Are you going to wait on ATi's next generation video card?

Zardon · Aug 14, 2005, 11:37 AM

Discuss and vote!

Necrosis · Aug 14, 2005, 12:21 PM

I wouldn't mind picking up the GTX now. However, waiting on the R520 to come out to see how it compares. Also worried about Nvidia releasing an Ultra version at the same price as the GTX later.

Sandok · Aug 14, 2005, 12:31 PM

my x850xtpe cost an arm and a leg... no thanks, not changing for eons

interspaced · Aug 14, 2005, 12:48 PM

I'm happy with what i have at the moment. If i'm going to upgrade it will be when vista is released.

jasonbourne · Aug 14, 2005, 12:55 PM

yeah i will wait for ati, but im happy with what ihave at the moment it`s not much but i can handle my games very well

Stop It · Aug 14, 2005, 01:10 PM

I'm happy with my 6800 until Ati/Nvidia start reduce prices a bit, £400 is over my range for a Gfx chip.

FDM80 · Aug 14, 2005, 03:31 PM

Got an X800 XL within the last 4 months, won't be getting a new card any time soon.

Even if I was in line for a new card, the top of the line models aren't worth what they cost. Both ATI and nVidia, in my eyes, rip people off with those prices.

**MIG-31** · Aug 14, 2005, 03:36 PM

Sticking with what i have in my sig.....the whole rig is only 2 months old....and im happy with the x850xt pci-e card...

BWX · Aug 14, 2005, 03:44 PM

Getting X800XL soon.

kelticknight · Aug 14, 2005, 04:16 PM

have a agp ati overclockers x800xt pe with 256,happy with what l have,will skip a few versions before l upgrade as its playing everything in sight,next upgrade will be mobo and g-card to use pci-e,so not in hurry

bake15 · Aug 14, 2005, 06:01 PM

ATI all the way and always will be, no matter how long they take to release new tec

i guess that makes me a ati fanboy

Edit looks like i was talking BS because im now on nvidia

CDsDontBurn · Aug 14, 2005, 06:10 PM

I'm happy w/what i have. Unless i come across a riduclous amount of money, i'm not going to upgrade my system for a long time to come.

INSTG8R · Aug 14, 2005, 08:26 PM

I just finished putting all I could into this current rig to stave off upgrading for another year,by that time an upgrade will be required anyway

Dark Lord · Aug 14, 2005, 08:38 PM

im perfectly happy with my x800pro AGP.

maybe if i come across a cheap R520 in an AGP flavor ill consider it.

**temeteus82** · Aug 14, 2005, 08:44 PM

if I had the money to upgrade, I would test ati's cards. Current card don't sync with my tv

kelticknight · Aug 14, 2005, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by another-user

im perfectly happy with my x800pro AGP.

maybe if i come across a cheap R520 in an AGP flavor ill consider it.

same here

Zelig · Aug 14, 2005, 10:09 PM

I'm sticking with my 6600gt for now, I never spend more than $250 CDN on my video cards anyway. I probably won't be upgrading from my 6600gt until I can get a significant upgrade for a good price, along the lines of a 6800 ultra for $200 or less.

IvanV · Aug 14, 2005, 10:44 PM

I'm curious to see R520 in action, but I'll stick with what I've got for awhile. I suppose the next geteration of cards will be PCI-E only, so it would be a really expensive upgrade.

Corth · Aug 14, 2005, 11:18 PM

I usually skip a couple gen's of vid cards before I upgrade. However this time, it might depend on how well it performs... ATI all the way though

KNIBBO · Aug 15, 2005, 02:29 AM

I would consider it, but since I have a 6800GT and an SLI mobo, I'm pretty sure I'm just going to add another 6800GT.

Raptor · Aug 15, 2005, 02:48 AM

Just got my x850xtpe. To say I'm very satisfied is an understatment. Gonna keep it for a LONG time

Alistair · Aug 15, 2005, 06:01 AM

I just got an X800XL because I got sick of waiting for any sort of official news on the new card. Not to mention I fear what it will cost after seeing the 7800GTX launch prices.

bug77 · Aug 15, 2005, 10:36 AM

Happy here as well. Why upgrade when HL2 runs @1600x1200?

Sandok · Aug 15, 2005, 11:07 AM

lol ya these newer cards all require 2048x1536 reso so since my screen is only 1280x1024, i'm happy

Duranix · Aug 15, 2005, 11:10 AM

i wont be upgrading ever again =(

ill be saving my money for a leet pc when vista comes out.

i predict that if i starve my lunch money, and just keep it all and horde it in my room, in exactly one year, ill have $1300, + whatever i can sell from my current pc, so thats about $1800, then ill have an extra 4 months to save, so thats about $100, so ill have $1900... then i have birthdays which are $100, so thats about $2000.... enough for a uberleet pc when vista comes out

(ok, so its nowhere near enough.... Crys...)

bug77 · Aug 15, 2005, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duranix

i wont be upgrading ever again =(

ill be saving my money for a leet pc when vista comes out.

I was wondering about that. So 'never again' would be about 'when vista comes out'... Makes sense.

