X800 XTPE ---> 7800GS

[TheRapture]

Would replacing an X800 XT PE agp card with a 7800GS be a worthwhile '"upgrade" ? They both have 16 pipelines but the 7800GS is considerably newer tech....I came across a deal maybe, got my X800 sold for 125 bucks, if I can get another card....also have a WTB in the FS forums about a 7800GS....


EDIT: this would be paired into my 7yr old son's gaming rig, which is a S754 A64 3000+ @2.2ghz, 1gb DDR, and XP Pro SP2, running on a 19" wide LCD at 1440x900

Damn....found my answer it seems....looks like the XTPE is still holding it's own. Straight from a post in the vid card forums...

7800 GS 256MB (375/1200) (3.0/38.4) (AGP) 256-bit DLDVI
- 16 pixel shader units – 16 TMUs – 8 ROPs - 6 vertex shader units
This video card is a bit faster than a 6800 Ultra and the performance is equal an X800 XT PE. Games using HDR with FP blending (like Far Cry) can increase the performance gap to 50 % when compared to a 6800 Ultra. The card can’t be softmodded.

 

[BullseyeBob]

I wouldn't do it. Not much of an upgrade at all. In fact, you'll get lower IQ with that (7800) card.

 

[Obi_Kwiet]

Not good enough to justify the price.

 

[{NcsO}ReichstaG]

I remember the days when this card was the fastest vapor ware not available on the market.

 

[Matas]

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/powercolor_radeon_x1950_pro_agp_review/