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EPirate
10-14-05, 08:29 PM
Well its time to upgrade the 9800XT isn't cutting it for me anymore. I got $300 i was looking at the Powercolor X850 Pro on newegg for $254 or seomthing like that. Any suggestions?
Rattle
10-14-05, 09:32 PM
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=323630

I'd get that or an eVGA
IWasHungry
10-14-05, 09:50 PM
If you're lucky, you may be able to get a 7800GT for that price. Otherwise, I would suggest a X800GTO2, provided you don't have to pay more than $230 for it.
Rattle
10-14-05, 10:09 PM
cheapest 7800gt worth buying was for $349
nkcd
10-14-05, 10:40 PM
from what I've seen, I'd vote for Sapphire X850GTO2 for sure. Just wait like 1-2 weeks, prices should come down to ~200 + shipping.
Rattle
10-14-05, 10:53 PM
I would be all over this if I were looking for a $300 video card

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=418052
EPirate
10-14-05, 11:02 PM
Im a ATI man should of mentioned it. Im lookin into it X850GTO2
electric sheep
10-14-05, 11:07 PM
from what I've seen, I'd vote for Sapphire X850GTO2 for sure. Just wait like 1-2 weeks, prices should come down to ~200 + shipping.Why are prices expected to drop soon? Because of the new ATI cards being stocked? How likely is the price drop to occur?

I'm just curious because I may also be in the market for a new card.
Rattle
10-14-05, 11:08 PM
I'm a best video card for the money I have man.
nkcd
10-14-05, 11:15 PM
Why are prices expected to drop soon? Because of the new ATI cards being stocked? How likely is the price drop to occur?

I'm just curious because I may also be in the market for a new card.

New ATI cards are comming in + holiday season + near the end of fiscal year for some companies, so older models will likely to go on clearance.

1-2 weeks is just my guess for it to go back to the price it should be. I bet it'll be cheaper near the end of November for sure. :)

I would to jump on it for the Xfire system if there're no such thing as a Xfire Mastercard. Oh well, I'm in no hurry :)
EPirate
10-14-05, 11:49 PM
Gah so many possiblities!!! =( im also lookin to get that crossfire card when its released but arnt the x800s and x850s crossfire ready?
IWasHungry
10-15-05, 02:03 AM
arnt the x800s and x850s crossfire ready?
Yes they are, and if you get a X800GTO2 flashed to X850XT, you'll need to get the X850 Master Card.
EPirate
10-15-05, 10:57 AM
Well hmm... Im not gonna flash this right away, ive killed too many cards screwin with them so im giving it alittle time before i kill it. Would a X800XT be better then a X850Pro?
Rattle
10-15-05, 11:22 AM
X1800XT you know you want one....
EPirate
10-15-05, 11:56 AM
Actually, i was reading about the x1800xt im saving for it now... So i can scratch the x850 and x800s... Thanks guys
EPirate
10-15-05, 11:58 AM
I was just reading up on the x1800 im saving for a x1800xt screw the others.*drools* mmm power...
Rattle
10-15-05, 12:20 PM
told ya :shrug:
DamienKC
10-15-05, 03:58 PM
AGAIN

YOU DO NOT NEED A MASTERCARD TO RUN CROSSFIRE. The only reason you would need one is the rendering options (at least I believe thats what I read), but i'm 99.5% sure you do NOT need a mastercard.

If you're sticking with AGP, go with an x800pro agp, maybe x850xt if you're lucky. If you're going pci-e, either a Connect3D x800GTO or Sapphire GTO2 and flash them. :)
deathman20
10-15-05, 04:02 PM
I was just reading up on the x1800 im saving for a x1800xt screw the others.*drools* mmm power...

With 512Megs of ram right? :) Those come out what around Nov 3rd? Mmmmm 512megs of ram running near 2ghz :)
Codeman05
10-15-05, 06:57 PM
If you're sticking with AGP, go with an x800pro agp

He said he's saving for the x1800, so thats probably irrelevent ;)

but in anycase I would say the x850pro if your staying agp. might be a little more, but pretty much guaranteed to mod to a 16pipe x850 xt. Whereas the x800pros are much more hit and miss when it comes to unlocking the pipes.