Which card is the better deal?

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smitjel

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• Jul 23, 2004

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I didn't know which forum to post this in but I'm trying to decide on buying an ATI vs Nvidia card. I'm comparing the Nvidia 5700 Ultra 128mb to the ATI 9800 Pro 128mb.

The clock speeds on the Nvidia are higher but it's only 128-bit. Is the ATI worth $40 extra? I'm not going to overclock them so that's irrelevant.

Thanks for any help people!

 

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• Jul 23, 2004

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The 9800 Pro is MUCH better, make sure its 256-bit though.

 

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• Jul 23, 2004

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Ya, i cuncur. The 9800 Pro is the better deal.

 

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• Jul 23, 2004

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yea at stock speeds the 9800 will eat the 5700.

 

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• Jul 23, 2004

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Your comparing cards that are way outa league apart.. 9800pro blows the 5700 away..esp when quality settings are turned on

 

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• Jul 24, 2004

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A better comparison would be a 5900XT, but the 9800 Pro would still win stock to stock. I just got a 5900XT, should get it by Tuesday, and hope I can mod it to a 5950. If I can, then I'll have better performance than a stock 9800 Pro for cheaper. If not, then I have a decent card and will kick myself for not paying the extra 20 for a 9800 Pro.

 

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• Jul 24, 2004

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Agreed. The 5700 ultra's I have tried wouldnt hold their own agains my old 9700pro. I havent tried the 5900xt myself, but my buddys 5800NU is about even with my 9700pro performance wise.