Today we have Connect3D's new X1800GTO video card in the BFR labs. The X1800GTO, the latest addition to the X1800 family, was launched back in March but only became available to buy in stores just last month. The GTO label is used to identify a card as a budget graphic solution. In the case of this card the X1800GTO is quite similiar to the higher-end X1800XL with the only difference being the number of pixel pipelines. The X1800GTO features 12 pipes while the XL and XT versions have a full 16. The GTO and XL do run at the same core and memory clock speeds; 500MHz and 1GHz respectively. At the time of writing the Connect3D X1800GTO is available online for $229USD from NewEgg.com. This price places it at the high-end of the budget card spectrum. One of the most important features of the X1800GTO is that it does not require a dongle or master card to run in CrossFire mode so long as it is running on a Xpress 3200 motherboard. This makes dual graphic solutions for ATI products much easier to implement.

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