X800 Xt Pe

[sKuNx]

Hello,

I just want to ask if there is any big difference between the Radeon X800 XT PE regarding to the companys of it, like Sapphire and Connect3D. Thank you in advance.

Best Regards

 

[ShadowBlade]

Generaly theres a minor difference or none at all, say about 10-15 extra MHz on the RAM and GPU speed. However im uncertain about general product quality and there may be some versions you'd want to avoid I think Sapphire is a safe bet.

 

[GPRT]

They all use reference designs from ATi so are all the same, only thing that differs is the bundle

 

[ShadowBlade]

Even though you wont want to buy from here this page gives an ok overview of each one. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/X800_XT.html

 

[sKuNx]

Thank you for the link, ShadowBlade.

Sapphire ATI Radeon X800 XT 256MB DDR3 VIVO TV-Out/DVI (AGP) - Full Retail (GX-082-SP)

- 500MHz GPU Clock Speed
- 256MB 1000MHz GDDR3 memory accelerates the latest cutting edge 3D applications
- 256-bit quad-channel GDDR3 memory interface
- Sixteen 'Xtreme parallel pixel pipelines
- AGP 8x
- Six programmable vertex shader pipelines
- Full support for DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
- New SMARTSHADER™ HD technology
- SMOOTHVISION™ HD technology
- 3Dc™ High quality 4:1 Normal Map Compression delivers beautiful scenes without the performance hit.
- Unique VIDEOSHADER™ HD engine
- HYPER Z™ HD
- Supplied with games and PowerDVD.

Connect3D ATI Radeon X800 XT PE 256MB DDR3 VIVO TV-Out/DVI (AGP) - Retail (GX-020-CO)

- 520MHz GPU Clock Speed
- 256MB 1120MHz GDDR3 memory accelerates the latest cutting edge 3D applications
- 256-bit quad-channel GDDR3 memory interface
- Sixteen pixel pipelines
- Supports the AGP 8X and AGP 4x standards
- Six programmable vertex shader pipelines
- Full support for DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
- New SMARTSHADER™ HD technology
- SMOOTHVISION™ HD technology
- 3Dc™ High quality 4:1 Normal Map Compression delivers beautiful scenes without the performance hit.
- Unique VIDEOSHADER™ HD engine
- HYPER Z™ HD
- Video-In / Video-Out

I compared it and noticed there is a little bit more GPU Clock Speed and GDDR3 memory acceleration on the Connect3D one. Is there any difference between this "Sixteen pixel pipelines" and "Sixteen 'Xtreme parallel pixel pipelines"?

Well, maybe I should tell you why I ask about the differences. I ordered the Sapphire one like six weeks ago and I still have to wait (here in Germany). So now I thought about cancel the order and buying a Connect3D one from ebay, where it is available.

Would you recommend me to buy the Connect3D one?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Gorgon]

Connect3D is very excellent chioce, but Sapphire is also on top.

Sapphire got 9.9 out of 10* recommendation
Connect3D got 9.8 out of 10* recommendation

they both are great but I would go with Sapphire.

 

[GPRT]

Skunx you are comparing two different x800s...
You are comparing a sapphire x800 XT with a connect 3d XT PE
Both the sapphire and connect PEs are clocked the same.

 

[johnnypoopoopant]

which x800 xt pe would be agood buy..i am planning to get the one that ati makes not the HIS or powercolor. would that be any good

 

[sKuNx]

Skunx you are comparing two different x800s...
You are comparing a sapphire x800 XT with a connect 3d XT PE
Both the sapphire and connect PEs are clocked the same.

Oh, sorry, my fault. I didn't noticed that there are different versions.

 

[blackeye]

Usually the difference is the heatsink and fan the companies decide to use. The only other thing the differ in is the bundle and warranty.

 

[sKuNx]

Okay, thanks for the informations. Now I'm just insecure about the PE or non-PE thing. Is a difference of 20 MHz (520 instead of 500) GPU Clock Speed big? Also what about 1120MHz and 1000MHz GDDR3 memory acceleration?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dynasty]

never had a prob with connect3D. sapphire are also highly recommended. the core is barely noticable though. the card is too sickeningly and offensively fast that u wont notice the diff on present or upcoming games...for now.