x850agp cards

[shoes]

when are the x850 series agp models supposed to come out? someone said that the release of these will make prices drop substantially because the x850 technology is easier to produce than the x800?

 

[timeless]

first of all, x850 agps!!...i thought they were only pci-e
if ur looking for one built by ATI i don't think u'll find one
best choise is to wait for sapphire or other borad makers to make an x850 agp card
if u want an agp card just get the x800pro vivo from sapphire and flash it to an x800xt

 

[bboynitrous]

I"d be really surprised if they even came out.

 

[ncantador]

^^I agree^^

 

[Un4given]

They will be available...eventually.

FiringSquad: ATI’s last two product introductions, the RADEON X700 family and RADEON X850 series, are currently only available for the PCI Express interface only. Why did ATI choose to provide parts for the PCI Express market first when the AGP interface has an established base of millions of users?

Paul Ayscough: PCI-E represented a huge inflection point for the PC market. Through significant investments and a close development relationship with Intel, ATI capitalized on this transition. That being said we have not forgotten about the massive installed base of AGP users. Stay tuned over the coming weeks, as we will have some exciting new product announcements in AGP area. We understand that the AGP installed base of enthusiasts will be around for some time – and we want to ensure the very best experience for this group of gamers too!

You can read the entire article here.

http://www.firingsquad.com/features/ati_interview05/

 

[needmorecarnitine]

first of all, x850 agps!!...i thought they were only pci-e

They are. It doesn't mean that ATI can't come out with AGP versions

 

[Q-Ball23]

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=20774 Enough Said