X1600XT retail is too be faster then preproduction review cards

Dazz · Nov 15, 2005, 12:15 AM

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Although ATI has just announced the Radeon X1000 family consists of X1300 (RV515), X1600 (RV530) and X1800 (R520) but the internal department isn't too pleased with their performance so far. Therefore, ATi is stepping up their effort on the next generation R580 and has already completed the design and development process so the performance should be looking good. ATi also plans to further improve the RV530 series performance. Right now, RV530 has 12PS/5VS but has only 4 ROP and 4 TMU with 128-bit memory interface therefore the performance isn't too great. Therefore ATi plans to push out improved version of RV530 and the improved version will be known as RV560 and most likely will support 256-bit memory interface.

http://www.vr-zone.com/index.php?i=2932

Looks like they are not too impressed with the peformance having said that no reviewer is either. This might be why ATi cancelled their orders for the RV530 and sent for new orders as they are changing the designs of the cards posiblily doubling the TMU's and adding a 256bit memory interface. Might also explain why it's quiet on that front. Hopefully it will be able to compete with the 6800GS but it will be a late compeditor.

riles9262 · Nov 15, 2005, 12:18 AM

That would be a very wise move, I hope that it's true. The 1600xt as it stands, is totally overmatched by its competitors. I can't believe how many cards there are available at most price brackets now! It seems like older products aren't being fazed out very quickly.

Dazz · Nov 15, 2005, 11:09 AM

I know ATi have just brought out the X1000 range cards and they are prepping for an other launch i think ATi have had the taste of the top with the 9700 cards they want to get it again but nVidia have wised up and the card wars is going to heat up even further like that is possible already lol. The 6800GS is a stop gap however till NV can get the 7200 and 7600 cards out. One thing i have noticed however is Crossfire work very well with HDR so thats a plus on ATi's side but lack of Master cards is hurting them

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riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	That would be a very wise move, I hope that it's true. The 1600xt as it stands, is totally overmatched by its competitors. I can't believe how many cards there are available at most price brackets now! It seems like older products aren't being fazed out very quickly. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Nov 15, 2005, 11:09 AM	Thread Starter #3
Dazz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	I know ATi have just brought out the X1000 range cards and they are prepping for an other launch i think ATi have had the taste of the top with the 9700 cards they want to get it again but nVidia have wised up and the card wars is going to heat up even further like that is possible already lol. The 6800GS is a stop gap however till NV can get the 7200 and 7600 cards out. One thing i have noticed however is Crossfire work very well with HDR so thats a plus on ATi's side but lack of Master cards is hurting them