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MatahChuah · 11-December-04, 02:55 PM

Here's what I'm thinking about..

Gainward nVIDIA GeForce 6800 "Golden Sample" $295.50

or..

ATI 9800pro "All-in-Wonder" $239.00

I know the 6800 would be much faster, but watching tv on my computer sounds sweet! It's too bad Nvidia doesn't make a decent multimedia card...

Would I be able to flash the 9800pro to an XT? Does that not work on AIW's? If it can be done then that's definitely a plus.

Zer0s · 11-December-04, 03:13 PM

word of warning!

my 9600XT AIW does not perform as well as my 9600XT!!

gorked · 11-December-04, 03:25 PM

Get the 6800. Watching TV on your computer isn't all it's hyped up to be. Most of the times the resolution is crappy and the picture quality is terrible.

MatahChuah · 11-December-04, 03:31 PM

Is that a good 6800? I hear it overclocks great.

Enko · 11-December-04, 03:32 PM

and if you really want, you could always buy a pci tv card

gorked · 11-December-04, 03:42 PM

That 6800 is one of the top models. It comes somewhat factory overclocked if your temps are good. The BFG one comes factory overclocked no matter what your temps are like.

MatahChuah · 11-December-04, 03:46 PM

I just made me a little homemade video card cooler, I'll post a pic of it in a little bit. It's 2 antec 34 cfm fans ziptied together and it's ziptied to the metal piece you take out to install video cards. It pushes 68 cfm total, and I think it'll be pretty good.

I'd probly be able to overclock that card pretty good, my temps are nice. I think I'll go with the 6800 and het a pci TV card later.

Cyno01 · 11-December-04, 03:55 PM

I love my AIW. The tv looks fine even blown up to 1680x1050, and widescreen xbox rules. The 6800 will be faster though, it all depends what you wanna use it for.

MatahChuah · 11-December-04, 09:27 PM

After I scrap up the money, I'm going to buy the 6800 and then I'll grab the TV tuner and I'll be set.

micronx · 12-December-04, 12:20 PM

yeah the 6800 will be ur best bet especially for gaming ... i am drooling cause i want one now

11-December-04, 02:55 PM		#1 (permalink)
MatahChuah Apex Techie II	New Card Here's what I'm thinking about.. Gainward nVIDIA GeForce 6800 "Golden Sample" $295.50 or.. ATI 9800pro "All-in-Wonder" $239.00 I know the 6800 would be much faster, but watching tv on my computer sounds sweet! It's too bad Nvidia doesn't make a decent multimedia card... Would I be able to flash the 9800pro to an XT? Does that not work on AIW's? If it can be done then that's definitely a plus.

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11-December-04, 03:13 PM		#2 (permalink)
Zer0s Apex Tech God	word of warning! my 9600XT AIW does not perform as well as my 9600XT!!

11-December-04, 03:25 PM		#3 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God	Get the 6800. Watching TV on your computer isn't all it's hyped up to be. Most of the times the resolution is crappy and the picture quality is terrible.

11-December-04, 03:31 PM		#4 (permalink)
MatahChuah Apex Techie II	Is that a good 6800? I hear it overclocks great.

11-December-04, 03:32 PM		#5 (permalink)
Enko Apex Tech God	and if you really want, you could always buy a pci tv card

11-December-04, 03:42 PM		#6 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God	That 6800 is one of the top models. It comes somewhat factory overclocked if your temps are good. The BFG one comes factory overclocked no matter what your temps are like.

11-December-04, 03:46 PM		#7 (permalink)
MatahChuah Apex Techie II	I just made me a little homemade video card cooler, I'll post a pic of it in a little bit. It's 2 antec 34 cfm fans ziptied together and it's ziptied to the metal piece you take out to install video cards. It pushes 68 cfm total, and I think it'll be pretty good. I'd probly be able to overclock that card pretty good, my temps are nice. I think I'll go with the 6800 and het a pci TV card later.

11-December-04, 03:55 PM		#8 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	I love my AIW. The tv looks fine even blown up to 1680x1050, and widescreen xbox rules. The 6800 will be faster though, it all depends what you wanna use it for.

11-December-04, 09:27 PM		#9 (permalink)
MatahChuah Apex Techie II	After I scrap up the money, I'm going to buy the 6800 and then I'll grab the TV tuner and I'll be set.

12-December-04, 12:20 PM		#10 (permalink)
micronx Apex Techie II	yeah the 6800 will be ur best bet especially for gaming ... i am drooling cause i want one now