Getting the job done and doing it well are two different things: Like so many other things, enthusiast-level graphics cards are all about the quality.

Wow i got Really Excited when i saw

with the X1950XTX cooler on it, i was like sweet at least someone is going to put that good cooler on the XT, but nope it was actually the X1950XTX. So you definetely want to fix that cause some people are going to get real confused

Yup. Made the same mistake. I was thinking you guys got a pre-released X1950XT or something...Needs to be fixed.

Good review, I like the emphasis on video playback and encoding. AVIVO/VIVO explaination helps, always seem to get those confused.

I think you guys should also have put in some X1950 Pro scores, as that card now replaces the X1900GT in the $199 budget range.

~Ibrahim~

May as well test the 1950Toxic too...

Ditto. I was happy, then I was sad. I'm waiting for this X1950 XT to show up. :?

To the author or editor of the article: Please proof read more thouroughly before putting reviews on Tom's. (Although, as an X1950XTX review is was very good.)

You should mention that AMD ATI intends to change the 1900GT specs. They want to lower the Core clock and increase the memory clock. Since you recommend the 1900GT, it would be important to say so, because the "new" 1900GT might not be as good.

I would have to agree with the author on the racing games though. There needs to be more texture depth. But, this card is a great one and might have me sticking with ATi for my next build.

Is the title wrong? I hope to see a review when the REAL X1950XT comes out

this is BY FAR the most biased article ever produced.
comparing a mid range 7600gt vs 1900gt and 1950xtx costing 2x / 4x more respectively? and based on that recommanding a 1950xtx card just prior to the new g80 gt which will cost about the same while providing tons more performance/feature/quality?

at least be reasonable, compare it to a 7900 and 7950gx2.

7600gt is about $100 btw.

and whats up with the 1950gtx memory speed? isn't it supposed to use gddr4? rated at 2000mhz?

Oh, hey, maybe next week you can pit the 8800GTX against a friggin' Voodoo 2. I'll be waiting on the edge of my seat.

As others have said, I was really excited to see a review of the x1950xt, and then greatly disappointed that it was really yet another x1950xtx review.

I only found out about the xt version a few days ago when someone questioned a retailer that had it (it's up on Sapphire's site, and a few e-tailers), but I've not really found any good reviews. Way to get my hopes up, Toms! Grr.

Look it up, EVGA 256-P2-N555-AX cost around $200. I'm certain if you would have sent the writer a 7900GTX he'd have used it.

Look it up, EVGA 256-P2-N555-AX cost around $200. I'm certain if you would have sent the writer a 7900GTX he'd have used it.

On newegg, the lowest priced 7600gt (eVGA 256-P2-N615-TX, slightly different model name) is ~$115 shipped, after rebate, so beggerking isn't far off, and the card isn't really at a comparable price range for the article.

It is supposed to be 512 MB gddr4, contrary to what the article states, but Sapphire does indeed set the memory to 1550Mhz. Basically every other company sets it at 2000Mhz. I really don't know why the difference, especially considering that Sapphire's x1950xt's memory runs at 1800Mhz (really making one wonder which would be faster...).

The SuperClocked card is still faster than the standard 7600GT, and this model still cost around $200 (actually a bit more). Look up the specific card, EVGA 256-P2-N555-AX

Plenty 7300GTs are around $100.

Not sure what is up with Sapphires mem. clock.

~Ibrahim~