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The XT models are the higher end of the two lines for ATI there. If you go for either just remember to get the patch if you see the 7.9 version of the catalyst installed. On Vista there was a color management control problem while XP was seeing games go right to the desktop when going to load a save or while in a game map.
For XP the 7.9 release for the 2900s is found at http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=xp/radeonx-xp
Fpr Vista 32bit, http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=vista32/common-vista32
And for the 64bit versions of both XP and Vista these next two will avoid any confusion at the support site. XP Pro 64, http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=xp64/radeonx-xp64 and for Vista 64, http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=vista64/common-vista64
The ATI.AMD support site doesn't list any 2900 Pro only XT. You are probably thinking about the HD 2600 Pro there.
For XP the 7.9 release for the 2900s is found at http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=xp/radeonx-xp
Fpr Vista 32bit, http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=vista32/common-vista32
And for the 64bit versions of both XP and Vista these next two will avoid any confusion at the support site. XP Pro 64, http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=xp64/radeonx-xp64 and for Vista 64, http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=vista64/common-vista64
The ATI.AMD support site doesn't list any 2900 Pro only XT. You are probably thinking about the HD 2600 Pro there.
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As I mentioned you may see an 2900 Pro model listed at a vendor but only the 2900XT was seen listed at the ATI support site. Why? That would be a good one to ask them. But at least they are carrying drivers for the 64bit verions of XP and Vista. The 2900XT update would more likely cover the Pro version there.
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well that 2900pro looks VERY enticing, it has a gig of vram, 512bit interface, and DDR4 memory, i just dont think you can beat that for under 400 dollars... (its only $340)
too bad its out of stock right now on newegg, but man when it gets back in stock im grabbing one of these things!!! newegg says they will get more on 10/08/07
too bad its out of stock right now on newegg, but man when it gets back in stock im grabbing one of these things!!! newegg says they will get more on 10/08/07
Want tp hear a good one? I came across one review comparing an 8600 model compared against an ATI X1950XTX model on both Vista and XP. The different versions of Call of Duty were used for that. In XP the ATI model rang circles around the 8600 while losing in Vista. Why? One card is native to XP while the other is for Vista primarily while still being able to be used on an XP system. The OS made the difference there.
I would really like to see that review! Where a 8600GT or GTS beat a X1950XTX in anything. Theres no way in XP or Vista!
Then you'll like this one better since the actual card was an 8800GTS model against the high end ATI card and the game is Call of Duty 2 at different screen resolutions seen at http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2097023,00.asp
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wow the 8800GTS is good, to beat out the monster that is the 1950XTX. there were a few gripes i have though, i love to turn AA and AF to full, is that brown screen they were talking about affecting all games currently? god i hope not. anyways, it should be resolved by the time i get one. oh and can anyone tell me how the processor i showed (the 5600) compares to a similarly priced intel???
The 8800 took a big hit in Call of Duty but fared a lot better then the 7950 tested if you reed the article further. The brown screen seen there was only seen in CoD2 and not the other games mentioned. But one thing about Vista is the sharing of vpu memory betweein OS and game. One thing mentioned there that holds true when XP and any older version first came out wss a strong need for good working drivers.
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i know what you mean, and thats good that the brown screen is only for a game i dont currently own lol. talking with my uncle today, (C2Q6700, 8800ULTRA, 3GB ram, 1TB HDD, you get the picture) he said that he has a great system, but for games most any dual cores (he mentions 65NM procs only, which are the brisbane line with AMD) and an 8800GTS would suffice, and even in a year or two games will still be very playable on that type of system, and will rarely ever be needed to be turned to low settings. he mentioned that other programs like CAD, might be a bit of a strain on something like an AMD 5600 in a few years to come, but he knows i am not nearly capable of knowing what CAD even does...
is there any truth to this? he knows plenty of computers, but is he lying?
is there any truth to this? he knows plenty of computers, but is he lying?
No I said I would like to see the review about where you said a 8600 beat a X1950XTX at anything.
Can you read? When finding the article and taking a closer look as I already mentioned the comparisons were with an 8800GTS not an 8600 series card.
As far as the AMD Brisbane cored models seeing 65w those are mainly for the low to average desktop and not intended to see huge calculations and other things. For a work horse build here I could add 2gb or memory in CAD would see far better results with the 125w AM2 6000+ X2 model.
Can you read? When finding the article and taking a closer look as I already mentioned the comparisons were with an 8800GTS not an 8600 series card.
When reading that you actually thought it was about a 8600, and could beat a X1950XTX, your the one that wasnt reading right, wake up man.
When first coming across that article I wasn't looking at model numbers that closely. I just happened to notice at a quick glance the comparisons made between XP and Vista being discussed there. But you'll notice I corrected the typo made earler when going back to read through it more fully.