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newbuilder14
10-15-2006, 01:02 PM
Should I get that instead of the x1900xt? Cheaper and faster core clock speed. I have always trusted nVidia...
tomkear2006
10-15-2006, 01:05 PM
It's not all about the clock speeds!

I've not looked into the two cards in great detail, but you should check things like the number of pixel pipelines and shaders...to name a few things.

What I am really saying is that you should do an in depth comparision of the two cards and not base your judgement purely on the clock speeds.
blue60007
10-15-2006, 01:10 PM
I'd say they are about equal comparing prices. Didn't know there was a 7900GTO - it kinda looks like a slightly crippled 7900GTX.

I'd do a Google search for benchmarks and see how they compare. More than likely you'll find one might be faster in a couple games while the other will be faster in others.
newbuilder14
10-15-2006, 01:56 PM
They both look good but after Googling it people seem to be prefering the x1900xt. I still don't know... I will be pairing it with a Core 2 Duo system for gaming so either one should be fine.
Mr.Ferrari
10-15-2006, 02:07 PM
Truthfully? The choice between the gt0 and the xt is more of a brand preferance.

A 7900GTX VS. X1900XT is about on par. With the gtx dominating in the few opengl games and the xt dominating elsewhere.

A 7900gto 512mb vs. x1900xt 512mb- the xt would be the obvious choice.

BUT

A 7900gto 512mb vs. x1900xt 256mb is more of a matter of what games and and what level those games will be played at.
So, what resolution do you play at and which games do you play?
newbuilder14
10-15-2006, 02:44 PM
Counter Strike Source 1024x768
Mr.Ferrari
10-15-2006, 03:31 PM
X1900xt
tomkear2006
10-15-2006, 04:29 PM
Counter Strike Source 1024x768

If thats what you will primarily be using the card for, would it not be overkill and conseqently a bit of a waste of cash?

Everything runs on max using my X800GTO2 which is a fraction of the price.
blue60007
10-15-2006, 04:43 PM
I'd still go ahead and go with the X1900XT....what if you want to play more demanding games in the future?
tomkear2006
10-15-2006, 04:51 PM
I'd still go ahead and go with the X1900XT....what if you want to play more demanding games in the future?

Yeah I would go with that actually :)