256 vs 128

Meathead · 07-14-04, 10:36 PM

Is the 256 meg 9800 pro or the 128 meg better? I remember reading about the 256 having crappier ram but its been a while since i read that. thanks.

Vio1 · 07-14-04, 10:39 PM

more is better.

Meathead · 07-14-04, 10:42 PM

more is better yes but thats not always the case. i rather have less ram but high quallity than twice as much but crappier. i was just wondering if anyone could verify this or show me comparisons or anything.

Nightingale · 07-15-04, 01:23 AM

I would go for 128mb now since its cheaper. You can pickup the Sapphire 9800pro 128mb on newegg for 199(not sure if its still at 199) and you might get the R360 core. I myself have the Sapphire 9800pro 128mb with black pcb (r350 core) and I am able to exceed XT speeds with no artifacting with my new cooler installed(plan to flash it when I get a chance).

Meathead · 07-15-04, 01:53 AM

Im not paying. im winning them at a lan. I'm lookin to see which ones better. first place prize is an athlon 64 3400+ and a 256 meg 9800 pro. 2nd place is a 128 meg 9800 pro an athlon 64 3200+ and dsp-500's. i need to know if i need to throw away the finals match so i get the better 9800 pro.

Mr.Guvernment · 07-15-04, 01:59 AM

well future games will use more ram - if it is overclocking you want - the 128mb seem to do better - if no over clocking - get the 256mb and be set for future games :d

07-14-04, 10:36 PM	Thread Starter #1
Meathead Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westminster, CO	256 vs 128 Is the 256 meg 9800 pro or the 128 meg better? I remember reading about the 256 having crappier ram but its been a while since i read that. thanks.
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07-14-04, 10:39 PM	#2
Vio1 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto Canada	more is better. __________________ Heatware
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07-14-04, 10:42 PM	Thread Starter #3
Meathead Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westminster, CO	more is better yes but thats not always the case. i rather have less ram but high quallity than twice as much but crappier. i was just wondering if anyone could verify this or show me comparisons or anything.
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07-15-04, 01:23 AM	#4
Nightingale Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio	I would go for 128mb now since its cheaper. You can pickup the Sapphire 9800pro 128mb on newegg for 199(not sure if its still at 199) and you might get the R360 core. I myself have the Sapphire 9800pro 128mb with black pcb (r350 core) and I am able to exceed XT speeds with no artifacting with my new cooler installed(plan to flash it when I get a chance). __________________ Asus p4pe--p4 1.8A--Corsair--PC3500--chieftec black Dragon--52x Velocd burner-- Sparkle 300w Aspire black X-dreamer--MSI K8N master2-- dual opteron 242 --1gb DDR400 Corsair Ultra low latency Registered Ecc ram--2x160Gb hatachi raid zero--sony dvd-rw burner-- 4x Smart fan 2 maxtor 30gb 7200rpm--maxtor 120gb 7200rpm--Samsung Syncmaster 171v--ATI AIW X800XL--Onboard sound--Sony MDRXD400's --Vantec Nexus 3.5" controller -- Antex NeoHE 550w psu. And the Pope said to the noob" GO AWAY NOOB!" heatware=Nightingale Ebay=Xblade1987
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07-15-04, 01:53 AM	Thread Starter #5
Meathead Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westminster, CO	Im not paying. im winning them at a lan. I'm lookin to see which ones better. first place prize is an athlon 64 3400+ and a 256 meg 9800 pro. 2nd place is a 128 meg 9800 pro an athlon 64 3200+ and dsp-500's. i need to know if i need to throw away the finals match so i get the better 9800 pro.
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