9800pro 128 vs 256?

[ArTiFaX]

Hey guys, I was just wondering how much of an increase in performance/fps you would get from the 256mb card over the 128mb one? thanx

[Aphex_Tom_9]

almost none, except in games with big textures

[Avg]

If you are willing to spend the money on an 9800pro with 256mb just get an 6800nu, I heard that the locked pipes can be unlocked with some software.

[ArTiFaX]

If you are willing to spend the money on an 9800pro with 256mb just get an 6800nu, I heard that the locked pipes can be unlocked with some software.

I already purchased a 128mb 9800pro, i was just wondering if i missed out on much witht eh 256, thats all!

[Avg]

No you didn't, the only thing you might have missed out on is on getting an xt underclock to be sold as a pro, but that is about it.

[Firah]

My mates all have 9800 pros and they can run everything the same as me except i benchmark a little higher.

[ArTiFaX]

do you guys know how a 9800pro runs far cry? and what fps it gets? maybe you guys know from experience, or have just read it somewhere?? thanx

[fabulouscoops]

do you guys know how a 9800pro runs far cry? and what fps it gets? maybe you guys know from experience, or have just read it somewhere?? thanx

Far Cry (average fps using benchemall) 9800 pro flashed to XT
47 fps [378/338] 49 fps [412/365] @1024x768
38 fps [378/338] 40 fps [412/365] @1280x1024

DOOM3 (timedemo) high graphics settings
44 fps [378/338] 49 fps [412/365] @1024x768

Directx9c and Catalyst 4.9, rest of specs in sig.

[ArTiFaX]

thanx fab, that gives me a much better idea. Although, i wonder what those numbers would be if the card wasn't flashed...