ATI Radeon X1800XT 512MB in stock in the UK! - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 9th Nov 2005, 15:35

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/11...t_in_stock_uk/

There aren't many, go grab one quick before they're sold out.

Fusen · 9th Nov 2005, 16:04

are there benchmarks with 256 compared to the 512 card as the price goes up like mad o.0

from $380~ to $599

EarlGrey · 9th Nov 2005, 16:40

Ebuyer state that the card is a 'single slot' solution when I always thought the XT vesions were a dual slot card. Is the sapphire one different?

buzz_lips · 9th Nov 2005, 17:49

Hi,

Price was too good had to have one!!!

Who knows what motherboard would make a nice companion for the little fella?

Cheers

nookie · 9th Nov 2005, 19:16

512 MB of video RAM!? Some PC have that amount of system memory

I won't refuse having one but I can't afford it, but seriously...is there a game that is capable of filling up 512 MB of video RAM

?

valium · 9th Nov 2005, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by nookie

512 MB of video RAM!? Some PC have that amount of system memory

I won't refuse having one but I can't afford it, but seriously...is there a game that is capable of filling up 512 MB of video RAM

?

Yes, If I'm not mistaken F.E.A.R, BF2, Doom3, Quake4 at their highest playable settings require 512 mb of ram on your GPU.

buzz_lips · 9th Nov 2005, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzz_lips

Hi,

Price was too good had to have one!!!

Who knows what motherboard would make a nice companion for the little fella?

Cheers

Bugger Scan now have em a tenner cheaper!!!

nookie · 9th Nov 2005, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by valium

Yes, If I'm not mistaken F.E.A.R, BF2, Doom3, Quake4 at their highest playable settings require 512 mb of ram on your GPU.

hm...I didn't know that...i thought that 256 MB of GDD3 was enough...oh well you need а ridiculous amount of memory

I think that the 512 MB RAM and the overclocking capabilities of the card would bring amazing performance...

hitman012 · 9th Nov 2005, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by valium

Yes, If I'm not mistaken F.E.A.R, BF2, Doom3, Quake4 at their highest playable settings require 512 mb of ram on your GPU.

My 256MB GTX can handle all those games at 1280x1024 maxed without running out...

EarlGrey · 9th Nov 2005, 20:10

512MB would be good for the future surely?

hitman012 · 9th Nov 2005, 20:18

Oh yeah, definitely, I'm just saying that it's not needed at this moment in time.

Firehed · 9th Nov 2005, 21:19

"Ultra" settings on Doom3-based games need 512mb to run smoothly. Other games at highest settings can also make use... I'd imagine things like soft shadows in FEAR would get a boost from it.

Tim S · 9th Nov 2005, 21:25

shame they look rank.

buzz_lips · 9th Nov 2005, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by hitman012

My 256MB GTX can handle all those games at 1280x1024 maxed without running out...

But me wants to game 1600x1200 and beyond.....

mashles · 10th Nov 2005, 18:34

the 7800gtx 512mb was selling on an american e-tailer $799. But since about 5 mins ago the link to it has said that item does not exist. Nvidia boys got to work on that pretty fast. Looks like the rumours about a 14th Nov release could be solidifying.

frodo · 10th Nov 2005, 18:56

why is the urge so damn bad!!!

i really want one!!! DAMNIT!

but i cant justify it cause thats like.... half the price of my next motorbike... so i cant! nooo evilness

guess ill just make my own watercooling block for my x850xtpe (x800gto2 unlocked)

Kipman725 · 10th Nov 2005, 19:38

wait a few months... they will be alot cheeper. Aslo the 512mb video ram is only needed if you game at 1600x1200 with AA and AF with maxed out graphics. If you already have a x850pe why not just get a huge monitor instead to at least tax your current card :P

frodo · 10th Nov 2005, 22:11

.....take it you havent seen my project adamantium then

IVE GOT A FRIGGIN HUGE MOFO MONITOR!

doesnt mean my games will run smoothly, in fact they dont really like above 1600x1200 (they dont even like 1600x1200) i have to run @ about 1280x1024 in 9:10 or whatever it is....

im tempted to get an x850 master card and go with crossfire, but id rahter not both, could get a ruddy 7800gtx for the price of the master card :@

9th Nov 2005, 15:35	#1
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9th Nov 2005, 16:04	#2
Fusen Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kent Uni Posts: 350	are there benchmarks with 256 compared to the 512 card as the price goes up like mad o.0 from $380~ to $599

9th Nov 2005, 16:40	#3
EarlGrey Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Somerset, ENGLAND. Posts: 48	Ebuyer state that the card is a 'single slot' solution when I always thought the XT vesions were a dual slot card. Is the sapphire one different?

9th Nov 2005, 19:16	#5
nookie Minimodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	512 MB of video RAM!? Some PC have that amount of system memory I won't refuse having one but I can't afford it, but seriously...is there a game that is capable of filling up 512 MB of video RAM ?

9th Nov 2005, 20:10	#10
EarlGrey Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Somerset, ENGLAND. Posts: 48	512MB would be good for the future surely?

10th Nov 2005, 18:34	#15
mashles Minimodder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 20	the 7800gtx 512mb was selling on an american e-tailer $799. But since about 5 mins ago the link to it has said that item does not exist. Nvidia boys got to work on that pretty fast. Looks like the rumours about a 14th Nov release could be solidifying.

10th Nov 2005, 18:56	#16
frodo Ultramodder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Guildford, Surrey, UK Posts: 1,095	why is the urge so damn bad!!! i really want one!!! DAMNIT! but i cant justify it cause thats like.... half the price of my next motorbike... so i cant! nooo evilness guess ill just make my own watercooling block for my x850xtpe (x800gto2 unlocked)

10th Nov 2005, 19:38	#17
Kipman725 When did I get a custom title!?! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,753	wait a few months... they will be alot cheeper. Aslo the 512mb video ram is only needed if you game at 1600x1200 with AA and AF with maxed out graphics. If you already have a x850pe why not just get a huge monitor instead to at least tax your current card :P __________________ Sn45g game server mod My Electronics Site Hardware: 3400+ Sempr0n, 1GB RAM, 1.28TB local storage, x1950pro,Razer Viper,M$ comfort curve 2000,L70S + 17", Fujitsu 17" CRT Audio: HD-650's, PE congress amp, Sound Blaster AWE64, Soundblaster 24bit

10th Nov 2005, 22:11	#18
frodo Ultramodder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Guildford, Surrey, UK Posts: 1,095	.....take it you havent seen my project adamantium then IVE GOT A FRIGGIN HUGE MOFO MONITOR! doesnt mean my games will run smoothly, in fact they dont really like above 1600x1200 (they dont even like 1600x1200) i have to run @ about 1280x1024 in 9:10 or whatever it is.... im tempted to get an x850 master card and go with crossfire, but id rahter not both, could get a ruddy 7800gtx for the price of the master card :@