What some people above me have said is correct. The ~$350 6800 "GT" is not a 6800GT GPU at all. It is an OCed version of the 6800NU. It only has 12 pipelines vs the 16 pipes of the GT, and its RAM is running at only 700MHz vs the 1000MHz of the GT. BIG differences. So bottom line is this: the...
That is the most innaccurate statement I have ever heard. I would hope that if you are smart enough to figure out how to flash it to a 9800xt, you would also be able to tell the difference in performance between a 9800xt and 9600xt. An everything you said about the IQ = bull pooooooo.
I have a 6800GT, my dad has the X800XL. I prefer ATIs image quality, especially at 4xAA. So all things being equal I would get an X800XL over a 6800GT.
I bought my 6800GT cause i got a crazy good deal, but I am quite content with it.
Be aware that if you use coolbits you may experience problems with windows blue screens as many people including myself have. e.g. I would try to go back and forth to my desktop from UT2004 and would get a BSOD every time I went back in game. I got rid of coolbits and suddenly it stops! Then i...