HOT DEAL - ATI RADEON X800 PLATINUM @229.00

[xiaobao12]

edit in my post...sorry

 

[ICXRa]

That's good to know that you got a power supply to fit without modding. Perhaps it was just the Antec power supply or maybe it was an issue on the 4550 that was corrected later.

What they are talking about is on a standard ATX connector the wiring going the the connecter is generally standard. Somebody at Dell got this great idea to change a couple of the pins around but use a standard connector. People who upgraded power supplies without checking on this, probably because it was thought to be "standard" started frying their computers. Dell finally switched back to the Standard pinouts.

Just like Budarow says though it seems they all do it in some fashion.

 

[xiaobao12]

okay thanks.

so are 24 pin (ATX 12v v2.2) PSUs the ones that everybody uses?

 

[pxc]

Originally posted by: xiaobao12
okay thanks.

so are 24 pin (ATX 12v v2.2) PSUs the ones that everybody uses?

Not all, but it's very common now. So common that even my HP SR1010Z has a 24 pin PSU and uses an adapter to plug into the 20 pin motherboard (+ separate 4 pin 12v aux).

 

[Shinare]

Mine came in this afternoon and I picked it up at the fedex place at 4pm. I've been gaming on it practically ever since. It came in a white box with everything sans demo game disks. Its got the vivo cables and power "Y" cable. The card is brand new, the AGP fingers are flawless like they've never seen the inside of a slot. (Dont they test these things before sending them out?!?). Anyway, I coudnt be more pleased. I've jacked up all my settings to highest and 1280x1024 with 4x/8x aa/af and its looking beautiful. I'm not even gonna think about OCing this baby. Looking forward to three years of warranty.

 

[wbresson]

RADEON® X800 PRO PCIE 256MB - REFURB* @ $199 now posted

 

[TrojanAaron]

Originally posted by: Shinare
Mine came in this afternoon and I picked it up at the fedex place at 4pm. I've been gaming on it practically ever since. It came in a white box with everything sans demo game disks. Its got the vivo cables and power "Y" cable. The card is brand new, the AGP fingers are flawless like they've never seen the inside of a slot. (Dont they test these things before sending them out?!?). Anyway, I coudnt be more pleased. I've jacked up all my settings to highest and 1280x1024 with 4x/8x aa/af and its looking beautiful. I'm not even gonna think about OCing this baby. Looking forward to three years of warranty.

Sweet... whats your rig?

 

[Mysteriouskk]

Originally posted by: Shinare
Mine came in this afternoon and I picked it up at the fedex place at 4pm. I've been gaming on it practically ever since. It came in a white box with everything sans demo game disks. Its got the vivo cables and power "Y" cable. The card is brand new, the AGP fingers are flawless like they've never seen the inside of a slot. (Dont they test these things before sending them out?!?). Anyway, I coudnt be more pleased. I've jacked up all my settings to highest and 1280x1024 with 4x/8x aa/af and its looking beautiful. I'm not even gonna think about OCing this baby. Looking forward to three years of warranty.

Can you go to 16x12? and what game are you playing?

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: wbresson
RADEON® X800 PRO PCIE 256MB - REFURB* @ $199 now posted

that has been there since the beginning...

 

[TrojanAaron]

Originally posted by: bob4432

Originally posted by: wbresson
RADEON® X800 PRO PCIE 256MB - REFURB* @ $199 now posted

that has been there since the beginning...

Actually no... this is the PCIe version that was unavailable at the time. So all of you who were waiting for a PCIe deal, it might be a good option although check this out first:

X800GT

Look at the OC'd speeds in the conclusion! Newegg is OOS, but ZZF still has some.

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: TrojanAaron

Originally posted by: bob4432

Originally posted by: wbresson
RADEON® X800 PRO PCIE 256MB - REFURB* @ $199 now posted

that has been there since the beginning...

Actually no... this is the PCIe version that was unavailable at the time. So all of you who were waiting for a PCIe deal, it might be a good option although check this out first:

X800GT

Look at the OC'd speeds in the conclusion! Newegg is OOS, but ZZF still has some.

sorry, my bad...

 

[Shinare]

Originally posted by: TrojanAaron

Originally posted by: Shinare
Mine came in this afternoon and I picked it up at the fedex place at 4pm. I've been gaming on it practically ever since. It came in a white box with everything sans demo game disks. Its got the vivo cables and power "Y" cable. The card is brand new, the AGP fingers are flawless like they've never seen the inside of a slot. (Dont they test these things before sending them out?!?). Anyway, I coudnt be more pleased. I've jacked up all my settings to highest and 1280x1024 with 4x/8x aa/af and its looking beautiful. I'm not even gonna think about OCing this baby. Looking forward to three years of warranty.

Sweet... whats your rig?

MSI K8T Neo2-FIR (K8T800Pro)
Winchester 3000+
BBA X800 XT PE
1GB (2x512) Kingston HyperX PC4000 Dual Channel
2x 250GB Maxtor pATA HDD
NEC Dual Layer Burner
Onboard everything else.

Next upgrade will be an AMD a64 X2 probably in 6 months to a year from now. I'm probably gonna be one of the last persons on the earth using AGP slot. heh


I'm playing BF2, UT2004, NFSU, HL2, CS:Source, Swat4 etc.

 

[Budarow]

Originally posted by: wbresson
RADEON® X800 PRO PCIE 256MB - REFURB* @ $199 now posted

How are these at overclocking to XT speeds? I may hold out for a couple of weeks and see if a better deal pops up for a PCI-E card (e.g., X800XT or a 6800GT).

 

[TrojanAaron]

Originally posted by: Budarow

Originally posted by: wbresson
RADEON® X800 PRO PCIE 256MB - REFURB* @ $199 now posted

How are these at overclocking to XT speeds? I may hold out for a couple of weeks and see if a better deal pops up for a PCI-E card (e.g., X800XT or a 6800GT).

