Is this a decent upgrade?

[msny]

Can anyone tell me how these two cards stack up against each
other as far as performance goes? Used for lite to moderate gaming
TV and multimedia. Been out of the video card scene for a while.

ATI x800xl (I have now) and nVidia 7900GS. BB has them advertised for $179.99
on sale today.

I'm looking at this to upgrade my Shuttle (see sig) along with an
extra gig of RAM. Then go to Vista.

Thanks

 

[markintosh13]

Newegg has a stack of 7900GSs for $144 after rebate.

 

[msny]

Newegg has a stack of 7900GSs for $144 after rebate.

OK I see them there.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Order=PRICE&Page=1&N=0&Submit=ENE&Nty=1&Description=7900gs&Ntk=all

How much, or should I say how good of an upgrade would these be
compared to my current x800xl card in performance?

 

[Endurancevm]

The 7900GS is pretty quick, and I believe the upgrade is worth it for $144.

 

[rcf1987]

ya id go with it my 7600gt can usually beat a x800xl so a 7900gs will be a great upgrade.

 

[markintosh13]

It'll let you use Shader Model 3, and probably a 20 - 35% boost in fps before overclocking.

 

[msny]

It'll let you use Shader Model 3, and probably a 20 - 35% boost in fps before overclocking.

That would be great for gaming, would I get better video
on my Hauppage WinTV USB do you think?

 

[markintosh13]

Doubt it.