Which Radeon????

Started by InSomNiaN, 15 April 2004, 05:32:12

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InSomNiaN

After a long battle with fighting the urge, the voodoo5 pci is getting a little bit slow at running the newer titles, so I'm looking to upgrade sometime soon.  [xx(]
Now the question is what???? I've basically narrowed it down to a Sapphire Radeon, but I'm not prepared to shell out big $$$ to get a 9800XT. Here is AUS, they go for approx $700AUS, and considering I paid $150 for a spanking new Gamecube, I really don't want to spend that sorta cash on a vid card!  [:0]
So the choice is basically a 9600 of some sort, or a lower end 9800. Is it true all the 9800 are 256bit/8pipelines or only the 9800xt?
Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. :D
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Glide

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InSomNiaN

System specs are:

AMD XP2800+ @ 2.4ghz
1 gb ddr 400
Asus A7X8-X
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amp_man

The 9800, 9800 Pro, and 9800XT all have 256-bit RAM. Some 9800SEs do also, but some don't, and some do but it's only effectively used as 128-bit, because the 9800SE only has 4 pixel pipelines as opposed to a standard 9800s 8. A 9600 is basically a renamed 9800SE, it also has 4 pixel pipelines and the same core, just higher clock speeds I think. I would go for a 9800SE, and see if you can get one with 256-bit RAM that softmods, you'll need to do some research into which ones do have the 256-bit ram, and some are more likely to softmod then others. That is, if you want to do a little research and take a small risk (there's a possiblity that it won't softmod, but even if so, still much faster than the V5). If you want guaranteed power, go for a 9800NP or Pro.
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ArchAngelCD

If you don't want to spend a lot of money and still want a fast Radeon card I think you should but the non-pro 9800. I bought that card and I'm very happy with it.
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InSomNiaN

Thanks for your replies guys.....
Arch, is your Radeon ATI brand or something else? Also is it 128 or 256 bit?
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ArchAngelCD

I bought an Original ATI card but the Sapphire Tech cards are just as good. I got my card for the same price as the Sapphire Tech because of a sale. All 9800np and 9800Pro cards have 256bit memory, only the 9800SE cards use 128bit memory. (although some 9800SE cards have 256bit memory)
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InSomNiaN

Thanks again for that Arch, will hopefully pick one up this weekend!! :D
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Rolo01

Hi Guys,
yesterday I got my new Radeon 9800Pro. Its a Sapphire modell with 128MB DDR, 256bit and 8 pipelines.
I really can recommend this card, here in germany its sold for 215 Euros.