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01-02-2004, 06:27 PM

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 · 01-02-2004, 06:59 PM

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.

01-03-2004, 05:43 PM

I have 115w

94_AcCoRd_EX · 01-03-2004, 06:12 PM

Quote:

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/radeon98...pro/specs.html

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

blind34_1 · 01-07-2004, 11:59 PM

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 · 01-25-2004, 10:44 PM

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

chris

01-26-2004, 10:59 AM

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

94_AcCoRd_EX · 01-26-2004, 11:19 AM

Quote:

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

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

01-26-2004, 10:20 PM

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

01-02-2004, 06:27 PM	#1
pbateson Posts: n/a	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, 06:59 PM	#2
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 43 Posts: 11,142	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. __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

01-25-2004, 10:44 PM	#6
armyguy5 3rd Gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: allendale, mi Age: 41 Posts: 568	ATI's products have jumped in price and down in quality and support...probably cuz their made by candaians...lol j/k chris __________________ Cold Air Intake, Front Strut Bar, MTX Thunder 6000 10", Gunmetal Altezza Tail Lights, Short Throw Shifter, Factory Side Skirts and Rear lip, JDM front Lip, Thermal R&D stealth exhaust, 16" Rota Slipstreams in Bronze, Alpine CD/MP3/WMA/XM RADIO, Legacy L7M in car video

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01-07-2004, 11:59 PM	#5
blind34_1 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: IL Age: 40 Posts: 1,813	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.

01-26-2004, 10:59 AM	#7
vtracer20 Posts: n/a	dont waste your money......i hate ATI's

01-26-2004, 10:20 PM	#9
vtracer20 Posts: n/a	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