Radeon 9800SE or Geforce 6800XT?

[geekifiednerd]

I cant find any video charts that have comparisons between these 2 cards so I was wondering if anyone could tell me the performance between the 2?

[MJCfromCT]

The 6800XT performs about equal to a 6600GT. A 6600GT is about 20% better than a 9800 Pro, so it will be quite a bit better than a 9800SE.

[geekifiednerd]

The 6800XT performs about equal to a 6600GT. A 6600GT is about 20% better than a 9800 Pro, so it will be quite a bit better than a 9800SE.
ok so I was able to get a computer on ebay..a 3.6Ghz, 1gb ram, 160gb hard drive..and a geforce 7300...all for $366...I can upgrade to a 6800xt for $79..is it worth it?

[Midknyte]

are you talking about AGP or PCIe?

The 6800XT is slower than a 6600GT. the 6800NU was more on par with a 6600GT.

I would think the 6800XT would be faster than a 7300GS PCIe, but I'm not sure by how much. The 7300GS is slower than a X1300Pro.

[geekifiednerd]

are you talking about AGP or PCIe?

The 6800XT is slower than a 6600GT. the 6800NU was more on par with a 6600GT.

I would think the 6800XT would be faster than a 7300GS PCIe, but I'm not sure by how much. The 7300GS is slower than a X1300Pro.
the 9800se is AGP, the 7300 and 6800 are PCIe

[Midknyte]

so you mean that you are trying to compare your old 9800se to your new system's card? clarify that next time. I never heard of a 9800se PCIe before, so it was a bit confusing.

I would go for a 7600GT PCIe if I were you.

[geekifiednerd]

so you mean that you are trying to compare your old 9800se to your new system's card? clarify that next time. I never heard of a 9800se PCIe before, so it was a bit confusing.

I would go for a 7600GT PCIe if I were you.
sorry I didnt think to specify that...the 6800xt was the only option I was given to upgrade to, but I can always sell the 7300 when I get the computer and buy a 7600GT

[Midknyte]

That might be a better idea. the 7600GT is a pretty sweet card for that price range.

[geekifiednerd]

both are 256mb, the radeon is AGP and the 6800 is PCI-e

[_Mystical_Night]

PCI-E is faster then AGP, its just a matter of what slot your motherboard has, no point in buying PCI-E if you have an AGP motherboard unless you plan on switching both

[geekifiednerd]

PCI-E is faster then AGP, its just a matter of what slot your motherboard has, no point in buying PCI-E if you have an AGP motherboard unless you plan on switching both
the board has both an AGP and PCI-e slot

[_Mystical_Night]

out of those two you listed the 6800xt is the better card

[Midknyte]

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[geekifiednerd]

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thanks...I realized I asked this before but couldnt delete the thread as far as I could see