[THEoBZ]

Which is better, im building a rig for a friend, I personally like the 7900GS because of its overclockable ability, but which is the truely best?

 

[Ninja_Boy]

7900GS: Link
X1900GT: Link
The 7900GS costs more money, but you get 20 Pipelines over the X1900's 12. They are also clocked very similarly so if you can fit a 7900GS in your budget get that and overclock it slightly.

[OCN] Ninja_Boy

I'd get XFX 7900GS EXTREME Edition - $155

 

[Melcar]

There are a couple of threads answering this already. The X1900GT is better in my opinion.

 

[sandiegoskyline]

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Boy 7900GS: Link X1900GT: Link The 7900GS costs more money, but you get 20 Pipelines over the X1900's 12. They are also clocked very similarly so if you can fit a 7900GS in your budget get that and overclock it slightly. [OCN] Ninja_Boy I'd get XFX 7900GS EXTREME Edition - $155

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Those pipelines don't matter. The X1900GT has 36 pixel shaders.

 

[adam144]

Is an X1950Pro in the budget? It'll outperform both those cards, but they are very limited in the overclocking department.

 

[sandiegoskyline]

No, the X1950PRO is more money.

 

[Kramy]

I'd go for the 7900GS over the x1900GT. 7900GS will have superior performance, but an x1900GT will probably have better image quality.

 

[Melcar]

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Originally Posted by Kramy I'd go for the 7900GS over the x1900GT. 7900GS will have superior performance, but an x1900GT will probably have better image quality.

Both are about the same in the raw power department, but the x1900gt has the extra advantage of better image quality. Plus, the gt is cheaper. Both are really good cards for the price.
The 7900GS is a good card, especially after a little voltmod. Mine is rocking my world at 725/850

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