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R.Rabbit
12-27-02, 07:59 AM
this is referring mainly to the 9500pro but i guess it would be general, im buying a real ATI(BBA), and i was wondering if theres any benefit from buying a Retail 9500Pro over an OEM?
thanx!:D:D
Top Hat Theater
12-27-02, 12:25 PM
OEM cards are clocked lower than retail but a little overclocking will fix that right up!

~THT
snvpa
12-27-02, 02:22 PM
actually with the 9500 pro they are all clocked the same retail or oem or third party. ati has mandated this with all pro series cards. non pro's however will still get varying clock speeds.
pip
12-28-02, 08:05 PM
many of the OEM cards have a max res of 1024x768
IceMan3928
12-28-02, 08:46 PM
well, thank you for bringing this to my attention, I just noticed that the card I wanted to get IS OEM. You guys think this (http://www.fticomputer.com/cgis/detail.cgi?product=VB-ATI-XR97-C3LP&secat=VB) is still ok?
Evnas
12-28-02, 08:49 PM
Looks great. Exactly the same a retail, so u should have no problems
snvpa
12-28-02, 09:55 PM
Originally posted by pip
many of the OEM cards have a max res of 1024x768

where are you getting that information. because it just isn't true. I've never seen an oem have lower res than a retail. I'm not saying its impossible but certainly liminited in its occurance.
funnyperson1
12-28-02, 09:58 PM
the fic one looks different and i too highly doubt the different res, all PRO versions will be clocked the same...
FIC quote:
Supports 3D resolutions (32-bit color) up to 2048x1536.
pip
12-28-02, 11:35 PM
the saphire OEM has 1024x768 max res so for the love of god do not buy the saphire OEM
IceMan3928
12-29-02, 10:37 AM
so you guys think that one from FTI is a pretty safe bet?
cursor
12-29-02, 12:30 PM
Originally posted by pip
the saphire OEM has 1024x768 max res so for the love of god do not buy the saphire OEM

Which saphire card are you talking about? That sounds highly improbable to me. There's no reason why a company would cripple their product like that. Please explain where you get your info and which Saphire cards are impacted. If you're right, this is a serious flaw.

I have trouble believing this until I see something to support it. :cool:
pirate252
12-29-02, 12:35 PM
Wow i didnt know the clock speeds varyed on retail to OEM cards, i will take that into considerating in the future lol

Matt