RedDragon Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 My buddy whi currently has a 6600 wants to upgrade to a Radeon X8xx series after seeing the way mine performs and plays games As I have gone from a 9800 Pro to a X1800 XL I have had no experience with the Xx00 series of cards. His budget is $280+ shipping. He's not into flashing bios or OC as he likes to keep the warrenty so no mods please. So I want your guys opinions who have experience and tell me which one would benefit him best A X850 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814102594 or a X800Xl http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814102543 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_cow Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 i think the 850 is faster than the x800xl, im not a ati person so im not 100% sure run on over to http://www.tomshardware.com and view the newest video card chart comparing all the video cards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FxXP Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 The X850Pro is basically the same thing as an X800GTO, the differences being that the X850Pro comes with the R480 core and it's a little faster on the RAM and core speed. The XL has 16 pipelines vs the 12 on the X850Pro and nearly has the same clock speeds. I'd say the XL is the better bet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDragon Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 Found a X850XT with 16 pipes and high clock speeds power color any good? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814131297 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rifk Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 I've never had any issues with a powercolor card, a bud of mine bought the exact card 3 weeks ago and has yet to have a problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeo55 Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 Power color is OK... i have a powercolor 9600 pro but they tricked me.. it has 200 mhz slower memory than the standard 9600 pro (400 mhz instead of 600 mhz) Its still running since 2003 so i guess its reliable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FxXP Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 The Powercolor is good to go with. I've used some of their products before and they have not given me any grief. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celcius Posted December 9, 2005 Posted December 9, 2005 (edited) Newegg's got great prices on their x800 Pro's. Here's the one I bought: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814102588 $187 + $5 shipping Edited December 9, 2005 by Celcius Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ham Cake Posted December 9, 2005 Posted December 9, 2005 anyone say the x800gto2 or is it agp only? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeo55 Posted December 9, 2005 Posted December 9, 2005 anyone say the x800gto2 or is it agp only? 593285[/snapback] its pci-e only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDragon Posted December 9, 2005 Posted December 9, 2005 (edited) Cool beans just ordered the X850XT yesterday with the 16 pipes and high clock speeds should be here monday Edited December 9, 2005 by RedDragon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ham Cake Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 Cool beans just ordered the X850XT yesterday with the 16 pipes and high clock speeds should be here monday 593528[/snapback] Um, the real x800gto2 just went down to $209 but I know the card you got will be much better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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