Toying with the idea for a GPU upgrade

[Dark_Angel]

Well,

Since a few games are starting to come out on the PC that I have an interest in playing, I am considering grabbing a new GPU, to replace an X800XT (clocked to 540/540)

I was considering an X1800XT... though I have to admit to liking the idea of a 7900GT. I have noticed that the 7900GT's dont really have VIVO though, and I really do need that

How do X1800XTS compete with 7900GT's (when they are both overclocked... on average?) I have heard that the 1800s win when not clocked, but if the 7900's win if you clock both the cards... ?

 

[Dark_Angel]

Well, I guess I would grab an X1800XT then, since I cant find a 7900GT with VIVO....

Would I be better to get the:

Sapphire ATI Radeon X1800 XT 256MB GDDR3 AVIVO TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (GX-121-SP)

OR

Connect3D ATI Radeon X1800 XT 256MB GDDR3 AVIVO TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (GX-044-CO)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/X1800_Series.html#agx_2d044_2dco

They both look very similar, only the Connect one is cheaper

 

[Dark_Angel]

Hmm... I was just wondering if people knew if either brand was better known for a better stock cooler/overclocking?

What type of overclocks are typical with the X1800XT's

 

[Dark_Angel]

That sounds like a nice increase tbh

I am guessing I will see quite the improvement over my current x800XT