which is best
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There are about a billion reviews of these cards already (look at hardocp.com, pick a review and read the inevitable comparisons).
The general consensus seems to be that the nvidia product has more raw fillrate but the ati 9800 gives better more accurate details the moment you turn-on anti-aliasing and eye candy.
The general consensus seems to be that the nvidia product has more raw fillrate but the ati 9800 gives better more accurate details the moment you turn-on anti-aliasing and eye candy.
Lister
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i posted a link in another tread about 5900xt i think was from toms hardware it should show you all you need to know about card speed/spec
http://www.tomshardware.com/graphic/20031229/vga-charts-03.html
but if i had choice of them two i would go ati
if you had said 5900/5950 i might have went them
http://www.tomshardware.com/graphic/20031229/vga-charts-03.html
but if i had choice of them two i would go ati
if you had said 5900/5950 i might have went them
You can't seriously compare a Geforce FX5600 (mid-range) and an ATI Radeon 9800XT (top end).
Are you sure you didn't mean a 9600XT ?
Best advice though, is don't consider upgrading NOW - there are a rash of new cards in the wings, to deliver the power required by Doom3 and HL2 - that will inevitably result in price/performance repositioning throughout the range, with the likelihood of better prices on those dislodged from the current top of the range.
Are you sure you didn't mean a 9600XT ?
Best advice though, is don't consider upgrading NOW - there are a rash of new cards in the wings, to deliver the power required by Doom3 and HL2 - that will inevitably result in price/performance repositioning throughout the range, with the likelihood of better prices on those dislodged from the current top of the range.
A 9800xt is certainly a potent beast, but at the moment, I doubt that it's good value - unless the imminent arrival of the new "top of the range" is already anticipated in the prices.
Cheapest I could find a 9800XT for, was £249 PLUS VAT, when the 9800Pro can be found for £100 less.
In a couple of tests, the only thing that gets between them is the Geforce FX5950 Ultra (and on the second test, also the 5900 Ultra).
Unless your supply situation is different, the price difference between the XT and the Pro is way too large for the gain in performance. The 9800XT is the current top ranked card, and carries an unjustified price premium which is likely to drop when it's no longer the top of the range.
On the other hand, you can revel in being at the top - FOR NOW!
Cheapest I could find a 9800XT for, was £249 PLUS VAT, when the 9800Pro can be found for £100 less.
In a couple of tests, the only thing that gets between them is the Geforce FX5950 Ultra (and on the second test, also the 5900 Ultra).
Unless your supply situation is different, the price difference between the XT and the Pro is way too large for the gain in performance. The 9800XT is the current top ranked card, and carries an unjustified price premium which is likely to drop when it's no longer the top of the range.
On the other hand, you can revel in being at the top - FOR NOW!
The new guard is rapidly approaching
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.html?i=2018
The RV420 (ATI) and the NV40 (Nvidia).
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.html?i=2018
The RV420 (ATI) and the NV40 (Nvidia).
RASTABT
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What about your power supply unit? A good 400watt will do you but if you have the money look at something rated 450 watts upwards...brand name at that.lhys09915 said:
Since you play games many of the newer games need direct x9 so you may have to install this at some point.Oh yeah your cooling system AMD run hotter then Intel chips so you may also want to look at ways to keep your system running cooler...
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i have dx9.0b installed and hyper dual fan psu over 400w it had 10 connectors on it.there is also 2 back fans 1 side fan hddcooler memory cooling adjustable cpu fan at 6400rpm and a twin fan that goes in a spear dvdrom slot.
runs at 40 to 42 under load.38 idle.i think the cooling should be fine.or do you think i need more fans?
RASTABT said:
i have dx9.0b installed and hyper dual fan psu over 400w it had 10 connectors on it.there is also 2 back fans 1 side fan hddcooler memory cooling adjustable cpu fan at 6400rpm and a twin fan that goes in a spear dvdrom slot.
runs at 40 to 42 under load.38 idle.i think the cooling should be fine.or do you think i need more fans?
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RASTABT
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No you should not need any more fans and your PSU is fine...Bet you cant hear yourself think with them fans runninglhys09915 said:i have dx9.0b installed and hyper dual fan psu over 400w it had 10 connectors on it.there is also 2 back fans 1 side fan hddcooler memory cooling adjustable cpu fan at 6400rpm and a twin fan that goes in a spear dvdrom slot.
runs at 40 to 42 under load.38 idle.i think the cooling should be fine.or do you think i need more fans?
Sorry since your a gamer you could look out for a joy stick control dont know of any good ones off hand miself.
Update have a look out for this still dont know if its any good or not.
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