******X1800XTPE : REVEALED******updated

[Ackmed]

I must say, I like vr-zone choice in games. Using Loast Coast with HDR is a great test game. As the expansion will be upon us soon, and will no doubt be bought by many. The card seems to be very even with the 512MB GTX with AA/AF applied, whith the GTX taking a small overall lead.

And 735/900 is a very impressive overclock. I wish they had run some tests at those speeds. I do not care for the fan though. I like the hot air being exhausted out of the case. I do like the power brick being an option. Very nice for people who dont know if their PSU can handle it, and for SFF users with much smaller PSU's. Now they can run a top end card, and not worry about stress on their PSU.

 

[Wreckage]

Are these available for sale?

I thought the R580 was due next month or so?

Hmmm.....

 

[Chocolate Pi]

Originally posted by: Ackmed

...and for SFF users with much smaller PSU's. Now they can run a top end card, and not worry about stress on their PSU.

But blowing air out into the case who negate the point for Small Form Factors! I like dual-slot coolers, but making one that blows into the case defeats the point.

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: Chocolate Pi

Originally posted by: Ackmed

...and for SFF users with much smaller PSU's. Now they can run a top end card, and not worry about stress on their PSU.

But blowing air out into the case who negate the point for Small Form Factors! I like dual-slot coolers, but making one that blows into the case defeats the point.

I don't think these cards lend themselves to SFF either.

Although that casemodgod guy appears to have an agenda and not be our best source of benchmarking info, that Sapphire XTPE looks like a VERY good deal.

I like Sapphire's "try them first" bundle technique as well.

It looks like these PEs will be the practical use equivalents on 512GTXs in many cases, and a very tempting choice.

 

[Paratus]

Originally posted by: Rollo

Originally posted by: Chocolate Pi

Originally posted by: Ackmed

...and for SFF users with much smaller PSU's. Now they can run a top end card, and not worry about stress on their PSU.

But blowing air out into the case who negate the point for Small Form Factors! I like dual-slot coolers, but making one that blows into the case defeats the point.

I don't think these cards lend themselves to SFF either.

Although that casemodgod guy appears to have an agenda and not be our best source of benchmarking info, that Sapphire XTPE looks like a VERY good deal.

I like Sapphire's "try them first" bundle technique as well.

It looks like these PEs will be the practical use equivalents on 512GTXs in many cases, and a very tempting choice.

:Q

Who are you. What are you doing on Rollo's account?

 

[Hacp]

not a 512 killer, but if it becomes availible, should become the high end that is availible.....

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: Paratus

Who are you. What are you doing on Rollo's account?

I've always given ATI credit where credit is due, and a fair amount of my money. If this fall wasn't one big expense after another I'd buy one of these to play with.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: Rollo

Originally posted by: Paratus

Who are you. What are you doing on Rollo's account?

I've always given ATI credit where credit is due, and a fair amount of my money. If this fall wasn't one big expense after another I'd buy one of these to play with.

:thumbsup: