X1950XT 256MB vs X1950PRO 512MB

[pie]

depends. what size monitor will u be using? if its like 24" then u should go with the 512MB, but if its 19" to 21", then go with the XT. the XT outperform the Pro.

[Shadin]

Well, the upgrade has happened. I should have my card early this coming week:

 

 

I had a bit more cash to spend than I thought I would and snagged an X1950XTX 512MB off EBay for $250. I can't wait, I've already downloaded the drivers in anticipation, haha.

[OweO2004]

depends. what size monitor will u be using? if its like 24" then u should go with the 512MB, but if its 19" to 21", then go with the XT. the XT outperform the Pro.

 

This is really a moot point as the pro doesn't have the grunt to run games on a 24" monitor (well not maxed out) whereas the XT has the extra grunt but lacks the memory.

 

Of course it all comes to whether the X1950pro has enough grunt to warrant the extra memory and in most cases the answer is no. (X800xt 256mb vs X800XL 512mb anyone?!)

 

To the op: There are alot of reviews out there (a few on bit tech for example) which show a X1950pro 256mb against a X1950xt 256mb on a variety of games with the XT always in front (in some cases by a large margin). The difference in memory on the pro at the settings it is playable at won't make much difference.

 

A couple of examples:

 

Fear @ 1600x1200

 

COD2 @ 1600x1200

[Hyper Threaded]

Well, the upgrade has happened. I should have my card early this coming week:

 

 

I had a bit more cash to spend than I thought I would and snagged an X1950XTX 512MB off EBay for $250. I can't wait, I've already downloaded the drivers in anticipation, haha.

 

Brilliant bit of kit, that card. I've had mine for eight months now, it continues to amaze me. I'm surprised nvidia's 8800 doesn't just blow it out of the water, it's faster but not by much.