Sapphire X850-XT

gumble85 · 17th June 2005, 1:25 AM

Hi,

I'm in the process of saving for a Sapphire X850-XT and a MSI K8N Platinum 939 mobo.

I have currently a 939 system and a 5900XT. Which is a great card, but i want to go to PCI-Express cause i can't afford AGP anymore.

Every where i look there is about $100 difference between the two types and PCI-Express is cheaper.

I would like some opinions on this subject please.

Luke

T_M · 17th June 2005, 1:27 AM

between what "two types"?

gumble85 · 17th June 2005, 1:29 AM

AGP & PCI-Express.

Luke

T_M · 17th June 2005, 1:32 AM

Not sure exactly what you want the opinion on then.
Youve already stated you will be getting PCI-E.

gumble85 · 17th June 2005, 1:44 AM

Well i would like it to happen, but with me nothing is going to happen until i have it in my hands.

Then it has happened. If you get my drift (I'll say sorry for the spelling right now. I didn't do well at school).

Basicly i change my mind every few days. It's my disabilty (i can't believe i just made it public). Anyway life's a bitch.

SORRY for getting side tracked. I would like this setup, but is it worth it.

That's what i'm asking. it's going to cost $830.

Luke

T_M · 17th June 2005, 1:49 AM

Upgrading now on AGP is just non-sense.
PCI-E is definately the way you should go IMO, but to what card is up to you.

Swisshut · 17th June 2005, 11:43 AM

I would like that card too... in pci tho coz thats the mb I'm getting with my system. I've read there's not much difference in performance tho between agp and pci-e right now, so just go for the cheaper option.

This card is probably more in my price range:
ATI RADEON X800XL PCI-E 256MB GDDR3 @ $559

El Nermo Diablo · 17th June 2005, 12:48 PM

Nice card with a good bundle. Im probably going to get it as well as I the place Im ordered from doesnt have the 6800GT I want.

FYI its $699 at gamedude (yes, I know, not a sponsor...)

-Ner

Swisshut · 17th June 2005, 4:40 PM

One better... get this!

POWERCOLOR RADEON X800XL 512MB PCI-E VIDEO CARD

$671 from aus pc market! Now thats worth saving up for!

gumble85 · 20th June 2005, 3:33 AM

Quote:

FYI its $699 at gamedude (yes, I know, not a sponsor...)

Hi,

In responce to all Thank You. You've been a great help. Now to the issue at hand.

If you live in NSW or VIC or QLD you can get the Sapphire X850XT from MSY for $685 if i didn't reveal my secret.

I've heard the rumors about them. I've had no problems with them. I must admit some stuff they get off the grey market, but it still works (have i got permission to say grey market).

Anyway. They are cheap, but good. I can't afford anybody else at the moment.

Luke

azron · 21st June 2005, 2:06 PM

I just picked up my MSI X850XT from MSY last night... $685, and i am impressed. My previous card was a 9600xt and before that was an FX5700... ATi all the way from now...

Back to MSY. yeah, i'm a little annoyed that you go in there to buy certain things and they are 'out of stock' but willing to upsell (i originally was going to buy an X800XL)

But... they have some of the cheapest prices in town and do always seem to get stock of 'exotic' items - add to that, i have had no issues if i had to return something.

gconboy · 24th June 2005, 11:43 AM

I'm in a similar situation wrt upgrading my S939/AGP board. I'm thinking of getting a top end AGP card as I figure that it will be good for a couple of years. By that time the there will be new cards and motherboards and even the cheapest will exceed the performance of todays gear.

There is no performance reason to switch from AGP to PCI-X at the moment.

Jedi Jezz · 24th June 2005, 1:04 PM

Hmm if I was you and moving to pci-e then maybe wait for the 7800 GTX's to come down in price a little, they seem to be the performance kings at the moment or even for the r520 to show up and then see which card is the best performing.

unconess · 24th June 2005, 1:43 PM

Or also when the R520 comes in and the 7800GTX comes down in price, the current high end cards might drop in price a bit too, which could make them a cheaper option.

Chamelion · 24th June 2005, 1:52 PM

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Originally Posted by unconess

Or also when the R520 comes in and the 7800GTX comes down in price, the current high end cards might drop in price a bit too, which could make them a cheaper option.

Or just buy what you can when you can... Better than sitting around on old tech constantly waiting for the next best thing..

I know people who are still on GF2 MX cards because every time they think about upgrading something new and exciting is just around the corner.