Check out this link:

Linky

They were able to pull of 551MHz! Its based off of the X850XT PE's core so it has pretty good potential. Dual DVI, PCIe, 256mb... for $165? I'd say thats a pretty decent buy for a brand new card.

 

[rcraig]

Mine is on the truck and out for delivery! Usually Fex-Ex delivers by 10:00.

Only a few hours to wait...

RCraig

 

[nycdude]

Originally posted by: Shinare
Mine came in this afternoon and I picked it up at the fedex place at 4pm. I've been gaming on it practically ever since. It came in a white box with everything sans demo game disks. Its got the vivo cables and power "Y" cable. The card is brand new, the AGP fingers are flawless like they've never seen the inside of a slot. (Dont they test these things before sending them out?!?). Anyway, I coudnt be more pleased. I've jacked up all my settings to highest and 1280x1024 with 4x/8x aa/af and its looking beautiful. I'm not even gonna think about OCing this baby. Looking forward to three years of warranty.

These are probably new.

mine has finally shipped yesterday. Expecting it 8/20. Nice.

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: rcraig
Mine is on the truck and out for delivery! Usually Fex-Ex delivers by 10:00.

Only a few hours to wait...

RCraig

excellent, i just checked and so is mine!!

hope my psu is sufficient....i might take out 2x80mm fans to give it just a bit more W...

according to ati you need a min of 350W for the x800xtpe, so i am right on the edge:shocked:

 

[cuttergallery]

I just checked...Mine is on a vehicle for delivery now! I thought it was coming tomorrow....Will they leave it at the door if no one is home?

 

[rcraig]

Originally posted by: bob4432

Originally posted by: rcraig
Mine is on the truck and out for delivery! Usually Fex-Ex delivers by 10:00.

Only a few hours to wait...

RCraig

excellent, i just checked and so is mine!!

hope my psu is sufficient....i might take out 2x80mm fans to give it just a bit more W...

according to ati you need a min of 350W for the x800xtpe, so i am right on the edge:shocked:

I bought a 480w PS last year so I shouldn't have to worry. I have 4 80mm case fans, two in the front and two in the back so my computer is quite loud. I've been looking at the Thermaltake Silent Cat fans to see if maybe I can get the case cooler and quieter. They say they move 33 cfm at 21dba for the 80mm, or if you have room the 92mm moves 52cfm at 21 dba and comes with a 92 to 80 mm adapter. I might get the 90 mm to replace the fan on my cpu. Anyone have any experience with these fans?

 

[ICXRa]

Originally posted by: bob4432

Originally posted by: rcraig
Mine is on the truck and out for delivery! Usually Fex-Ex delivers by 10:00.

Only a few hours to wait...

RCraig

excellent, i just checked and so is mine!!

hope my psu is sufficient....i might take out 2x80mm fans to give it just a bit more W...

according to ati you need a min of 350W for the x800xtpe, so i am right on the edge:shocked:

I think you are looking at the X850 requirements:

Look

Radeon® X800 XL, Radeon® X800 PRO, Radeon® X800 XT and Radeon® X800 XT PLATINUM EDITION require a connection to your PC's internal power supply for operation. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure your system has an adequate power supply. Otherwise, ATI recommends a 300-Watt power supply or greater to ensure normal system operation where a number of other internal devices are installed.

 

[Shinare]

Originally posted by: cuttergallery
I just checked...Mine is on a vehicle for delivery now! I thought it was coming tomorrow....Will they leave it at the door if no one is home?

Not unless you have a prearanged agreement with them to deliver all things to your address sans signature. Mine was "Delivery attempted" and after 4pm I was able to pick it up at a local FedEx distro center. You are also able to sign the little slip they leave you so that on the next day they will just leave it, but who are we kidding? I was at the FexEx distro center at 4pm exactly yesterday. hehe

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: ICXRa

Originally posted by: bob4432

Originally posted by: rcraig
Mine is on the truck and out for delivery! Usually Fex-Ex delivers by 10:00.

Only a few hours to wait...

RCraig

excellent, i just checked and so is mine!!

hope my psu is sufficient....i might take out 2x80mm fans to give it just a bit more W...

according to ati you need a min of 350W for the x800xtpe, so i am right on the edge:shocked:

I think you are looking at the X850 requirements:

Look

Radeon® X800 XL, Radeon® X800 PRO, Radeon® X800 XT and Radeon® X800 XT PLATINUM EDITION require a connection to your PC's internal power supply for operation. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure your system has an adequate power supply. Otherwise, ATI recommends a 300-Watt power supply or greater to ensure normal system operation where a number of other internal devices are installed.

thanks, i was going off a email from ati when i asked them about heat/power differences compared to my 9800pro, here is what they said:

The heat will be about the same. The GDDR3 memory on the X800 cards puts out less then the DDR2 memory on the 9800. It balances out the difference in the heat output of the VPU.

The 9800 recomends a minimum 300W power supply and the X800XT recomends a minimum 350W power supply.

The specific power requirements are not avialable but the link below is helpful in calculating power requirements.

 

[dabuddha]

Is the x800 pro @ 189 a good deal?
Also will it be significantly faster than my 9800 pro?

 

[HWF]

Same problem for me fedex said leave a note on the door and they will leave it.

 

[Diogenes2]

Originally posted by: dabuddha
Is the x800 pro @ 189 a good deal?
Also will it be significantly faster than my 9800 pro?

My recent experience.. ( AGP )

9800 PRO Aquamark03 48820 - GFX 6342 / CPU 10,593

800 PRO Aquamark03 62,394 - GFX 8850 / CPU 10,571