ATI response to DH about X800XT cancellation claims

Zardon · Aug 12, 2004, 03:36 PM

There has been many a story regarding the cancellation of the X800XT which originated on Rage3d forums and has spread across the internet. Yesterday the inquirer posted a news article about this. ATI have responded offically to Driverheaven today.

"ATI has not discontinued the RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition as erroneously reported on some web sites. We continue to ship RADEON X800 products to customers worldwide, including the RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition, RADEON X800 XT, RADEON X800 PRO and RADEON X800 SE.

Because of the popularity and success of our RADEON products - including the RADEON X800 - meeting the strong demand is sometimes challenging, however, rest assured we will continue to ship the RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition and our full family of visual processors for gamers and computer enthusiasts!"

Patti Mikula
Public Relations Manager
Desktop Products
ATI Technologies Inc.

dipstick · Aug 12, 2004, 03:53 PM

That should put the rumors to rest. I mean it would suck if they actually cancelled a card that was never really released in the first place lol

Chaos · Aug 12, 2004, 03:58 PM

yes it sure is nice to be able to get an official response when these rumours rear their ugly head

No_Style · Aug 12, 2004, 04:52 PM

Good for ATI for clearing this up.

What's the difference between a X800XT and X800XT PE? Is it just clockspeeds? The different "classes" of X800s is borderlining on ridiculous.

dipstick · Aug 12, 2004, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No_Style

Good for ATI for clearing this up.

What's the difference between a X800XT and X800XT PE? Is it just clockspeeds? The different "classes" of X800s is borderlining on ridiculous.

Yes, its just the clockspeeds that are different but not by much. I also do agree that naming these cards could definitely be handled better.

Zardon · Aug 12, 2004, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No_Style

Good for ATI for clearing this up.

What's the difference between a X800XT and X800XT PE? Is it just clockspeeds? The different "classes" of X800s is borderlining on ridiculous.

X800XT 500 core 500 memory (most overclock to PE specs)
X800XT PE 520 core 560 memory (most overclock to 550 core and 580-610ram)

me972 · Aug 12, 2004, 06:41 PM

well.... it seems that some one had this roumer spred just to get the market in a panik and justify the fact that the prices of the X800PE going...way way up...
instead of down.

Falstaff · Aug 12, 2004, 07:16 PM

bloody Rage3D....

still think that site is just a dog hump for immature enthusiasts...

but rumours are powerful arent they..

I remember many others...LOL...none of them panned out

ATI RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ev!L-aLphA · Aug 12, 2004, 09:08 PM

good news

ronnn · Aug 12, 2004, 09:15 PM

Being an ATI fan, I must admit to huge disapointment about this paper launch. Only 7 or 8 x800xt pe's were sold locally and that was a few months ago. Maybe it is the price I pay for being in Canada, but this is getting really stupid. The x800pro is available at very inflated prices. If ATI does not get their act together - this round will be conceded to Nvidia. Still I am hoping that a pci version will be available at a decent price by christmas.

I really would prefer to go ATI, as being green orientated - power consumption (and quiet) are important selling points for me.

Aug 12, 2004, 03:36 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	ATI respond to DH about X800XT cancellation claims There has been many a story regarding the cancellation of the X800XT which originated on Rage3d forums and has spread across the internet. Yesterday the inquirer posted a news article about this. ATI have responded offically to Driverheaven today. "ATI has not discontinued the RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition as erroneously reported on some web sites. We continue to ship RADEON X800 products to customers worldwide, including the RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition, RADEON X800 XT, RADEON X800 PRO and RADEON X800 SE. Because of the popularity and success of our RADEON products - including the RADEON X800 - meeting the strong demand is sometimes challenging, however, rest assured we will continue to ship the RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition and our full family of visual processors for gamers and computer enthusiasts!" Patti Mikula Public Relations Manager Desktop Products ATI Technologies Inc.

Aug 12, 2004, 03:58 PM	#3
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	yes it sure is nice to be able to get an official response when these rumours rear their ugly head __________________

Aug 12, 2004, 04:52 PM	#4
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Confusion.. Good for ATI for clearing this up. What's the difference between a X800XT and X800XT PE? Is it just clockspeeds? The different "classes" of X800s is borderlining on ridiculous. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Aug 12, 2004, 06:41 PM	#7
me972 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 696 Rep Power: 0	well.... it seems that some one had this roumer spred just to get the market in a panik and justify the fact that the prices of the X800PE going...way way up... instead of down. __________________ Intel 2600K - ASRock Fatality1 Pro(Gen3) -16GB Ram 8-8-8-24 - M4 128GB

Aug 12, 2004, 07:16 PM	#8
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	bloody Rage3D.... still think that site is just a dog hump for immature enthusiasts... but rumours are powerful arent they.. I remember many others...LOL...none of them panned out ATI RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Aug 12, 2004, 03:53 PM	#2
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	That should put the rumors to rest. I mean it would suck if they actually cancelled a card that was never really released in the first place lol

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Ev!L-aLphA \| n f e c t e D Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 4,111 Rep Power: 0	good news __________________ R.I.P 8/8/04 4/21/08

Aug 12, 2004, 09:15 PM	#10
ronnn DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 0	Being an ATI fan, I must admit to huge disapointment about this paper launch. Only 7 or 8 x800xt pe's were sold locally and that was a few months ago. Maybe it is the price I pay for being in Canada, but this is getting really stupid. The x800pro is available at very inflated prices. If ATI does not get their act together - this round will be conceded to Nvidia. Still I am hoping that a pci version will be available at a decent price by christmas. I really would prefer to go ATI, as being green orientated - power consumption (and quiet) are important selling points for me.