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Sgath
11-19-03, 05:01 PM
Ok heres the deal.

I currently have have a geforce 4 ti 4600 128mb vid card that is dying a slow and painful death. I would like to replace it with and radeon, but I have no clue what card to get. I would like get something better then the geforce4 and under or around the $300 mark if I can. I have tried researching some but came to the realization that I am a total newb at this.

Just looking for any suggestions.
p!ktu]2e_1
11-19-03, 05:20 PM
Same here!! is yours oc'ed?? I would look for a 9800np its around 250-300(It depends where you get it and what brand). But Im not too sure anymore b/c ya gotta watch out for Infineon ram:eek:
Sgath
11-19-03, 05:35 PM
Nope, not oc'd at all.


I have seen some of the 9800se 's are those the same as the 9800 non pro's?
Evnas
11-19-03, 06:17 PM
Originally posted by Sgath
Nope, not oc'd at all.


I have seen some of the 9800se 's are those the same as the 9800 non pro's?

No, they are actually quite far from the same (thus the huge difference in proce). The 9800 Non Pro is a very good card...the best you can get for the money. Whether you can get good overclocks or not, it will be one hell of a card for you
Sgath
11-19-03, 06:21 PM
Great, thanks for all the help!

Now off to look for a 9800 non pro :)
Sgath
11-19-03, 07:25 PM
Man those non pro's are hard to track down. So far this is the only one I have been able to find. Anyone know if its decent?


HERCULES 3D PROPHET 9800 128MB RETAIL
kenweil
11-19-03, 07:27 PM
You dont have to go with 9800 you can hit 9700 pro or 9600 pro they are all better than gf 4 ti 4600. I just bought a 9600 pro today and my 3dmark03 score raised from 1700 to 3400. Quite a boost atleast that is what i think
CamH
11-19-03, 07:32 PM
For around the $300 mark, you should be able to get a 9800 PRO. With a Pro, you are going to get an awesome overclocker. With NP, it might be a bit of a gamble on how well the RAM OC's.
Sgath
11-19-03, 08:46 PM
I know this is a newb question, but does my motherboard support that? I dont see anywhere stating that support it. Or does it matter?
CamH
11-19-03, 09:39 PM
As long as your motherboard supports 4x or 8x AGP, you are fine with any new card.
Sgath
11-19-03, 09:55 PM
Ok, thanks for putting up with all the questions :)

I really appreciate all your help.
abitking
11-19-03, 09:55 PM
get a 9800 pro for 285$ at least i know the place to order it from
Deptmaster
11-19-03, 10:14 PM
Do a search (in titles & descriptions) on eBay for "9800 Samsung"
You can flash the 9800 NP built by ATI w/ Samsung memory chips to the Pro bios then just get some memory heat sinks and some artic silver epoxy to attach them and you’ll have monster performance for <$250.

If you can get a Pro for $285 I would consider that option as well.