fried 9800 pro - Page 2

floatingtrem · 03-January-05, 09:26 PM

it is a pro, but its a 128-bit pro. IE crap. steer clear. it sounds like you have the option to get whatever you want, have you considered the 6600GT (aka 9800XT killer) they run a little more, 220 for an AGP version, but they are a much better card. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-220&depa=1
now i know i just said 128 bit sucks, and the 6600 is 128 bit, but its a different architecture, and it is affected the by the bottleneck differently.

Mister Glass · 03-January-05, 09:28 PM

heres the link, but as i said, rojakpot lists this as not being a true pro.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-368&depa=1

Mister Glass · 03-January-05, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floatingtrem


	it is a pro, but its a 128-bit pro. IE crap. steer clear. it sounds like you have the option to get whatever you want, have you considered the 6600GT (aka 9800XT killer) they run a little more, 220 for an AGP version, but they are a much better card. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-220&depa=1 now i know i just said 128 bit sucks, and the 6600 is 128 bit, but its a different architecture, and it is affected the by the bottleneck differently.

im having trouble viewing newegg right now, but when i checked it the other day the 220$ gts had only 128 megs of memory. is that the one your speaking of, or does that model have 256 megs of memory?

TekXoID · 03-January-05, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Glass


	heres the link, but as i said, rojakpot lists this as not being a true pro. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-368&depa=1

Yeah, don't bother with that one. Either get a 9800 Pro 128MB, or go with the 6600GT, as they offer better performance on $215+ budgets. What it lacks in video memory it makes up in operating speed.

6600GT's are not available with 256MB of video memory.

floatingtrem · 03-January-05, 09:49 PM

the 6600GT is also only 128MB, there isnt a 256 version, but it still performs MUCH better than a 256mb 9800pro or XT

EDIT
why thank you tek

you beat me

Mister Glass · 03-January-05, 10:06 PM

sorry bout the post delay, the connection here sux, it wouldnt send the post

that card was second on my list, but i was staying away from that one because it has only 128 megs of memory. interesting to hear they dont have a 256 model, ill probly go with it then. anyone have experince with this card? its kinda hard for me to return it if i have probs.

PS: im also planning on adding a fourth case fan to get rid of the heat issue underneath the card, so my case should be running at the sam temp im recording by my processor, 86f

03-January-05, 09:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
floatingtrem Apex Elite Expert Tech Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,424	it is a pro, but its a 128-bit pro. IE crap. steer clear. it sounds like you have the option to get whatever you want, have you considered the 6600GT (aka 9800XT killer) they run a little more, 220 for an AGP version, but they are a much better card. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-220&depa=1 now i know i just said 128 bit sucks, and the 6600 is 128 bit, but its a different architecture, and it is affected the by the bottleneck differently. __________________ He's Alive!!!

03-January-05, 09:49 PM	#25 (permalink)
floatingtrem Apex Elite Expert Tech Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,424	the 6600GT is also only 128MB, there isnt a 256 version, but it still performs MUCH better than a 256mb 9800pro or XT EDIT why thank you tek you beat me __________________ He's Alive!!!

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Mister Glass Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 13	heres the link, but as i said, rojakpot lists this as not being a true pro. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-368&depa=1

03-January-05, 10:06 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mister Glass Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 13	sorry bout the post delay, the connection here sux, it wouldnt send the post that card was second on my list, but i was staying away from that one because it has only 128 megs of memory. interesting to hear they dont have a 256 model, ill probly go with it then. anyone have experince with this card? its kinda hard for me to return it if i have probs. PS: im also planning on adding a fourth case fan to get rid of the heat issue underneath the card, so my case should be running at the sam temp im recording by my processor, 86f