- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
How does the GT suck? In benchmarks, the GT is only a few frames (1-5, avg) behind the Ultra. For slightly lower clock speeds and $100 less than the Ultra, you get the most bang for your buck - the GT is easily overclocked to Ultra speeds. It has awesome stock cooling, and even better for YOU if you have a VGA cooler. Also, the Ultra is a huge power hog. 300 w doesn't even do it. GT doesn't have that problem.
GT is the better buy than the standard 6800, for sure... most people won't buy the 6800 Ultra, unless you're rich... or hardcore.
Which x800? x800(standard) pales in comparison to the GT, but you didn't clarify if it was the x800 Pro, x800 XT, or x800 XT PE.
I'm a recent ATI owner myself - 9800 Pro 128MB. Love it, and I like ATI better than NVIDIA... but I can't overlook the 6800 series.
Just don't base your purchase on two games - Doom 3 or Half-Life 2 - all around, rather, instead.