nVidia 6800XT?

[FragTek]

So I just spotted these whilst searching Newegg... The specs seem to be pretty good, the same as the GT minus 8 pixel pipelines. Seems to be a card that looks to have potential in the unlocking department.

For the low price tag this might just be the new killer budget card to have if ur in the market for one... Anyone tried one or have any info on unlocking the extra pipes?

 

[WC Annihilus]

I'm having a little trouble figuring it out, but as far as i can tell, the AGP can unlock, the PCI-E can't

 

[FragTek]

Hrmmm, good news for AGP games then it seems!

Looks like it scored an editors choice award over at Guru3d: http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/286/1/

 

[mrbeef]

arnt they locked in the hardware not the firmware though

 

[FragTek]

Not really sure, a shame if it is... It would be a great competitor for the x800GTO

 

[Hyper]

It looks like it can be unlocked, take a look here:

http://firingsquad.com/hardware/geforce_6800_unlocking/

Looks very good value for money.

 

[FragTek]

It looks like it can be unlocked, take a look here:

http://firingsquad.com/hardware/geforce_6800_unlocking/

Looks very good value for money.

That looks to be a guide for unlocking the pipes on a standard 6800, not an XT. It very well might have hardware locked pipes. Bummer if it does, but still a decent card!