Check the benchmarks for yourself. I don't think the X850 is 50% faster than the XL, though, so I'd say it isn't worth it. As for which XL to get, I'd go for the one with the longest warranty and the quietest cooler. I don't know which that is, but you can read some reviews and check some product pages to find out.
Get the cheapest one you can because there isn't much difference. I got the Connect3D for $249 total last week from MonarchComputer. Check that site often searching for x800 xl and you'll no doubt get a similar deal soon.
You may be different, but a great many of the users here will be buying another card in six months anyway so saving your bucks for the next wave of appealling cards may make more sense in the long run than spending an extra $100 now when you probably won't see any real world difference.
Originally posted by: jimgeagea
well guys i have the zalman vf700cu cooler, so no worry about the silence!
i am planning to overclock it! so do u advice power color???
the cheepest one is Connect 3D is at 274(OEM)$ from monarchcomputer!
then Rosewill RX8XL-256PX Video Card - Retail @ 277$
then ATI RADEON X800XL PCIE 256MB - Diamond Viper X800 XL - GX800XLPCIEWB @ 283 $
then MSI Retail is at 305$
then Ati DVD Edition retail at 317$
then PowerColor is @ 345$ Retail
Connect3D....got some room for overclocking as well !! although i think powercolor is better for overclocking...i dont think its worth paying $345 for it.
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