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01-02-2004, 07:27 PM | #1 |
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Question about Ati 9800 XT?
I'm plan to getting a Ati 9800 XT w/ 256 MB DDR in the store cost about USD$499.99.
I need to replace a old Geforce 2 that not fast enough in FS9 and etc. Can you help me that video card is faster enough? |
01-02-2004, 07:59 PM | #2 |
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Yeah, that video card is overkill for most games, I'd wait for the price to drop on it. If you're set on dropping $500 on a card, that's the one to go with. If you have a weak power supply, watch out.... these things are hungry.
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01-03-2004, 06:43 PM | #3 |
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I have 115w
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01-03-2004, 07:12 PM | #4 | |
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Are you sure? 115 W will hardly even run a computer. It definitely won't handle the 9800. http://www.ati.com/products/radeon98...pro/specs.html They recommend at least a 300 W, but I'd get more than that for sure.
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01-08-2004, 12:59 AM | #5 |
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and definatly dont pay retail for a video card. go check pricewatch.com for the lowest price on any card you want, you may even find some models you didnt even know you wanted!
Myself, I have my eye on a an ATI Radeon 9800Pro 256 DDR, unfortunatly its right above the big price jump. I might settle for the 128 version, which is still a great card. |
01-25-2004, 11:44 PM | #6 |
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ATI's products have jumped in price and down in quality and support...probably cuz their made by candaians...lol j/k
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01-26-2004, 11:59 AM | #7 |
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dont waste your money......i hate ATI's
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01-26-2004, 12:19 PM | #8 | |
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Do you have a reason or do you just not like them?
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01-26-2004, 11:20 PM | #9 |
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i've owned many in the past and their support sucks ass.....my friend owns one of their new ones and he doesn't like it either.....it's just from experiance why i dont like them
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