GeneralClaymore · Aug 15, 2005, 09:20 PM

i happy with my x800xl it plays all my games at 1600x1200 and the aa and af settings that i use great.

Chaos · Aug 16, 2005, 04:50 AM

I wouldn't mind trying out a PCI-e X800XL or X850 (any flavour)
I'm happy with the X800Pro AGP but now i need a new PCI-e to finish my mew system
Athlon 64 3500+, DFI LanParty UT NF4, 2GB Corsair TwinMX

swatX · Aug 16, 2005, 08:38 AM

i might get a r520 depending on the performence/price but right 6800gt all the way!

IamLakota · Aug 16, 2005, 10:39 AM

I'm happy with my 6800GT for now,but the cost of any new vid card is more than I'm willing to pay for at this time.My next upgrade will be to a pci-e mobo
that has sli capabilities,new dual core intel chip,and some DDR2.Ati just seems a it slow with its new card release's and I keep reading about their "crossfire"
sli solution but understand it isn't out yet either.Also I can't wait to see and hear the new creative X-Fi sound card,I will definatly get one of these first for my current rig and pass my Audigy 2 ZS on to my ol ladys rig.

Aug 14, 2005, 11:37 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Are you going to wait on ATi's next generation video card? Discuss and vote!

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jasonbourne DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: great yarmouth uk Posts: 1,082 Rep Power: 0	yeah i will wait for ati, but im happy with what ihave at the moment it`s not much but i can handle my games very well __________________ http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...asonBourne.jpg

Aug 14, 2005, 01:10 PM	#6
Stop It HHs' Resident Kitty Lover Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Biggleswade, UK Posts: 1,389 Rep Power: 73 System Specs	I'm happy with my 6800 until Ati/Nvidia start reduce prices a bit, £400 is over my range for a Gfx chip. __________________ Sig Courtesy of Mousey

Aug 14, 2005, 03:31 PM	#7
FDM80 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 136 Rep Power: 0	Got an X800 XL within the last 4 months, won't be getting a new card any time soon. Even if I was in line for a new card, the top of the line models aren't worth what they cost. Both ATI and nVidia, in my eyes, rip people off with those prices. __________________ Verizon FIOS rules!

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MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,773 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Sticking with what i have in my sig.....the whole rig is only 2 months old....and im happy with the x850xt pci-e card... __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Aug 14, 2005, 12:21 PM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 129 System Specs	I wouldn't mind picking up the GTX now. However, waiting on the R520 to come out to see how it compares. Also worried about Nvidia releasing an Ultra version at the same price as the GTX later.

Aug 14, 2005, 12:31 PM	#3
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	my x850xtpe cost an arm and a leg... no thanks, not changing for eons

Aug 14, 2005, 12:48 PM	#4
interspaced DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 287 Rep Power: 0	I'm happy with what i have at the moment. If i'm going to upgrade it will be when vista is released.

Aug 14, 2005, 03:44 PM	#9
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Getting X800XL soon. __________________

Aug 14, 2005, 04:16 PM	#10
kelticknight DriverHeaven Knight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: EIRE{great for black stuff ,bulmers cider and Munster rubgy Posts: 1,095 Rep Power: 0	have a agp ati overclockers x800xt pe with 256,happy with what l have,will skip a few versions before l upgrade as its playing everything in sight,next upgrade will be mobo and g-card to use pci-e,so not in hurry __________________

Aug 14, 2005, 06:01 PM	#11
bake15 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wigan,UK Posts: 582 Rep Power: 0	ATI all the way and always will be, no matter how long they take to release new tec i guess that makes me a ati fanboy Edit looks like i was talking BS because im now on nvidia Last edited by bake15; Aug 20, 2005 at 09:26 PM.

Aug 14, 2005, 06:10 PM	#12
CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,458 Rep Power: 202 System Specs	I'm happy w/what i have. Unless i come across a riduclous amount of money, i'm not going to upgrade my system for a long time to come. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

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INSTG8R DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canadian lost in Norway Posts: 527 Rep Power: 0	I just finished putting all I could into this current rig to stave off upgrading for another year,by that time an upgrade will be required anyway __________________ Sys. Specs. Intel E6600@3.2\|Abit IP35 Pro\|2x1024 Crucial Ballistix PC8500 \|Sapphire HD4870 512\|Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500G SATAII 16MB w/PRT\|SB X-Fi Fatality\|TT Tough Power 1200W\|TT Kandalf L.C.S.\|Samsung 204B 20" 5ms LCD\|Logitech G25\|Logitech G5\|Logitech G15\|Saitek X-52+Pro Rudder Pedals\|TrackIR w/Trackclip Pro 3DMark06

Aug 14, 2005, 08:38 PM	#14
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	im perfectly happy with my x800pro AGP. maybe if i come across a cheap R520 in an AGP flavor ill consider it. __________________

Aug 14, 2005, 10:09 PM	#17
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	I'm sticking with my 6600gt for now, I never spend more than $250 CDN on my video cards anyway. I probably won't be upgrading from my 6600gt until I can get a significant upgrade for a good price, along the lines of a 6800 ultra for $200 or less. __________________ --

