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DarkDraco
08-16-04, 01:07 PM
my 9800 has problems and i wanted to replace it. but i wasnt sure which card to grab. the 9800pro 128mb 256bit or the 256mb 256bit... someone help me out
DMac
08-16-04, 01:13 PM
The 256 MB really hasn't shown any advantage in benchmarks in the past:

http://www20.graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20030604/radeon_9800-04.html

But who knows, it may help with Doom 3.
HousERaT
08-16-04, 01:16 PM
I'd go for a sapphire 128mb 256bit 9800pro.... most of the ones made now are with the xt core and pcb. Flash it and it's like buying a xt for pro prices..... :D