X800XT or R520?

[Kouler]

Ok, heres the deal. I was planning to get an X800 XT in August, but i've just read about the R520. So i'm wondering, which one to get. By August, will the R520 prices be the same as the X800's now?

 

[AzzMan]

I dont think the r520 is even out yet.

 

[giant384]

isnt r520 just the x850 and it is out if thats what ur talking about

 

[trizzm]

OMFG NOOB

actually the r520 is not far past the rumor state. we know it will come out sometime this year and likely have 512mb, that's about it.

personally i'm in the same dilemma, upgrading my 9800pro to either of those. the XT PE looking at the specs looks like it might last a very long time. then again the r520 will probably wipe the floor with it anyway, and be the same price as a XT PE now but in 6 months.. i dunno yet

 

[Kouler]

Yes, thats what's bothering me. I've decided to wait till August, so i know the release date and cost of the R520.

 

[Asus]

Yes, thats what's bothering me. I've decided to wait till August, so i know the release date and cost of the R520.

Good idea. Yeah, they think summer sometime but no one really knows. It will probably be that premium price when it first shows up and then a few months down the road they will release the less expensive cards based off of that same chip. =p