looking for a graphics card

[LoadsaMoney]

Considering the cost, I'd go for the X1800XT 250meg, can't go wrong for the money.

I would'nt, id get the 256mb.

 

[fullfat]

I wouldn't get an X1800XL, they are pretty poor.

whats so poor about them then? compared to something like a 7800gt or something, i thought they were pretty decent cards with good potential for OCing

 

[smids]

whats so poor about them then? compared to something like a 7800gt or something, i thought they were pretty decent cards with good potential for OCing

For £6 more you can get the XT, that's what's poor about them . In fairness, they are half decent cards but not worth it at their current prices.

 

[fullfat]

if you were buying one today then yeah. but i thought they were just a slightly slower x1800 256mb XT, so if you push the xl a bit they should be able to keep up surely, as theyve got the same amount of pipelines etc. im merely thinking outloud

 

[locutus12]

well, they can clock to just under XT speeds, but get an XT and you get insane clocks, people have been breaking 11.5K on 3d05 with them lol

 

[fullfat]

well, they can clock to just under XT speeds, but get an XT and you get insane clocks, people have been breaking 11.5K on 3d05 with them lol

wow, thats nice. i would deffo get the XT for an extra £6, i just thought the xl was still decent. (ive just bought one)

 

[ACESHIGH]

whats so poor about them then? compared to something like a 7800gt or something, i thought they were pretty decent cards with good potential for OCing

The X1800XL is still a very good card. They offer performance similar to a 7800GT. They seem to overclock well too. The person who stated to not get the X1800XL, is known to prefer Nvidia cards. Had you stated get the 7800GT (same performance) i am sure he would have stated its a great card.

 

[ajgoodfellow]

I think the issue is that with the recent price drops on the X1800XT you'll get far better value for money with this card over the X1800XL