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Graphics 7800GT vs 7800GTX

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Sva4g3&*, 12 Oct 2005.

  1. Sva4g3&*

    Sva4g3&* What's a Dremel?

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    What is the difference between the 7800GT and the 7800GTX? And why is the GTX $80 more?

    -Rob
     
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  2. Techno-Dann

    Techno-Dann Disgruntled kumquat

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    The GTX is faster.
     
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  3. RotoSequence

    RotoSequence Lazy Lurker

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    It has 24 pixel pipelines versus the GT's 20, and is clocked higher IIRC.
     
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  4. J-Pepper

    J-Pepper Minimodder

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    but what does that mean in real terms... is the extra performance worth the extra price?
     
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  5. hitman012

    hitman012 Minimodder

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    Many will say that it's not really, but if you get a high-clocked 7800GTX like a Gainward Golden Sample or an XFX Extreme Gamer Edition then the performance gap starts to widen a lot more - I think that's the point where the GTX becomes worth the money.
     
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  6. Tim S

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  7. MrWillyWonka

    MrWillyWonka Chocolate computers galore!

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    Would would be better for the price, 2x 7800GT or 1 x 7800GTX?
     
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  8. malccy72

    malccy72 Minimodder

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    I'd go with 1 x 7800GTX; will still be faster than 2x 7800GT's in many applications and of course you can get another in future.
     
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  9. Tim S

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    I disagree - the 7800 GT SLI performs better than 1 7800 GTX in most instances. The "SLI doesn't work in all games" isn't the case because you can make 99% of games work with SLI by making your own profiles.
     
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  10. MrWillyWonka

    MrWillyWonka Chocolate computers galore!

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    Are you saying the 1x GT works better than 1x GTX, or 2x GT works better than 1x GTX? I say the latter?
     
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  11. malccy72

    malccy72 Minimodder

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    Sorry but I think you mean latter (2 xGT works better than 1 GTX).
     
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  12. MrWillyWonka

    MrWillyWonka Chocolate computers galore!

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    Oops, yes I mean the latter - edited!
     
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  13. Tim S

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    yes, I forgot to add SLI - been a hectic day so far! :blush:
     
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  14. Goth

    Goth What's a Dremel?

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    agree with bigz... example: 2x7800GT performs 2 times better in FEAR than the 1x7800GTX
     
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  15. Sva4g3&*

    Sva4g3&* What's a Dremel?

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    Right on, well thanks for the help! And how well do these badboys overclock?

    -Rob
     
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  16. Tim S

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    both the GT and GTX tend to overclock pretty well from my experiences :)
     
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  17. Firehed

    Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match.

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    Not to jack the thread, but is the ram/core mounting hole layout the same as the 6800GT/U?
     
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  18. Neogumbercules

    Neogumbercules What's a Dremel?

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    *Was wondering the same thing*
     
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  19. Pookeyhead

    Pookeyhead It's big, and it's clever.

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    2x GTs may be better in some cases than 1xGTX, but you've lost your upgrade path. I'd opt for 1x GTX, and then add another one at a later date.

    It depends, like som many things, on your budget. If you know you can't afford another GTX later, then maybe there's no point, but I can't help thinking that if you can afford TWO 7800GTs NOW, then surely you must be able to.
     
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  20. blue_lawnchair

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    Between both cards which on yields better overclocks?
     
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