ATI X800PRO vs Nvidia 6800GT

Starbucks · 27th August 2004, 11:30

Both cards are in the same price range ($400) and both cards are availalbe in the market today.

http://www.elitebastards.com/page.ph...d=1&comments=1

Test system was on an XP 2500+, 512MB RAM, 40GB IBM, relatively low end system. That's what I like about these benchmarks. They're not done on rediculously overpowerered and pricey system parts. Full review at link above.

The think I like most about Nvidia's cards is that it has PS 3.0 and more pipes. A real advantage for any game maker that decides to use the Doom 3 engine for future games, and there will be a lot of developers that will be making new games with the Doom 3 engine with support for PS 3.0. That's a huge plus for 6800 owners.

Luckily for me, I have a connection that got me an X800PRO for $100.

I feel so happy right now.

Atmo · 27th August 2004, 12:00

Oooh...ahhh...benchmark(et)ing.

will · 27th August 2004, 12:38

I got an XFX geforce 6800GT, and it is AWESOME.

Dual DVI output, and the auto-overclocking feature takes the clock speed up to that of a 6800 ultra. So it can be exactly like an ultra without the £120 extra cost, or the extra slot/power rail used. (Which i couldn't fit in my shuttle xpc).

I can turn everything up to high (including both types of filtering) in doom3 (not ultra, heh) and have framerates always above 50. (At the natural res of my LCD monitor, 1280x1024)

Basically, it rocks ass.

CaboWaboAddict · 27th August 2004, 13:48

In PC Gamer's review of both cards, the 6800 had a slight advantage in overall speed but required two power connectors and a heavier power supply. Both cards rock though!

Starbucks, that's a great deal ya' got. Get another and I'll double your money!

will · 27th August 2004, 14:04

Cabowabo: thats the advantage of the GT model, it only needs one slot and one power rail. Plus it easily overclocks to 6800Ultra clock speeds. And clockspeeds are the only difference between an ultra and a GT.

I have a shuttle XPC with a 250W (yes, 250W) power supply, happily powering: Athlon XP 3200+, 1GB of corsair, 1 WD caviar hard disk, a CDRW/DVD ROM drive and a geforge 6800GT.

I have had zero stability problems and my voltages are all within healthy levels.

I think ATI and NVidia are in league with the PSU manufacturers, trying to make you buy new, expensive power supplies.

CaboWaboAddict · 27th August 2004, 15:13

Thanks for the info Will... Its been a while since I've really looked into new hardware. I was thinking of upgrading, but my son's new old car used up my folding cash!

mikm · 27th August 2004, 17:25

Quote:

Originally posted by Starbucks
Luckily for me, I have a connection that got me an X800PRO for $100. I feel so happy right now.

You lucky bastard.

Myxomatosis · 28th August 2004, 00:10

Yes, the 6800 GT beats the X800 PRO, but when you start using higher end CPUs, and in turn cranking up the res and AA/AF, the X800 line start pulling closer, or in some cases(DX based games) ahead of the 6800. So, what really matters is, what games do you play?

Starbucks · 28th August 2004, 08:21

Quote:

You lucky bastard.

Yes I am. ^^

Scar Da Kookee · 28th August 2004, 14:20

1) let me know of this connection, i have a gf3 ti 500, and i NEED IT
2) doom 3 really dont need aa at high res, nor any game at high res for that matter

mark · 28th August 2004, 14:47

its nice to have it to eliminate moireish patterns on far away things like walkways.

Myxomatosis · 28th August 2004, 22:10

Yeah, it's not so much as annoying, but it kinda takes away from a game to have jagged stairstep or something.

mikm · 28th August 2004, 22:32

Another comparison

Myxomatosis · 28th August 2004, 22:42

Quote:

Tiebreaker 2...

"I lost a finger installing my geforce 6800" - 71 results

Vs.

"I lost a finger installing my radeon x800" - 24 results
Advantage: Radeon X800 (unless you like losing fingers)

mark · 28th August 2004, 22:45

I'd buy based on that.... ¬_¬

27th August 2004, 11:30	#1
Starbucks Forum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Forums Posts: 2,685	ATI X800PRO vs Nvidia 6800GT Both cards are in the same price range ($400) and both cards are availalbe in the market today. http://www.elitebastards.com/page.ph...d=1&comments=1 Test system was on an XP 2500+, 512MB RAM, 40GB IBM, relatively low end system. That's what I like about these benchmarks. They're not done on rediculously overpowerered and pricey system parts. Full review at link above. The think I like most about Nvidia's cards is that it has PS 3.0 and more pipes. A real advantage for any game maker that decides to use the Doom 3 engine for future games, and there will be a lot of developers that will be making new games with the Doom 3 engine with support for PS 3.0. That's a huge plus for 6800 owners. Luckily for me, I have a connection that got me an X800PRO for $100. I feel so happy right now.

