I realize the Short List Video Card thread lists this as a tie in the $150-200 segment for AGP cards. However, it appears that the X800GTO is the better card on paper.
Specs:
X800GTO AGP
Clock Speed: 400Mhz
Memory Effective Clock: 980Mhz
12 pixel shaders
6 vertex shaders
256-bit memory bus
6800GS AGP
Clock Speed: 350Mhz
Memory Effective Clock: 1000Mhz
12 pixel shaders
5 vertex shaders
256-bit memory bus
It seems that the higher clock speed and extra vertex shader of the X800GTO would give it a clear victory. I've heard that both are good overclockers so the differences would likely be similar even after both are overclocked. What is your call? Also, is it worth the upgrade from say a 6600GT or X800GT, which can still be sold on ebay for near $100. Remember, this is an AGP discussion.
Specs:
X800GTO AGP
Clock Speed: 400Mhz
Memory Effective Clock: 980Mhz
12 pixel shaders
6 vertex shaders
256-bit memory bus
6800GS AGP
Clock Speed: 350Mhz
Memory Effective Clock: 1000Mhz
12 pixel shaders
5 vertex shaders
256-bit memory bus
It seems that the higher clock speed and extra vertex shader of the X800GTO would give it a clear victory. I've heard that both are good overclockers so the differences would likely be similar even after both are overclocked. What is your call? Also, is it worth the upgrade from say a 6600GT or X800GT, which can still be sold on ebay for near $100. Remember, this is an AGP discussion.