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Is the X1950XT 256mb better than a GTO

Not as clear cut as that TBH,

the 7900 GTO is just a underclocked 7900 GTX

when overclocked (which 99% do) the 7900 GTX would be the faster card at higher resolutions.
 
Yup my bad, im forgetting that if you OVERCLOCK a GTO it will be faster than a STOCK x1950 XT, which is obvious isn't it really, and also that the x1950 XT must remain at stock as it can't be overclocked, so GTO it is, sorry. :rolleyes:
 
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LoadsaMoney said:
Yup my bad, im forgetting that if you OVERCLOCK a GTO it will be faster than a STOCK x1950 XT, which is obvious isn't it really, and also that the x1950 XT must remain at stock as it can't be overclocked, so GTO it is, sorry. :rolleyes:

Dont take it personally mate, its just highlighting the facts about both cards.
Its better to give people the full picture of why people buy the GTO's not just one line answers.

That way he can make a more educated guess on whats best for him. :)
 
LoadsaMoney said:
x1950 XT must remain at stock as it can't be overclocked, so GTO it is, sorry. :rolleyes:

Why? I have just installed one and used the (can't remember what it's called) automatic overclock tool in the catalyst control centre thingy and it overclocked. At least I am pretty sure it did, I didn't notice the original settings for the core and the memory.

Cheers
Alex
 
Alex R said:
Why? I have just installed one and used the (can't remember what it's called) automatic overclock tool in the catalyst control centre thingy and it overclocked. At least I am pretty sure it did, I didn't notice the original settings for the core and the memory.

Cheers
Alex

he was being sarcastic as easyrider always says "when *y* is overclocked its better than *x* at stock" which is a pointless argument as both cards can be clocked.

of course the X1950XT can be overclocked :)
 
Alex R said:
Why? I have just installed one and used the (can't remember what it's called) automatic overclock tool in the catalyst control centre thingy and it overclocked. At least I am pretty sure it did, I didn't notice the original settings for the core and the memory.

Cheers
Alex
Sorry, but i find this amusing.

Yes, Loadsamoney was obviously being sarcastic, but it just goes to show how things can sometimes be missintrerpreted online.
 
X1950XT > 7900GTO at stock.

When BOTH cards are overclocked the 7900GTO will be as good if not better than the X1950XT.

The 7900GTO is quieter, cooler and as fast. The X1950XT is probably the same price.

All of those into the mix and you can make your own decision. I would personally buy the X1950XT as I think it would still be a little tiny bit faster in games.
 
ACESHIGH said:
Sorry, but i find this amusing.

Yes, Loadsamoney was obviously being sarcastic, but it just goes to show how things can sometimes be missintrerpreted online.

Right, haven't been reading the boards long enough I suppose :rolleyes:

I did it at lunchtime so was a bit pushed for time. Went from nvidea to ati, the software isn't as straightforward that's for sure. I will put the card back to stock and do it all properly later.
 
SidewinderINC said:
he was being sarcastic as easyrider always says "when *y* is overclocked its better than *x* at stock" which is a pointless argument as both cards can be clocked.

of course the X1950XT can be overclocked :)

Bingo. :)

Btw Naffa your wrong, you can't compare them stock for stock, GT0 has to be overclocked before it can be compared to a stock XT, its in the Nvida handbook, so the GTO owns it, its a Nvidia card, on name alone it OWNS IT.
 
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