My possible graphics upgrade, and why it disturbs me slightly.

[FatalSaviour]

I have a really good justification for you. Buy a 24" Widescreen monitor that runs at 1900 x
1200 and then you'll need to upgrade

That's what I did...now I really AM screwed...
A 6600GT just really doesn't cut it...

[FatalSaviour]

Yup. I run everything at 1600x1200 and a 6800GT just don't cut it there. My old (now selling on ebay!) 7800 GTX was bought for that very reason..

So you've replaced the 7800GTX for a X1800XT? Is it noticeably better?

[dangel]

So you've replaced the 7800GTX for a X1800XT? Is it noticeably better?

I doubt it will be (i've got to put it into the box this weekend) but i had the chance to swap for a card with twice the memory to i took it. I think the x1800xt/7800gtx are on par with each other so i don't expect to be blown away

[FLuff_eei]

Err, oops I meant to inform you that my monitor is 1440*900, (WS) so I will be forced to run games at that resolution. I think that might sway the opinions slighty. Also, do you recon as they are phasing the x1800xt out the x1900xt prices will descend to fill the prices at the same level, and therefor push the 7800GTX 512 down?

Fluff_eei

[Syd]

Yup. I run everything at 1600x1200 and a 6800GT just don't cut it there. My old (now selling on ebay!) 7800 GTX was bought for that very reason..

What are you buying to replace your 7800gtx ???

[dangel]

What are you buying to replace your 7800gtx ???

Bought m8, bought. See sig I swapped out for a x1800xt simply as i had the chance to double my graphics memory for no cost.

[Smokey21]

I went from a 7800GTX to a X1800XT and i notice a big difference, especially with AA.

[FatalSaviour]

Err, oops I meant to inform you that my monitor is 1440*900, (WS) so I will be forced to run games at that resolution. I think that might sway the opinions slighty. Also, do you recon as they are phasing the x1800xt out the x1900xt prices will descend to fill the prices at the same level, and therefor push the 7800GTX 512 down?

Fluff_eei

You'll first need to find one before you can even think about buying the damn things .
In all honesty, though, they're very nice cards...if you can afford them...
I've heard the 7900's are being taped out, so they should be out in a few months shouldn't they (June at the latest)? I'd imagine that will have more effect on the price of the 7800GTX than x1900xt availability would.