EastCoasthandleWhat difference does that make if performance is not different or there is no reductions of heat, etc? Some people forget that die shrinks only help reduce manufacturing costs. Unless there is something arch difference between 60nm and 45nm it's pointless to assume something "good" from the Consumer's point of view. Heck, you are still at their discretion to actually lower the price. There is nothing automatic here that will benefit the consumer, if so please link me.

ex_revenDoesnt lower nm mean that theres room for a larger number of circuits/transistors?
I was under that impression, since more transistors = more performance/calculations?

Correct me if im wrong :cool:

Easy Rhinohehe. when i put my rig together a year ago i got the x1800xt 512 thinking i would buy another one to form crossfire by early 07. now its not worth it since dx10 stuff is out. :mad: it is very hard to keep up when you are living on a realistic budget. (i.e. mortgage, car payment, utilities, student loan)

FreedomEclipsewell thats what I originally Planned.

When I bought my X1800XT they were pretty much all being phased out so they were dirt cheap. but it was a decision between a X1900GT or an X1800XT & everyone told me to go for the X1800XT. was thinking since they were phasing them out. X1800 master cards would also be dirt cheap but they all vanished before I could get my hands on them :banghead:

but I mean...If the 'high end' version of the Nvidia 8600GT's get any cheaper I might nab myself 2