Question about Ati 9800 XT?

[pbateson]

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?

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

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.

[pbateson]

I have 115w

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by pbateson
I have 115w

Are you sure? 115 W will hardly even run a computer. It definitely won't handle the 9800.

http://www.ati.com/products/radeon9800/radeon9800pro/specs.html

They recommend at least a 300 W, but I'd get more than that for sure.

[blind34_1]

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.

[armyguy5]

ATI's products have jumped in price and down in quality and support...probably cuz their made by candaians...lol j/k

chris

[vtracer20]

dont waste your money......i hate ATI's

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by vtracer20
dont waste your money......i hate ATI's

Do you have a reason or do you just not like them? :rolleyes:

[vtracer20]

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