Thoughts on Radeon X800?

[Two|Bit]

Hey I'm wanting to get a pretty decent card for a good price. I came across the Radeon X800. I noticed it only had 128 MB of memory on it... does it come in 256 MB versions? Is it a good card that will run Half Life 2 well and other games like Doom 3 and Farcry? Could I get a version below it and still see good results? what are your thoughts on this card? Thanks

[Force Flow]

Are you looking at the AGP version or the PCI-E version?

Yep, it's a good card.

[imbest123]

There is both a 128mb and 256mb version of the card in both agp and pci-e. either one is more than enough for what you want. this card is really good, you wont be disappointed.

[Two|Bit]

So having 128 MB isn't bad in anyway? I am looking at the PCI Express version... would there be a version with slight less performance for alot less money?

[regans cortina]

Two bit , i have the x800xt 256 pcie version . it plays any game out now on max rez. You wont be disappointed if you get it. superb card.

[Two|Bit]

Alright... thanks for the testimonial ;). Now... which company should I buy from? ATI, Power Color, or Sapphire, or someother Co.

[regans cortina]

Sapphires arnt bad so ive heard. mines an unbranded ati. Not sure if you can get them by msi , they are a good make. To be honest , i dont think x800xt,s are made bad by anyone. If you can afford it get the x850xt , its atis top of the range card and only slightly better than the 800. Either way youl be astounded playing your games with this card, it rules man.

[Force Flow]

ATI, Powercolor and Sapphire are the safe brands. Go with whichever is cheapest.

[Two|Bit]

OK by the way you guys are reacting to my suggestion it seems that I'm overkilling... I realized if i bought this video card (the X800) I would be spending more on it than my processor (AMD Athlon 64 3200+). Is that foolish? Whats a notch below the X800?

[kingoftowns]

negative, it is not uncommon to spend more on your video card than on your proc, i did the same, if you are a gamer the video card is a little more important than your processor anyway as any A64 proc can handle the games today but the same can not be said for graphics cards, especially if you plan on OC'ing your proc

[regans cortina]

Ive just finished playin the fear demo , and had it on 1600 x 1200. I cant tell you how good it looks , if you get a lesser card , youl kick yourself.

[glc]

The step from 128 to 256 ram doesn't really do much for games. If i had a choice between a 256mb card and a 128mb card with a faster GPU, I'd go for the faster GPU. Reverse this for video editing.

[Two|Bit]

Thank you... Do you think this PSU would handle THIS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103927) PSU will handle the X800?

[regans cortina]

Should be ok, but if you start upping your hardware in other places , then id suggest you futureproof yourself and go for a higher output psu. Antec or enermax, are great brands.

[Jaggannath]

As Regan says, I'd definitely go for something higher, perhaps a 420W PSU

[regans cortina]

I know your in canada , but any of these will be great if you can get them

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Enermax_111.html

[glc]

That power supply is fine. It's 380 high quality watts, and it's dual rail.

[kram 2.0]

I believe the Radeon X800 consumes far less power as compared to the other cards in its range (6800, 6600GT, X800 Pro, etc) - it only requires the standard power provided by the PCI-Express slot with no supplemental power.OK by the way you guys are reacting to my suggestion it seems that I'm overkilling... I realized if i bought this video card (the X800) I would be spending more on it than my processor (AMD Athlon 64 3200+). Is that foolish? Whats a notch below the X800?Nope. I spent 170 USD on a Pentium 4 2.8C and 200 USD on a ATI Radeon 9800 Pro. Wouldn't have done any different.

kram

[Two|Bit]

Thank you guys very much! I think I will go with that power supply and the X800...couldn't have helped me more! thanks again