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GF 6800NU vs ATI Radeon 9800 Pro

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dejunjing

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Still torn by these two BF deals.

Looks like lots of guys are ready for 6800NU, and 9800pro deal is seldom mentioned.

Also, ATI Radeon 9800 pro @ CC is 256-bit or not.
 
I'm sure the 9800 pro is 256-bit, otherwise its definitely quite cold. And if you can get the 6800 for $199, its definitely a much better deal than the 9800pro, especially when you throw in the possibility of unlocking the 4 pipes on the 6800. And the last time I checked, 8 more pipes for $50 wasn't too shabby.
 
wow maybe if you searched in the video forum you'd find about 100 posts regarding this... OR it would be a good place for the post in the first place.
 
Well, some people are pretty sh**ty on this board, but in general, the 6800 around 250 is a "better" buy than a 9800 for ~160.

But this is only for a very heavy gamer, because $100 is nothing to scoff at, when new dell systems often cost 400 or less.

If you are a casual gamer than the 9800 will serve you well, play all games with only some sacrifices in settings, be very STABLE, and makes good sense as a final AGP card. Chances are very high in this price range, that it is well matched to the hardware you have. For example a 6800 is kinda overkill if you are still using a 2GHz processor.

But the 6800 currently represents what is generally felt to be the best "bang for the buck" of the cards, much like the original ATI 9800 non-pro was 18 months ago for $200.

Newegg offers an XFX version that is dual DVI, which is great for 2 lcds.
 
Originally posted by: FranksAndBeans
Yeah, I'm a newb. Actually trying to help the guy out.
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Wasn't directed at you. My apologies. I was having a poke at the OP. 😉 He didn't actually post a hot deal, so a little slap is not out of place, not least because he should know better by his 76th post.
 
Just to clarify there is no such thing as a 6800NU. Its just called a 6800. Most people understand its not a GT or Ultra.



Originally posted by: dejunjing
Still torn by these two BF deals.

Looks like lots of guys are ready for 6800NU, and 9800pro deal is seldom mentioned.

Also, ATI Radeon 9800 pro @ CC is 256-bit or not.
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Originally posted by: dirtrat
Just to clarify there is no such thing as a 6800NU. Its just called a 6800. Most people understand its not a GT or Ultra.



Originally posted by: dejunjing
Still torn by these two BF deals.

Looks like lots of guys are ready for 6800NU, and 9800pro deal is seldom mentioned.

Also, ATI Radeon 9800 pro @ CC is 256-bit or not.
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but some dont
 
With the HL2 coupon/rebate, you could end up getting the 9800Pro for $129 plus tax. Not a bad deal. I'm just trying to decide whether the 6800 is worth $70 more to me or not.
 
I think it is worth the $70 is you are playing latest games like DOOM 3, Half life 2 etc. If i did not bought my card i would definately buy one and unlock the other 4 pipes and enjoy 🙂
 
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