640MB Geforce 8800GTS or 512MB Radeon 2900XT??

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jayfx2

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Hi, I am having some difficulty in choosing the right graphics Card. I have been looking at the New Radeon 512MB 2900XT series and I got to say they have pretty good specs. But then again I Nvidia is also good. I have been using Nvidia on all my computers. I don't know which one is going to be better. The 640MB 8800GTS or the 512MB radeon 2900XT? If someone can help me let me know. I want your opinion. thank you
 
lol it's hard for me to say this as an 8800gts 640mb owner, but from what I've heard the 2900 is better...However, it's quite a bit more expensive as well, so it all depends on how much you're willing to pay.
 
tbh, not only is the ati one better, but ati's af and aa + hdr is unmatched they really > than nvidia in that factor, but the 8800 card is still a great card. Both will make a gamer happeh.
 
It depends on how much money you have. HD2900XT is slightly better, but it is also more expensive.

However, I recommend 8800GTS 320MB because it is the best value for money
 
The 2900XT would be better, and the technology is also better then nVidia's almost year old 8 series.
 
maroon1 said:
It depends on how much money you have. HD2900XT is slightly better, but it is also more expensive.

However, I recommend 8800GTS 320MB because it is the best value for money
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Thats when you get an X2 512mb 8600GTS for better preformance and cheaper;)
 
maroon1 said:
Can you explain what technology that HD2900XT have that nvidia 8 series doesn't have ?!!
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Lets see, it has built in HDMI and 5.1 surround sound audio, 24x custom AA which is said to be next gen, as well as others I cant name off the top of my head.
 
[-0MEGA-];733182 said:
Lets see, it has built in HDMI and 5.1 surround sound audio, 24x custom AA which is said to be next gen, as well as others I cant name off the top of my head.
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wait...I see that the specs include 5.1 audio...but how does one utilize it? There are no audio ports on the back D:


Also, you guys are making me sad about my 8800 =/
 
The card comes with a HDMI adaptor and when used with a HD TV (which is great) no other cables are needed to produce sound, it all runs through the card. I tried Doom 3 on my 43inch Pioneer with 24x custom AA and all other settings maxed via CCC, absolutely nuts. :cool:
 
wafflez said:
wait...I see that the specs include 5.1 audio...but how does one utilize it? There are no audio ports on the back D:


Also, you guys are making me sad about my 8800 =/
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HDMI is video and audio, so you can use the HDMI port and cable for both high-def video and 5.1 surround sound.
 
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