9600XT

[ComputerWizKid]

Is there any difference in gaming preformance? I ask because I have both. I bought a new card for my HTPC Saphire Radeon 9600XT 256MB and want to know if I should switch it with the card in my main box (128MB ATI Radeon 9600XT) I game mostly on my main box Thanks

 

[BillyBobJoel71]

If it costs extra, don't. it is a mere 1% performance gain.

 

[Paratus]

Assuming they are both clocked the same (500 core 600 mem) there won't be a difference. The 9600XT doesn't have the horespower to use 256mb of ram. (I own the Asus 9600XT 128mb version)

 

[magomago]

i would think the 256meg version has slightly slower ram, and that would limit frames.

 

[Bateluer]

256 is really only needed on 12 and 16 pipeline cards, like the X800 Pros and 6800s.

 

[Blastman]

As Parartus said, the 256MB 9600XT may have slower clocked memory. The 128MB 9600XT's are 300 DDR (600).

 

[coomar]

not worth it