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Featurewise maybe, but not performancewise.Willseyvilleny said:im an ati fan and i loved my x850xt pw ocd to 600/600, but i couldnt hold a candle to a 7800gtx, sorry bro but in the same pricerange for a little more you can get the x1800xt which is a nicer card then the gtx feature and performance wise
wafflesMr. Stryker said:Viper John mod a X850XT-PE and it'll beat 7800GTX SLi in DirectX 8 mode.
Mr. Stryker said:Viper John mod a X850XT-PE and it'll beat 7800GTX SLi in DirectX 8 mode.
Mayhs said:the best piece of advice i can give u is DO NOT GET INTO GAMING pick up a book n do that
Mayhs said:lol...but which one is more expensive?
Bona Fide said:The GTX, naturally. But you get what you pay for. If price is a concern, drop down to the 7800GT. It's around the same price as the XTPE, if not cheaper, and performs better most of the time. And it has Shader 3.0 support.
Depends on whether or not we're talking about a 7800GTX512 or a regular 7800GTX. The X1800XT will beat a regular 7800GTX most of the time once AA is enabled:Shane said:Why even ask any of us this rediculous question when there are hundreds of websites out with 7800gtx reviews vs other cards. And yes the 7800gtx totally blows away that 850 and in most games even beats the 1800xt
If the OP is asking the question in the context that I suggested than it is a very legitimate topic. I, for one, would have a difficult time determining whether or not upgrading from a X850XT to a 7800GTX is worht it if I was the one paying the money.bboynitrous said:Seems like a trolling thread to me..
GVX said:If the OP is asking the question in the context that I suggested than it is a very legitimate topic. I, for one, would have a difficult time determining whether or not upgrading from a X850XT to a 7800GTX is worht it if I was the one paying the money.
OKAY!!!!!!ar2005 said:thanks every 1.
i have seen many benchmarks, and while i like the gtx better, the x850 is there! it can compete with the gtx almost as equal.
ar2005 said:thanks every 1.
i have seen many benchmarks, and while i like the gtx better, the x850 is there! it can compete with the gtx almost as equal. i just think that the gtx is crazy expensive, and what do you get?! something that is just about as capable of running games at 1280x1024. it's kind confusing. i think i am going to wait for the first dx10 card. what do you guys think?
ar2005 said:but what's the point aren't games today dx8 - 9? by the time there are games that use gtx power, you gonna have to buy an even more powerful card.
The 800 is a handicapped card, the 850 is much better and the PE has faster memory. That said, the real question is, are you upgrading/building an AGP system or PCIe system? As someone pointed out, the x850-xt is the best AGP card...period. If you are upgrading an AGP system, you can't even install a 7800 unless you also replace the motherboard. You're looking at $700 to $800 for a 7800GTX/PCIe motherboard graphics card combo. I purchased my X850-XT for $400 and it OCs to PE speeds with ease, AGP version of course which means I didn't have to replace my motherboard. I play Q4, D3, FEAR, NFSMW, et al at 1600x1200 eye candy max, smooth as butter...that's all I need...for now...Davenow said:I went from a VERY overclocked X800XT PE to a non OC 7800GT (not GTX and the 7800GT just DESTROYED teh VERY oc'd X800XT PE.
There is no chance in hell an X850xt pe could hold a candle to a 7800GTX.
And for the person saying mod it and its faster in DX8 mode... WHo gives a shit if its faster in an outdated mode that games look like garbage in??
The difference between the X800 series and the X850 series is like 2% at best (http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=Njk3). It doesn't really make sense to call one card "handicapped" and suggest the other is much better when they perform basically indentically.Sharkzf6 said:The 800 is a handicapped card, the 850 is much better and the PE has faster memory. That said, the real question is, are you upgrading/building an AGP system or PCIe system? As someone pointed out, the x850-xt is the best AGP card...period. If you are upgrading an AGP system, you can't even install a 7800 unless you also replace the motherboard. You're looking at $700 to $800 for a 7800GTX/PCIe motherboard graphics card combo. I purchased my X850-XT for $400 and it OCs to PE speeds with ease, AGP version of course which means I didn't have to replace my motherboard. I play Q4, D3, FEAR, NFSMW, et al at 1600x1200 eye candy max, smooth as butter...that's all I need...for now...
I see your point to a certain extent. What I accept is the 2 cards being discussed 800XT/850XT are nearly the same in performance. I was under the impression that all 800 series cards only had 12 pipelines, apparently I was wrong. What I dont accept is either card is handicapped for the reason you stated. Dont have the necessary IQ to run todays or tomorrows games?! I have an X850XT and can assure you it runs todays games beautifully, especially with my Dell Ultra Sharp 24-inch flat/wide panelGVX said:The difference between the X800 series and the X850 series is like 2% at best (http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=Njk3). It doesn't really make sense to call one card "handicapped" and suggest the other is much better when they perform basically indentically.
IMO, both cards are "handicapped" because they cannot offer the necessary IQ features to power the games of today and tomorrow.
BWAHAHAHAH yeah, while we're at it, lets bring up the "OMG Intel is faster than AMD 'cause it has more clockspeed!"ellover009 said:u guys on crack, how u gonna compare a 7800gtx to an x850xt pe, 7800 has more pipes.
U can compare it to a x1800xt and u can get somewhat closer results, but 7800gtx vs the x850xt pe is overkill, that thing can't even run real 32 bit color, it has it but when it outputs it's converted to 24bit color. x1800xt really does run 32 bit,
*cough* *cough* *sneeze*x850 series wins in AGP cause new cards run pciE, so technically is the fastest AGP card but it lacks shader 3.0 wich it doesen't allow it to run real HDR, only emulated on a few games, and if ur card breaks and u didn't buy it from a US vendor ur screwed cause ATI's main HQ is in canada (used to be in MASS or NH not sure)
Majin said:FACT: The X850XT-PE is a great card! With lots of Power!
FACT: The 7800GTX is a generation newer, has many more IQ features that the X850XT-PE doesn't have.
FACT: If you have an older MB with AGP gfx slot, X850XT-PE is your best bet!
FACT: Best card right now is the 7800GTX 512mb
FACT: X1800XT has better IQ features than the 7800GTX
FACT: SLI is good, Crossfire is ba... Missing.