best 9800 pro to softmod ??

[modthebox]

tryin to decide which card to get from the 3

powercolor
MSI
Sapphire

anyone have any info on the best deal for a 9800pro ...

best memory
best cooling
best scores

i want to softmod to xt

thanks ... cheers

 

[RetroGrade]

People have had good luck softmoding the Sapphire 9800 Pro. It's very cheap these days for only $195 US at newegg. It is highly recommended that you upgrade the stock cooling. The VGA Silencer is one of the best coolers that I know of and ocz makes good bga ramsinks.

 

[HousERaT]

I second that.... just cross your fingers and pray for a r360 core on a xt pcb.... see this
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=311829

welcome to the forums

 

[modthebox]

Thanxs for the welcome. I ordered a Sapphire 9800pro OEM to replace my Sapphire 9500np (softmodded to 9700) ... will let u know the results. cheers.

-B