Best card under $275?

[BadNewsBears]

Anyone?

 

[Schadenfroh]

9700 pro or a 9800 non pro, if you can find one.

 

[BadNewsBears]

Whats better?

 

[Schadenfroh]

they are about equal when at default clock, but if you put the 9800 to pro levels, it is better, i would get the 9800 np

 

[Corporate Thug]

9800 is slightly better @ stock but like Schadenfroh said, you can OC the 9800 to a 9800 Pro

 

[BadNewsBears]

Saphire or powercolor?

 

[Pete]

9800. It has better PS1.1 performance, some stencil optimization, and allows for unlimited-length FP shaders. I'm guessing most will recommend Sapphire. I think Sapphire RMA's are handled by the company where you bought it from, so make sure you buy it from a reputable (and nearby, to avoid high shipping costs) store.

 

[Schadenfroh]

sapphire