is it worth the xtra bit of $$$

[Rashio_UK]

hi,
i am looking to get a 9800pro and i have been looking around and came across a 9800pro with samsung 2.8mem but it is only the oem version, now this is slightly more expensive than another 9800pro i have been looking at which is the retail version but i dont know what the mem is.
so what i would like to know is, which 1 to get?
the oem, 2.8m, costs more or the retail, unknown mem, cost less?
the price difference is roughly $40

i would be looking to OC it as well :D

thanks

[Kenshiro]

From what I heard, its ok to get the OEM. But just make sure that it is not a Powercolor. I heard that manufacturer sucks. Also, Radeon with Samsung memory overclocks very well, but I am not sure what is the standard speed for memory for the 9800 pro. For example, the FX5900, there are 2 versions. The only difference is the speed of the memory. The slower version use 2.8ns ram, and the faster (regular) version use 2.2ns ram. You might want to do a little more research before you jump into that OEM card.

Can any 9800 pro owners tell him what speed is ram of the reqular 9800 pro video card?

[Rashio_UK]

thx for that kenshiro ;) ,
so could any 1 else help me out with the mem and about what i should get with oem and the differences?

thanks

[Vertical_Zer0]

How do you figure out if it's 2.8ns or 2.2ns?

[Rashio_UK]

is this for the 5900, i dunno?

cause if it is for the 9800pro i asked the dealer to check for me

[TruckyJ]

Originally posted by Kenshiro
But just make sure that it is not a Powercolor. I heard that manufacturer sucks.

Saying that Powercolor cards "suck" seems to be a bit too broad of a generalization. Overall they are good cards. I think they are better now than they used to be.

Overall, a built by ATI card seems to be the best bet.

[shiyan]

I'd take the retail for cheaper, as all Pro cards are equipted with 2.8ns RAM or better.

[Rashio_UK]

thx ;)