Radeon X800

[BlessedMoogle]

Hi,
I have decided to build a new PC and was wondering if the X800 was a significant upgrade over my Radeon 9800 Pro 128. I am pretty sure it is, but you never know. I was looking at SAPPHIRE ATI Radeon X800 PRO Video Card, 256MB GDDR3, 256-Bit, DVI/VIVO, 8X AGP, Model "102A-26123B-BLU" -OEM at newegg. Anyone have suggestions of other cards (non-nvidia)?

 

[BullseyeBob]

If you get that^ card are you planning on trying to open the disabled pipes? If so then yes its a good upgrade from your 9800Pro. If your not planning on moding the card then go with the X800XL.

 

[GregP24]

Currently the XL is only on PCI-E. R481 should be coming to AGP soon. An X800Pro is a good upgrade from a 9800Pro regardless of whether you open the extra pipes.

 

[BlessedMoogle]

How exactly do you open the extra pipes? I also cant find the X800XL... I could only find X800 PRO, and X800 XT. A link to it would be appreciated as well.