Aug 15, 2005, 02:48 AM	#21
Raptor DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: California USA Posts: 464 Rep Power: 0	Just got my x850xtpe. To say I'm very satisfied is an understatment. Gonna keep it for a LONG time __________________ [COLOR=Green][COLOR=DarkOrange] P4C-800 DELUXE/P4 3.4 NORTHWOOD/2 GB CORSAIR PC3200/X850XTPE/2 300 GB MAXTOR HD'S/LOGITECH G5/LOGITECH Z-5500/CREATIVE XFI EXTREME MUSIC/MS 4000 KEYBOARD/Vizio VX37L HDTV/Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD and Toshiba HD-XA1/Oppo HV970HD SACD/DVD-A universal player/Xbox 360/Sony PS3. [/COLOR][/COLOR]

Aug 14, 2005, 10:44 PM	#18
IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,655 Rep Power: 280 System Specs	I'm curious to see R520 in action, but I'll stick with what I've got for awhile. I suppose the next geteration of cards will be PCI-E only, so it would be a really expensive upgrade. __________________ Our Folding@home stats:

Aug 14, 2005, 11:18 PM	#19
Corth DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edmonton Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	I usually skip a couple gen's of vid cards before I upgrade. However this time, it might depend on how well it performs... ATI all the way though __________________ Current: Core2duo 6600 Intel D975XBX2 4x1gig OCZ High Performance Crossfire Edition Sapphire Radeon HD2600pro SB X-Fi Elite Pro - Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers Thermaltake Silent Purepower (w0011+PFC) 480watts 2x320 Seagate 16mb Vista Ultimate 64

Aug 15, 2005, 02:29 AM	#20
KNIBBO DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	I would consider it, but since I have a 6800GT and an SLI mobo, I'm pretty sure I'm just going to add another 6800GT.

Aug 15, 2005, 06:01 AM	#22
Alistair Spoos Join Date: May 2002 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 435 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I just got an X800XL because I got sick of waiting for any sort of official news on the new card. Not to mention I fear what it will cost after seeing the 7800GTX launch prices. __________________ - Alistair

Aug 15, 2005, 10:36 AM	#23
bug77 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: around Posts: 792 Rep Power: 0	Happy here as well. Why upgrade when HL2 runs @1600x1200?

Aug 15, 2005, 11:07 AM	#24
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	lol ya these newer cards all require 2048x1536 reso so since my screen is only 1280x1024, i'm happy

Aug 15, 2005, 11:10 AM	#25
Duranix DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 614 Rep Power: 0	i wont be upgrading ever again =( ill be saving my money for a leet pc when vista comes out. i predict that if i starve my lunch money, and just keep it all and horde it in my room, in exactly one year, ill have $1300, + whatever i can sell from my current pc, so thats about $1800, then ill have an extra 4 months to save, so thats about $100, so ill have $1900... then i have birthdays which are $100, so thats about $2000.... enough for a uberleet pc when vista comes out (ok, so its nowhere near enough.... Crys...) __________________

Aug 15, 2005, 09:20 PM	#27
GeneralClaymore HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MI Posts: 431 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	i happy with my x800xl it plays all my games at 1600x1200 and the aa and af settings that i use great. __________________ Source: x-fi titanium hd 2x LME49720NA + 2x LME49710NA > Fiio E9(OPA2111AM)> DT880 pro 250ohm

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Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,269 Rep Power: 165 System Specs	I wouldn't mind trying out a PCI-e X800XL or X850 (any flavour) I'm happy with the X800Pro AGP but now i need a new PCI-e to finish my mew system Athlon 64 3500+, DFI LanParty UT NF4, 2GB Corsair TwinMX __________________

Aug 16, 2005, 08:38 AM	#29
swatX ba\|\\|\\|ed Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 618 Rep Power: 0	i might get a r520 depending on the performence/price but right 6800gt all the way! __________________ thx stick for the sig

Aug 16, 2005, 10:39 AM	#30
IamLakota HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Viriginia Posts: 552 Rep Power: 0	I'm happy with my 6800GT for now,but the cost of any new vid card is more than I'm willing to pay for at this time.My next upgrade will be to a pci-e mobo that has sli capabilities,new dual core intel chip,and some DDR2.Ati just seems a it slow with its new card release's and I keep reading about their "crossfire" sli solution but understand it isn't out yet either.Also I can't wait to see and hear the new creative X-Fi sound card,I will definatly get one of these first for my current rig and pass my Audigy 2 ZS on to my ol ladys rig. __________________ Harley Davidson: If You Have To Ask You Wouldn't Understand!!! System Specs: Mobo:Asus P6T Deluxe V2,intel i7 920,2x BFG GTX 250 oc in SLI,Corsair 6gigs tri channel pc12800CL8 2xWD Velociraptor's 2x74gig WD Raptor , X-Fi Fatal1ty Titainium,HANNS-G HG281HD 1080p 28" monitor,Coolermaster HAF/922,PC-PWR&Cooling Sliencer 750,CoolerMaster V8 HSF