This is my first topic here, and I'm sorry to ask another 9500 question. I looked through several pages of archives, but didn't see an answer to this particular question, so I hope some of you won't mind helping me answer it.
I run Windows 98SE (still). As far as I know, Wizzard's softmod driver only works for Win2K and XP.
If that's so, is there anyway for me, as a Win98 user, to softmod a 9500NP to a 9700? Does RivaTuner work with Win98? I haven't heard nearly as much about softmodding using RT. If it does work for 98'ers, I'd appreciate any guidance on how to use it. Is soft-modding with RivaTuner better or worse than using Wizzard's method?
What is the approximate rate of success when softmodding a 9500? I've seen estimates of anywhere from a 40 to 70% success rate.
Finally, approximately what performance advantage do you think a *typical* mod'ed and OC'd 9500 would offer over a *typical* OC'd 9600Pro? I can find a 9600P for $155 from a reputable reseller. (though I'm not entirely sure that its not a "EZ" or "Lite" version, what's the best price you all have seen?) There's a mod-able 9500 for $130. Is it worth it to get a 9600P for the guaranteed 20-30% performance improvement over a normal 9500? Or do you recommend gambling on the cheaper $130 card, perhaps ending up with stellar performance per $, and perhaps ending up eating it on a card that's only a bit cheaper than its 9600P brethren, but offers significantly less performance.
Thanks for any and all knowledge and feedback. And my apologies again if I missed something and this has been answered elsewhere. I can easily imagine that you guys get tired of newbs to the forum asking you for assistance with purchase-related information. I'd really appreciate the advice though.
I run Windows 98SE (still). As far as I know, Wizzard's softmod driver only works for Win2K and XP.
If that's so, is there anyway for me, as a Win98 user, to softmod a 9500NP to a 9700? Does RivaTuner work with Win98? I haven't heard nearly as much about softmodding using RT. If it does work for 98'ers, I'd appreciate any guidance on how to use it. Is soft-modding with RivaTuner better or worse than using Wizzard's method?
What is the approximate rate of success when softmodding a 9500? I've seen estimates of anywhere from a 40 to 70% success rate.
Finally, approximately what performance advantage do you think a *typical* mod'ed and OC'd 9500 would offer over a *typical* OC'd 9600Pro? I can find a 9600P for $155 from a reputable reseller. (though I'm not entirely sure that its not a "EZ" or "Lite" version, what's the best price you all have seen?) There's a mod-able 9500 for $130. Is it worth it to get a 9600P for the guaranteed 20-30% performance improvement over a normal 9500? Or do you recommend gambling on the cheaper $130 card, perhaps ending up with stellar performance per $, and perhaps ending up eating it on a card that's only a bit cheaper than its 9600P brethren, but offers significantly less performance.
Thanks for any and all knowledge and feedback. And my apologies again if I missed something and this has been answered elsewhere. I can easily imagine that you guys get tired of newbs to the forum asking you for assistance with purchase-related information. I'd really appreciate the advice though.
... and sorry if I missed an answer to this question in an obvious spot.
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