is the X1900 worth it over the X1800?

[Dark_Angel]

Hey...

Sorry for yet another thread, but I have decided for the 3rd time in a row, to grab an ATI card.

That means all I need to decide on is Conroe or X2

But meanwhile, back on topic... Is the X1900XT worth it over the X1800XT?

I have heard that the only major difference between the X1900XT and 1800XT is that the x1900 have more shaders... I have seen a website with the x1900XT for 241 pounds, which is pretty good, considering that 256MB x1800XT is around 190 or so. Is it worth the extra 50 for the card, or should I just grab a cheaper card, and save my cash?

 

[Dark_Angel]

Bah, sorry I forgot to mention the screen res I will be using :/ I am using a 20 inch wide screen, so the res is 1680x1050

I just dont want to buy the X1800XT and then feel I should have splashed out a bit more cash or the better performance....

 

[Dark_Angel]

That wont be a problem I dont like alcohol

 

[Dark_Angel]

Did you overclock both cards?

I have heard that the X1900XT are slightly better at overclocking, because they are of later core designs?

 

[Dark_Angel]

Yeah get the x1900 for that res, if it was something like 1280x1024 your max then i would'nt bother, but that res deffo.

Btw look around as you get x1900 XT's for only £207 all in, someone on here got one.

Really? 207? is that including vat? cause if it is, that is an incredible price!

 

[Dark_Angel]

Yup £207 all in, he said look around, and you'll find em, ive never found em yet though, so it must have either been B-Grade or second hand, ive seen em for £241 all in, and £258.

Yeah, a shop that is kind of local to me is selling a Connect3d one for 241, is the connect 3d one any good? I mean in terms of overclocking... I have to admit I am kind of tempted to grab one in a week or 2... I am just waiting for conroe prices to be anounced properlly.