Matt.

17th June 2005, 1:25 AM	#1
gumble85 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Western Sydney regional Posts: 4,318	Sapphire X850-XT Hi, I'm in the process of saving for a Sapphire X850-XT and a MSI K8N Platinum 939 mobo. I have currently a 939 system and a 5900XT. Which is a great card, but i want to go to PCI-Express cause i can't afford AGP anymore. Every where i look there is about $100 difference between the two types and PCI-Express is cheaper. I would like some opinions on this subject please. Luke

17th June 2005, 1:27 AM	#2
T_M Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Jakarta (ex-Adelaide) Posts: 2,157	between what "two types"? __________________ Team.AU

17th June 2005, 1:32 AM	#4
T_M Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Jakarta (ex-Adelaide) Posts: 2,157	Not sure exactly what you want the opinion on then. Youve already stated you will be getting PCI-E. __________________ Team.AU

17th June 2005, 1:49 AM	#6
T_M Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Jakarta (ex-Adelaide) Posts: 2,157	Upgrading now on AGP is just non-sense. PCI-E is definately the way you should go IMO, but to what card is up to you. __________________ Team.AU

17th June 2005, 12:48 PM	#8
El Nermo Diablo Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dubbo Posts: 1,091	Nice card with a good bundle. Im probably going to get it as well as I the place Im ordered from doesnt have the 6800GT I want. FYI its $699 at gamedude (yes, I know, not a sponsor...) -Ner __________________ Rig 1: AsRock P55 Deluxe3 \| i5 750 @ 3.8Ghz \| Radeon HD7950 \| 8 Gig G-Skill RJ DDR3 CL8 \| Samsung F3 1TB \| G-Skill Falcon 64 SSD \| Intel 520 SSD \| Lian Li Lancool K62 \| Antec TP 750W \| Hyper 212+

17th June 2005, 1:29 AM	#3
gumble85 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Western Sydney regional Posts: 4,318	AGP & PCI-Express. Luke

17th June 2005, 1:44 AM	#5
gumble85 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Western Sydney regional Posts: 4,318	Well i would like it to happen, but with me nothing is going to happen until i have it in my hands. Then it has happened. If you get my drift (I'll say sorry for the spelling right now. I didn't do well at school). Basicly i change my mind every few days. It's my disabilty (i can't believe i just made it public). Anyway life's a bitch. SORRY for getting side tracked. I would like this setup, but is it worth it. That's what i'm asking. it's going to cost $830. Luke

17th June 2005, 11:43 AM	#7
Swisshut Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 590	I would like that card too... in pci tho coz thats the mb I'm getting with my system. I've read there's not much difference in performance tho between agp and pci-e right now, so just go for the cheaper option. This card is probably more in my price range: ATI RADEON X800XL PCI-E 256MB GDDR3 @ $559

17th June 2005, 4:40 PM	#9
Swisshut Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 590	One better... get this! POWERCOLOR RADEON X800XL 512MB PCI-E VIDEO CARD $671 from aus pc market! Now thats worth saving up for!

21st June 2005, 2:06 PM	#11
azron Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,039	I just picked up my MSI X850XT from MSY last night... $685, and i am impressed. My previous card was a 9600xt and before that was an FX5700... ATi all the way from now... Back to MSY. yeah, i'm a little annoyed that you go in there to buy certain things and they are 'out of stock' but willing to upsell (i originally was going to buy an X800XL) But... they have some of the cheapest prices in town and do always seem to get stock of 'exotic' items - add to that, i have had no issues if i had to return something. __________________ Insert 40 Quarters to continue...

24th June 2005, 11:43 AM	#12
gconboy Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 61	I'm in a similar situation wrt upgrading my S939/AGP board. I'm thinking of getting a top end AGP card as I figure that it will be good for a couple of years. By that time the there will be new cards and motherboards and even the cheapest will exceed the performance of todays gear. There is no performance reason to switch from AGP to PCI-X at the moment.

24th June 2005, 1:04 PM	#13
Jedi Jezz Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canberra Posts: 925	Hmm if I was you and moving to pci-e then maybe wait for the 7800 GTX's to come down in price a little, they seem to be the performance kings at the moment or even for the r520 to show up and then see which card is the best performing.

24th June 2005, 1:43 PM	#14
unconess Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blue Mountains Posts: 1,326	Or also when the R520 comes in and the 7800GTX comes down in price, the current high end cards might drop in price a bit too, which could make them a cheaper option.