X800 Pro pre-order

[[GDI]Raptor]

Originally posted by tjalfe
I still doubt any human can really tell the difference, except perhaps in extreme cases

Shure... The human eye also can't se the difference between 160 and 180 fps

[gangster]

interesting that pricewatch dealers are all at $489 or more and bestbuy is at $399.

bestuy lists the xt pe @$499.

[Evildead666]

Would be nice to be able to play Far Cry at those fps...

[Kurt]

Originally posted by [GDI]Raptor
Shure... The human eye also can't se the difference between 160 and 180 fps

Now try telling the difference between FP24 and FP32 at 180FPS...

[xortam]

Has anyone else annouced plans to make an R420 card? ASUS, Sapphire, etc.?

[Helevitia]

I've heard of Sapphire and one other(can't remember who though). I'm sure over the next two weeks, everyone will announce their boards.

Dave

[xortam]

Sure hope they hurry up ... I just ordered my case for the new HTPC. I'd really like to see an XT PE right away but I guess those won't show up until month-end (after 21st). My shop has it "back ordered" for $488. I might have to borrow a graphics card for a couple weeks.

[KvHagedorn]

Just pre-ordered the X800 XT PE from CompUSA. It was $449.00+tax, but you need to enter the code CONVERTIBLE in the coupon field to save the extra $50. Shipping is free, but you still have to pay tax. Don't know how long this code will be good, though..

[xortam]

So where is it? I'm borrowing a graphics card for my new HTPC and I'm ready to pick up a PE. This happened when I built my last machine just before the Max was released. I had to borrow a card for a couple months before I got my Max. I hope it will only be a week or two for a PE.

Are there reports on the heat difference between the Pro and PE? Which of the X800 vendors has the best quality board which isn't too hot or noisy? I'm hoping the ATI PE will be up to the task.

[Helevitia]

XT PE isn't shipping yet. Only the Pro. I think it is expected mid-june in people's hands.

Dave

[The PIT]

Just ordered my XT PE.

Does anyone know the power differance between 9800 Pro and XT PE? I know it uses less than the 9800 XT.

[Byock]

Looking at the reviews, looks like both the X800XT and Pro, both stomp the NV card.

[Admiral]

I still want a 6800 GT
(Asus probably)

[leech]

Originally posted by Byock
Looking at the reviews, looks like both the X800XT and Pro, both stomp the NV card.

But as has been stated before, the nVidia cards have an entirely new core, so their drivers aren't optimized at all yet. Whereas the ATI's are still just an upgrade from the older core, so the drivers are much more mature. Still doesn't mean crap if ATI's drivers suck more than nVidia's under linux, which I want to fully move to as soon as I can.... With the current situation of the Parhelia in linux... I'm wanting a different card...

Besides, from everything I've seen so far, your definition of 'stomp' is probably 5fps

Leech

P.S. Anyone have any idea how long it'll be until the X800 has support under the linux drivers?

[Byock]

Bah, You defending NVIDIA?

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