - The Tech Report - Page 1
nVidia GeForce 6800 GS Review | Hardware Secrets
bit-tech.net | NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS

So Yes, the X800 Would be a better choice.
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Old 24-December-06, 02:45 PM   #5 (permalink)
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X1650 Imo.
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Old 24-December-06, 05:58 PM   #6 (permalink)
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X1650 Imo.

That card is killed in most games by the X800GTO, this is one time you should ignore 3DMark 06 scores...

Tom's Hardware Guide Processors: VGA Charts

Try different games and resoltions in the interactive guide to find your perfect card
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Old 24-December-06, 06:21 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Thanx for the info guys

I guess Ill pick up an x800

time to get rid of this radeon 9250 PCI ~XD
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Old 24-December-06, 06:50 PM   #8 (permalink)
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it just doesnt stop

newegg decided to get rid of the x800 AGP card section ...

looked on zipzoomfly
any reson why there are in the $500 price range and there open box ...

does someone have a reliable seller with the normal price and brand new not returned ?
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Old 24-December-06, 08:16 PM   #9 (permalink)
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PowerColor Radeon X800GTO 256MB AGP Video Card 4710810938337 256MB DDR3 AGP 8x X800GTO-256MB-AGP DVI VIVO S-Video-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com
154$ and directron has been around a while.
http://www.compuvest.com/Description...r3_?iid=326131

115$ but I am not to sure about this place, the resellerratings are just average.

Any way u would consider NVIDIA?

U may be able to find something after the holidays when people restock...or check with Thrasher!
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Old 24-December-06, 09:19 PM   #10 (permalink)
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thanx

the $115 compnay, they seem good, under there company info, they were verfied by those companies listed

and the reason why I dont like nVidia is because one of there cards I got at best buy refused to work
I think it was a gforce6200 , I bought it back thinking I got a DOA or defective model, got another and still the same thing, then I decided to try the other compnay ATI, picked a 9250 , put it in and it worked fine, no problems at all .....
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Old 24-December-06, 09:21 PM   #11 (permalink)
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thanx

the $115 compnay, they seem good, under there company info, they were verfied by those companies listed

and the reason why I dont like nVidia is because one of there cards I got at best buy refused to work
I think it was a gforce6200 , I bought it back thinking I got a DOA or defective model, got another and still the same thing, then I decided to try the other compnay ATI, picked a 9250 , put it in and it worked fine, no problems at all .....

The card could have been Defective. It doesnt mean you should stay away from nvidia. BFG; for example; has a life time warrenty on All video cards (atleast mine does).
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Old 24-December-06, 09:44 PM   #12 (permalink)
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but 2 in a row ...

I just pefer ATI
just let me be
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Old 24-December-06, 09:48 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Actually I think Tizakit is in the market to upgrade his card, he may sell his x850 pro unlocked.

He'll be on sooner or later.
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