Which card would you keep?

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GMaxx

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I wanted some feedback and opinions on this from people who might have used both the x1900 xtx and the 7900 gtx. I've done the research and read up on everything.

Originally, I was just going to be happy with my x1900 xtx, but I was able to grab a 7900 gtx for a good price.

I've got an HIS x1900 xtx sitting in front of me. I just ordered a XFX 7900 gtx extreme edition clocked at 790/1.75 that should be here 4/11 (hopefully.)

I got the x1900 xtx for $455 AR and the 7900 gtx for $421 after my discounts.

I'll be getting an HP L2335 LCD to complement my rig of an x2 3800 runnning at 2.62 gHz w/ 2gb G.Skill Ram. On top of gaming, I use my system to watch anime and rip lots of stuff. I'm thinking for the video processing part avivo is going to be better than pure video

I'm still thinking to stick with my x1900 xtx since I tend to value picture quality a little more, but I've come to get use to the Nvidia drivers now since I've got a 7800 gtx right now.

Any reasons to ebay my x1900 xtx and go with the 7900 gtx besides my natural curiousity to experiment with it.

Anyway, any comments and thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks! :D
 
Well, I haven't used the 7900, but the 1900 is some pretty good fun. I don't use the CCC, though, I use either the control panel or TrayTools.
The beta video encoding on the 1900 is totally awesome. Whenever it's fully ironed out, and properly functioning (as it should be in Cat 6.6, I think), it's going to be frikkin sweet.
AVIVO makes huge amounts of visual difference when I use my 42" plasma and a fairly high-end projector I have, but I don't notice a massive difference on my LCD or CRT (compared to my X800).
Overclocking with the 1900 is ultra-easy. On-the-fly voltage control is the best thing ever. I can't get over how easy that makes it.
HQ AF is something to see, too. I have to say, playing with it off is noticeably worse, and it's something I refuse to do anymore (plus the framerate hit is miniscule...like, 5 fps in FEAR).
I can't draw a conclusion about the cards, though, because I haven't used the GTX. I'm sure someone else will contribute, though.
 
Thanks for the detailed comments regarding the x1900 xtx. That's what I was looking for. :D
 
Guess I'll keep my x1900 xtx then. Last deciding factor was the warranty but both these cards only have one year.

Thanks.
 
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