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| Sapphire X1300XT - Crossfire On The Cheap |
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Page 1 of 4 Editor: Jim Edwards Manufacturer: Sapphire Model: Sapphire Radeon x1300XT Price: ~$70 each With last year's release of the X1950XT, ATI has let the technology trickle down through their whole X1000 series. The X1300XT, with x1600 pro's RV530 core, is one of those improved versions for the budget conscious consumer. Because of the watered down versions of the 2000 and 8000 series cards already flooding the market in mass variety, the 1000 series cards from ATI are becoming incredibly cheap. This, combined with the convenience of an extra PCI-E slot next to the first video card in most budget systems of last year, the thought of adding another card becomes hard to pass up. The X1300XT supports CrossFire and does not require a bridge connector or supplemental power. Due to these qualities, it is prime candidate for a cheap boost in performance. Today FastSilicon.com will look at the performance of CrossFire and two Sapphire X1300XT PCI-E versions. We are testing to see if the video cards are ready for an extended life. If not, their destiny lies in the living room HTPC. 
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