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i an not a nerd
05-08-2005, 09:51 AM
Well everyone, it seems that both ATI and Nvidia have released their 512 mb video cards. Something that I find interesting is the fact that ATI decided to use the X800 XL instead of the XT or even the X850. Its a nice decision though, the Nvidia card is approx. twice the price!

Any impressions on these two cards/ideas.

Oh and ATI is making their own dual card solution! Yes, something for Nvidia to worry about. That should lower prices! :p
i an not a nerd
05-08-2005, 06:06 PM
Arg, sorry i meant 512 in the title.
Jingo Lingo
05-10-2005, 04:47 AM
Yeah, the 512 cards should have some impressive specs. Do you know if the X800 512mb card is avalible to the public?
pop pop
05-10-2005, 10:34 AM
BFG 6800Ultra is the only one available at Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143028). You can be the first to own one for only $884 plus tax and shipping.

Wow. That's a fistful o' dollars.
i an not a nerd
05-10-2005, 12:02 PM
Well, like Pop Pop said, BFG has released a 512 MB version of the Geforce 6800 Ultra. ATI isn't manufacturing the cards themselves, they are getting other manufacturers to do that (MSI, GIGABYTE, SAPPHIRE). I havn't seen them released anywhere in the US, up here in Canada some stores are taking orders and expect to ship the cards towards the end if May.


$884 for the 6800 Ultra vs $449ish for the X800 XL.... and the performance difference isn't very large. (And the ATI card is better for non gaming 3d work)
Jingo Lingo
05-11-2005, 03:05 AM
Ok thanks. Im building a new pc myself and dont know quite which way to go graphics card wise. You guys have any suggestions?
pop pop
05-11-2005, 10:01 AM
Depends on the interface, budget, and use. nVidea 6800GT PCIe16 w/256MB ($349) or ATI X800XL PCIe16 w/256MB ($330) would be my starting points. You can go up or maybe preferably down from there in terms of price/performance
i an not a nerd
05-11-2005, 03:52 PM
I find the ATI cards are extremly overclockable and very dependable. The X800 XL is my favorite card for price/performance balance.
Jingo Lingo
05-16-2005, 11:20 PM
K thanks for the help. I was thinking about geting the X800 XL.