radeon 9800 - guess how much it costs!

[Geegalin]

uhh the 128MB DDR version is 25%-50% faster and is priced at $399. This version is clocked higher and is 256 MB of DDR2, therefore the hefty pricetag.

 

[MaxxCarnage]

it is averaging 30% faster than the 97

its worht it if you dont own a one of them

What is that then 1200 fps instead of 900 in everything?

 

[Emilee]

Sigh. If you notice, they are preselling the 128meg for $450, $50 more than anyone else is. So you can knock off $50 from the 256meg version, down to $500. Use your brains.

 

[atomon]

Can't wait to get my GFFX for $0. Should be at my doorstep sometime next week.

please elaborate. i want free goodness!

 

[Emilee]

His uncle or someone works for nVidia. He is also a retarded fanboy.

 

[ParoxysM]

RADEON™ 9800 Series of products requires connection to your PC's internal power supply for operation. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure your system has an adequate power supply.

The Radeon uses DDR
The Nvidia uses DDR2

 

[Zxern]

RADEON™ 9800 Series of products requires connection to your PC's internal power supply for operation. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure your system has an adequate power supply.

The Radeon uses DDR
The Nvidia uses DDR2

And your point would be?

 

[rootb33r]

so it's worth it to go for a 9800 instead of a 9700 pro?

 

[CrashNBurN]

If you have the money and love the best card then... Hell yes!

 

[Bloodshot]

 

[Vang]

RADEON? 9800 Series of products requires connection to your PC's internal power supply for operation. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure your system has an adequate power supply.

The Radeon uses DDR
The Nvidia uses DDR2

The GFFX does NOT use DDR2; I can link, but it uses something that is not truly DDR2.

MaxxCarnage-- One big use of the card is cranking AA/AF , which at some levels the R700 doesn't perform well. If you don't touch AA/AF, then it isn't worth it to upgrade.

 

[|MrSniper|Nyx]

Ok that costs more than a whole PC from my computer shop. GG ATI.

 

[Yankee]

doubling ram does not double preformance...

anyone with a ti4200 128M can tell you this...

 

[Vang]

I think the GFFX would have been a much better card if it had more memory BW. Just a guess.

 

[Emilee]

RADEON™ 9800 Series of products requires connection to your PC's internal power supply for operation. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure your system has an adequate power supply.

The Radeon uses DDR
The Nvidia uses DDR2

News flash: The 9800 Pro 256meg uses DDRII. Its also clocked MUCH higher than the 128meg 9800 Pro.

Yankee, true but lots of levels in UT2k3 fill up a 128meg card. Its common thinking that the 256meg card will be the card to have for Doom 3.

Ok that costs more than a whole PC from my computer shop. GG ATI.

They have cards for all budjets. No one ois forcing you to buy anything.

 

[Animo]

No, it's a 128mb card last time I checked. OCed as in it's essentially a R9700 with higher clock speeds, and tested at those speeds. It's nothing more than a slightly updated R9700.

You stupid! its 256 megs, wtf are you ON, CRACK?! 256 does not equal 128, do you get it!

 

[SexPistol]

gj being the 10th person to say the same thing member

 

[Animo]

gj pointing that out, captain obvious

 

[SexPistol]

np im here 2 save the day

 

[Emilee]

It also have a few core improvements, its not just a 9700 Pro "Ultra".