GDDR3 256MB vs. GDDR3 512 MB !?!?

[MMDominator88]

so there is the "EVGA 256-P2-N624-AR GeForce 7900GS 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 KO Video Card - Retail" on newegg for 144.99 w/ rebate (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130056)

and the "SAPPHIRE 100200L Radeon X1950GT 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail" on newegg for 144.99 w/ rebate (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102094)


which is better for gaming and the daunting task of playing HD-DVD's and todays graphically challenging games ?

and please tell me if one of the new DX10 cards (under $200) is better than either of these cards

 

[thebaronjocelin]

The Geforce 8600's are DX10-capable and run for less than 200 (or the lower-end ones, at least). I don't personally know if they're better, but I'd swing for one if I had the cash.

 

[MetalX]

The 8600 series is considerably worse performance wise than the 7900/X1900 series. As for those two cards, their performance should be similar, so I'd say get the X1950GT since it has twice the memory of the 7900GS.

 

[Char_X]

I think X1950GT is better then 7900GS .

 

[nickc]

better then 7900GS but I am going to differ with u as any ATI card has more problems with drivers than any Nvideo card, I have been using video cards since the 1970's and am yet to have a problem.

 

[MetalX]

Since the 1970s, ATI has had a lot of time to perfect drivers.

 

[F1N3ST]

X1950GT>7900GS>8600GTS>8600GT>8500GT

MetalX is right on the money!

 

[Mirob]

I know there is a review somewhere...the x1950gt is slightly better than the 7900gs. I think the 7900gs is a better overclocker. With the extra memory the X1950gt will do much better at higher resolutions.

A 8600 would be better for HD with it's new pure video stuff, but it is not going to be as good at gaming. Even when running in DX10 it's a sad slide show. :blackeye: