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MageB420666 · 03-19-2007, 09:53 AM

Lasereth,

I've been considering updating my graphics card from a Radeon X1300Pro to a Radeon X1950XT, however, I do have a couple questions.

First, is there any real difference in the various X1950 XT's on Newegg based on the manufacturers? i.e. Sapphire, Diamond, HIS.....or is it just an opportunity to save on prices?

Second, I've been lightly reading the reviews on the cards and have seen several people say to wait and see what happens with DX 10. I'm not a really a hard core gamer when it comes to shooters, but I do play RPG's a lot. Would you suggest waiting to see about DX 10 or would the X1950 XT be able to hold its own when ATI releases their DX 10 line?

P.S.- My current setup is:
AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice processor
1GB Dual Channel RAM
Antec Smartpower 2.0 500w PS

03-19-2007, 09:53 AM	#176 (permalink)
MageB420666 <Insert wise statement here> Location: Hell if I know	Lasereth, I've been considering updating my graphics card from a Radeon X1300Pro to a Radeon X1950XT, however, I do have a couple questions. First, is there any real difference in the various X1950 XT's on Newegg based on the manufacturers? i.e. Sapphire, Diamond, HIS.....or is it just an opportunity to save on prices? Second, I've been lightly reading the reviews on the cards and have seen several people say to wait and see what happens with DX 10. I'm not a really a hard core gamer when it comes to shooters, but I do play RPG's a lot. Would you suggest waiting to see about DX 10 or would the X1950 XT be able to hold its own when ATI releases their DX 10 line? P.S.- My current setup is: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice processor 1GB Dual Channel RAM Antec Smartpower 2.0 500w PS __________________ Apathy: The best outlook this side of I don't give a damn. Last edited by MageB420666; 03-19-2007 at 09:55 AM..