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Tim S · 5th Jan 2007, 12:26

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/01...adeon_x1950gt/

DougEdey · 5th Jan 2007, 12:28

Unless it sells for <£90 it won't be worthwhile, the £40 difference isn't too big for the additions in my view.

Shame though, you can see why AMD have done it but it's just overcrowding their own market area!

M4RTIN · 5th Jan 2007, 12:33

whats the point. youd be a fool to go for that over the pro, and its just going to confuse people with the x1900gt as its quite different

Tim S · 5th Jan 2007, 12:38

£90 is 44% less than £130 - that's a massive difference. I think you're more likely to see it at about £100-110 but nearer to the higher end of that price bracket, realistically speaking.

mclean007 · 5th Jan 2007, 13:18

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Originally Posted by Tim S

£90 is 44% less than £130 - that's a massive difference. I think you're more likely to see it at about £100-110 but nearer to the higher end of that price bracket, realistically speaking.

Actually I make it just over 30% less (£130 * (100% - 30%) = £130 * 0.7 = £91) unless I'm missing something? - still a pretty big difference though.

DeX · 5th Jan 2007, 13:34

Will this be the first card released under the AMD brand?

Tim S · 5th Jan 2007, 13:35

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Originally Posted by mclean007

Actually I make it just over 30% less (£130 * (100% - 30%) = £130 * 0.7 = £91) unless I'm missing something? - still a pretty big difference though.

Yes, I've done the calculation the wrong way round - 130 is 44% more than 90. Whoops.

DougEdey · 5th Jan 2007, 13:38

I don't think it'll be worth the price drop though, if anyone asks for a reccomendation on here for which card to go for I doubt anyone would sensibly reccomend the GT if they can scrape a bit and get the PRO

Tim S · 5th Jan 2007, 13:39

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Originally Posted by DougEdey

I don't think it'll be worth the price drop though, if anyone asks for a reccomendation on here for which card to go for I doubt anyone would sensibly reccomend the GT if they can scrape a bit and get the PRO

Absolutely, the price difference is likely to be a decent night out at the student's union.

DougEdey · 5th Jan 2007, 13:55

I'm sure even us students can bare one night in for the difference

And if you goto a really cheap Uni (Teesside) that £20 can last for 2 night (BOGOF pints at £1)

DXR_13KE · 5th Jan 2007, 15:46

what is the point with DX10 cards just around the corner?

5 beers at 3 euros here in a student party....

and beer is GOOD!!!!!!

Tim S · 5th Jan 2007, 16:15

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Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

what is the point with DX10 cards just around the corner?

you've been saying that since August - mid range cards are still a quarter away IMO.

Tyinsar · 5th Jan 2007, 16:25

I just wish AMD & Nvidia would agree on GT, XT, ... why is an Nvidia GT better than an XT but it's the opposite for AMD? Frankly I think these naming systems are ridiculous.

DeX · 5th Jan 2007, 16:44

I didn't think nVidia had an XT suffix. Maybe I've wrong. Anyway, I agree it's all very confusing. I more or less have a grasp of the GTX > GT > GS thing that nVidia have but even between those classifications the distinction isn't clear cut. ATI's classifications seem even more complex but that might be just because I haven't followed their releases as closely.

Lenny_Nero · 6th Jan 2007, 00:09

I would have given < £100 for it as I have just got, what is a sort of close'ish card to it with a x1650XT (the 24 pipe one) at a few quid less than £80 quid.
I am not a gamer because there are no games that I like so its nice to have something there if I ever need it.
My plan is just to run another and crossfire it in a year or 2 depending on how things go, I still use a 9250 every day and its more than up to the job.

Tyinsar · 6th Jan 2007, 00:24

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Originally Posted by DeX

I didn't think nVidia had an XT suffix. Maybe I've wrong. Anyway, I agree it's all very confusing. I more or less have a grasp of the GTX > GT > GS thing that nVidia have but even between those classifications the distinction isn't clear cut. ATI's classifications seem even more complex but that might be just because I haven't followed their releases as closely.

Look Here so for Nvidia: GTX > GT > GS > XT

Edit: And lets not forget the no suffix (vanilla) versions and the awful LE

mattthegamer463 · 6th Jan 2007, 17:23

Looks good, but why so close to the release of their DX10 line? BTW quick question when is that release planned for? I'm building a new rig in february/march and I'm really not hoping to have to go with nvidia.

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M4RTIN Ultramodder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,257	whats the point. youd be a fool to go for that over the pro, and its just going to confuse people with the x1900gt as its quite different

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5th Jan 2007, 16:44	#14
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mattthegamer463 Mod Master Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,805	Looks good, but why so close to the release of their DX10 line? BTW quick question when is that release planned for? I'm building a new rig in february/march and I'm really not hoping to have to go with nvidia. __________________ Latest Work: Boombox Build Project PCB- Complete Digital Picture Frame 2.0- Complete RumbleMouse - Complete Latest Project: TestPC- Complete Lian-Li PC7: C2D E6600, XFX 8800GTS 640MB, Corsair 2GB PC6400, 320GB Seagate Barracuda, EVGA 680i SLi, OCZ 850W