9700, unsung hero?

[FishTankX]

The 9700 provides better performance than the 9500pro/9600 but ti costs nearly the same. At it's 200$ mark it's within striking distance of the 9700 pro but nearly 100$ cheaper. Why do o people still buy 9700 pro's with the 9700 still one of the best deals on the planet?

 

[cmdrdredd]

cause it's still got a little bit of pep taken out that the Pro benefits from.

 

[Dudd]

The 9700 is what I'm going with when I build my computer this summer. Just a little less clock speed when compared to the Pro, and as you said, nearly a 1/3rd price reduction.

 

[FishTankX]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
cause it's still got a little bit of pep taken out that the Pro benefits from.

But do you think the pep (10%) is worth the 33% price difference?

 

[Vonkhan]

But do you think the pep (10%) is worth the 33% price difference?

yes, if u're a gamer

 

[Corporate Thug]

the pros are $250

 

[Markfw]

$219 for a pro at newegg: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduct.asp?description=14-102-254R&depa=0

 

[bluemax]

I guess the "Pro" cards have really come down in price lately... it USED to be a big deal saving $100.... saving $50 or less isn't that big of a deal anymore.

There's some awesome deals to be had on the 9700 Pro.... if you're American. *sigh* 🙁

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Markfw900
$219 for a pro at newegg: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduct.asp?description=14-102-254R&depa=0

That's refurbished...not new. I was recently in the same boat upgrading my 8500. I went with the 9700 NP @ Mwave for $199 since I coudln't justify the extra $100 for the faster memory. It was a complete package and o/c's to decent levels...340/295 (3.3ns Infineon).

 

[kylerhsm]

Yeh I was considering the 9700 until I thought about THIS! Is 20% more worth a 10% increase? You should be saying is an extra 5% of what your computer cost you ($50 out of $1000) worth a 10% increase in game performance. Hell yes it is!!! Think about it...

 

[Lonyo]

Unsung hero? No, not really.

Take a gander in the video frum at people asking for advice.

Quite often people advise the 9700 non-pro card, down there it's a recognised hero.