27th August 2004, 12:00	#2
Atmo The Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 9,400	Oooh...ahhh...benchmark(et)ing. :Psykotech:

27th August 2004, 12:38	#3
will Nullsoft Newbie (Moderator) Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 5,569	I got an XFX geforce 6800GT, and it is AWESOME. Dual DVI output, and the auto-overclocking feature takes the clock speed up to that of a 6800 ultra. So it can be exactly like an ultra without the £120 extra cost, or the extra slot/power rail used. (Which i couldn't fit in my shuttle xpc). I can turn everything up to high (including both types of filtering) in doom3 (not ultra, heh) and have framerates always above 50. (At the natural res of my LCD monitor, 1280x1024) Basically, it rocks ass. DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH SUPPORT QUESTIONS

27th August 2004, 13:48	#4
CaboWaboAddict Forum Sot (Major Dude) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Marietta, Ga. U.S.A. Posts: 3,916	In PC Gamer's review of both cards, the 6800 had a slight advantage in overall speed but required two power connectors and a heavier power supply. Both cards rock though! Starbucks, that's a great deal ya' got. Get another and I'll double your money! Idiot's Advocate My site (under construction)

27th August 2004, 14:04	#5
will Nullsoft Newbie (Moderator) Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 5,569	Cabowabo: thats the advantage of the GT model, it only needs one slot and one power rail. Plus it easily overclocks to 6800Ultra clock speeds. And clockspeeds are the only difference between an ultra and a GT. I have a shuttle XPC with a 250W (yes, 250W) power supply, happily powering: Athlon XP 3200+, 1GB of corsair, 1 WD caviar hard disk, a CDRW/DVD ROM drive and a geforge 6800GT. I have had zero stability problems and my voltages are all within healthy levels. I think ATI and NVidia are in league with the PSU manufacturers, trying to make you buy new, expensive power supplies. DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH SUPPORT QUESTIONS

27th August 2004, 15:13	#6
CaboWaboAddict Forum Sot (Major Dude) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Marietta, Ga. U.S.A. Posts: 3,916	Thanks for the info Will... Its been a while since I've really looked into new hardware. I was thinking of upgrading, but my son's new old car used up my folding cash! Idiot's Advocate My site (under construction)

28th August 2004, 00:10	#8
Myxomatosis aka bRiAnFuRY Fuck it dude... let's go bowling. (Major dud) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,162	Yes, the 6800 GT beats the X800 PRO, but when you start using higher end CPUs, and in turn cranking up the res and AA/AF, the X800 line start pulling closer, or in some cases(DX based games) ahead of the 6800. So, what really matters is, what games do you play? Alex Jones: Do you want the puppet on the right or the puppet on the left? What a bunch of garbage; liberal democrat, conservative, republican. It's all there to control you! Two sides of the same coin. Two management teams bidding for control, the CEO job of Slavery, Incorporated! The truth is out there in front of you, but they lay out this buffet of lies. I'm sick of it, and I'm not going to take a bite out of it, do you got me?

28th August 2004, 14:20	#10
Scar Da Kookee [Forum Pastry] Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,032	1) let me know of this connection, i have a gf3 ti 500, and i NEED IT 2) doom 3 really dont need aa at high res, nor any game at high res for that matter Needs more moo-cows.

28th August 2004, 14:47	#11
mark Forum King Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Norn Ir'nd, leek... Posts: 6,287	its nice to have it to eliminate moireish patterns on far away things like walkways.

28th August 2004, 22:10	#12
Myxomatosis aka bRiAnFuRY Fuck it dude... let's go bowling. (Major dud) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,162	Yeah, it's not so much as annoying, but it kinda takes away from a game to have jagged stairstep or something. Alex Jones: Do you want the puppet on the right or the puppet on the left? What a bunch of garbage; liberal democrat, conservative, republican. It's all there to control you! Two sides of the same coin. Two management teams bidding for control, the CEO job of Slavery, Incorporated! The truth is out there in front of you, but they lay out this buffet of lies. I'm sick of it, and I'm not going to take a bite out of it, do you got me?

28th August 2004, 22:32	#13
mikm Major Dude Join Date: May 2001 Location: somewhere else Posts: 1,287	Another comparison powered by C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

28th August 2004, 22:45	#15
mark Forum King Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Norn Ir'nd, leek... Posts: 6,287	I'd buy based on that.... ¬_¬

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