cant DECIDE 9600xt or 9800pro

koss20100 · Aug 10, 2004

first off im talkin about the 128mb version of 9800pro cuz i cnt afford the 265mb .. well now tht tht is out of the way should i buy

9600xt(new release?)
256mb
**** clock/memory clock: 500mhz/600mhz???
4 piplines
a litlle under 200

9800pro
128mb
**** clock/memory clock: ?????
8 piplines
around 200

9800 is very popular and ppl say those piplines change everything but wht should i get

currently have 9500pro
:argue:

killerkid · Aug 10, 2004

9800pro....nothing more to say.

Avg · Aug 10, 2004

Your kidding right, j/k the 9800pro, it has a 256bit memory, 8 pipelines and I heard (don't know if it's true) that it's not fast enought to use the extra ram.

koss20100 · Aug 10, 2004

but wait then why is it that its recomended tht u have a 256mb to play doom 3 at high is it possible to use high setting with a 9800?

homer77 · Aug 11, 2004

koss20100 said:
but wait then why is it that its recomended tht u have a 256mb to play doom 3 at high is it possible to use high setting with a 9800?

i have the 9800xt (flashed from 9800pro) 128mb, and i can play high quality without any prob.

if you plan to get 9800pro, make sure it's 256bit NOT 128bit.

Just to show you the comparison:

video card benchmarks

you also have the chance to flash to 9800xt with the pro if you get the right card.

Negator · Aug 11, 2004

9800 Pro for sure.

MyPCAlexi · Aug 11, 2004

pro for ****zle. just a better card with twice the pixel pipelines.

homer77 · Aug 11, 2004

The MSI 9800pro 128mb seems to be a pretty good choices next to the sapphire 9800pro, and it's under $200.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-127-127&depa=1

ppl have been getting r360 core with those cards, which allows u to flash to 9800xt easily.

aNTiChRisT · Aug 11, 2004

You may have the 256mb for Doom3, but it just dont have the proccessing power.

I play doom3 on my mate's 9800 -flashed-to- 9800xt (430/310) 1280x1024 High Settings and i aint complaining for £140

~t0m

koss20100 · Aug 11, 2004

WOW thx alot great replies your guys rock i guess ill go with the 9800pro !!!1

Kibo-kun · Aug 11, 2004

heehee, I'm sure you'll be happy.

ahh, doesn't it feel great to shop and compare?!

Mustanley · Aug 11, 2004

Besides, a 9500 Pro -> 9600XT is barely even an upgrade. 9800 is the way to go.

cant DECIDE 9600xt or 9800pro

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