x800xt AIW or x850xt

algeeba · Sep 11, 2006, 10:23 PM

Hi,I just bought an AIW x800xt from CompUSA this past Saturday for 179.99. I upgraded from a 9800 pro. I go back to CompUSA and I see an x850xt on Sunday and its for 199.99.It was a manager's special because the box was slightly torn on the front, I figure.Now, in your opinion is an extra $20 worth the x850xt or is the x800xt good enough. No need for the AIW options. I've seen the x850xt usually get about 4-5 fps in benchmarks and that is why I was wondering.Would CompUSA allow me to exchange if the x800xt has already been opened.Thanks in advance.

NUCLEARWINTER · Sep 12, 2006, 01:33 PM

yes!, and yes. i bought an x800xl originally, and told them i wanted to trade it in and upgrade to the x850xtpe. they didn't have a problem with me doing it. wouldn't hurt to try. ask for the manager.

Silverfox · Sep 12, 2006, 01:57 PM

CompUsa gives the customer as I`m sure you are aware of 21 days to bring back a product and either get a refund or an exchange. You can merely say your not happy with the card for any reason and they will gladly exchange the card.

I just upgraded from a 9700 pro to the AIW x800xt and considered the x850xt but I wanted to be able to do some capture & video editing, so I stuck with the x800xt.

I do know now the overdrive tab is NOT supported in CCC with the AIW cards which is no big deal, and the speeds between the two cards are nominal.

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards....d1=46&card2=59

Regards, Silverfox

H3X4D3C1M4L · Sep 12, 2006, 04:16 PM

If I was you... I'd get that X850XT then buy a separate TV tuner, you'll be alot happier and you won't rip out half your hair trying to get the AiW part of the card to work.

Now... if you don't care about doing video or TV anything keep the card and never mind the X850XT

algeeba · Sep 12, 2006, 10:30 PM

Thanks all for your responses. Is the x850xt basically an overclocked x800xt? I mean besides a different core and fan what does the card offer? From the links above they seem the same.

Silverfox · Sep 13, 2006, 01:37 AM

If you could find and purchase the Platinum Edition of either the X800XT or the X850XT then you would see a difference in speed. But you will find it very hard to locate any of the PE cards brand new.

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards....d1=39&card2=57

For what your doing with still a AGP motherboard setup, the AIW x800xt or the x850xt will be just fine until you either upgrade your existing rig or purchase a new pc later next year with a DX video card.

Good Luck !

Regards, Silverfox

H3X4D3C1M4L · Sep 13, 2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by algeeba

Thanks all for your responses. Is the x850xt basically an overclocked x800xt? I mean besides a different core and fan what does the card offer? From the links above they seem the same.

The X850XT is essentially an overclocked X850XT for all intents and purposes, with a different fan. The PE versions of those respective cards is another bump in clock speed.

Sep 11, 2006, 10:23 PM	#1
algeeba DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	x800xt AIW or x850xt Hi,I just bought an AIW x800xt from CompUSA this past Saturday for 179.99. I upgraded from a 9800 pro. I go back to CompUSA and I see an x850xt on Sunday and its for 199.99.It was a manager's special because the box was slightly torn on the front, I figure.Now, in your opinion is an extra $20 worth the x850xt or is the x800xt good enough. No need for the AIW options. I've seen the x850xt usually get about 4-5 fps in benchmarks and that is why I was wondering.Would CompUSA allow me to exchange if the x800xt has already been opened.Thanks in advance.

Sep 12, 2006, 01:33 PM	#2
NUCLEARWINTER Reap What You Sow. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 1,133 Rep Power: 61 System Specs	yes!, and yes. i bought an x800xl originally, and told them i wanted to trade it in and upgrade to the x850xtpe. they didn't have a problem with me doing it. wouldn't hurt to try. ask for the manager. __________________ insert witty comment here!

Sep 12, 2006, 01:57 PM	#3
Silverfox HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 296 Rep Power: 56	CompUsa gives the customer as I`m sure you are aware of 21 days to bring back a product and either get a refund or an exchange. You can merely say your not happy with the card for any reason and they will gladly exchange the card. I just upgraded from a 9700 pro to the AIW x800xt and considered the x850xt but I wanted to be able to do some capture & video editing, so I stuck with the x800xt. I do know now the overdrive tab is NOT supported in CCC with the AIW cards which is no big deal, and the speeds between the two cards are nominal. http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards....d1=46&card2=59 Regards, Silverfox __________________ Silverfox Last edited by Silverfox; Sep 12, 2006 at 06:38 PM.

Sep 13, 2006, 01:37 AM	#6
Silverfox HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 296 Rep Power: 56	If you could find and purchase the Platinum Edition of either the X800XT or the X850XT then you would see a difference in speed. But you will find it very hard to locate any of the PE cards brand new. http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards....d1=39&card2=57 For what your doing with still a AGP motherboard setup, the AIW x800xt or the x850xt will be just fine until you either upgrade your existing rig or purchase a new pc later next year with a DX video card. Good Luck ! Regards, Silverfox __________________ Silverfox

Sep 12, 2006, 04:16 PM	#4
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	If I was you... I'd get that X850XT then buy a separate TV tuner, you'll be alot happier and you won't rip out half your hair trying to get the AiW part of the card to work. Now... if you don't care about doing video or TV anything keep the card and never mind the X850XT

Sep 12, 2006, 10:30 PM	Thread Starter #5
algeeba DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Thanks all for your responses. Is the x850xt basically an overclocked x800xt? I mean besides a different core and fan what does the card offer? From the links above they seem the same.