- May 13, 2007
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I made a video card thread earlier, but I think I want to reconsider, since new cards are now priced at $199.
Lately, I've been very much opposed to the idea of buying another ATI video card. My last 2 cards have been a 9800 Pro and an X850 Pro, both of which have performed very well. The problem, however, is that I now like to use Linux. While the Linux drivers have gotten considerably better since late last year, running games in linux with an ATI video card is problematic to say the least. Playing any games that use GLSL shaders in WINE is next to impossible. I'm not sure when ATI will get around to fixing that.
After looking at some of the stuff that's been posted around here, it definitely looks like the HD4850 is much faster than the 9800GTX+, and the HD4850 is a bit cheaper. Other stuff shows that the 9800GTX is faster.
Which one does everyone else think is a better choice? The 9800GTX or the HD4850?
Thanks
Lately, I've been very much opposed to the idea of buying another ATI video card. My last 2 cards have been a 9800 Pro and an X850 Pro, both of which have performed very well. The problem, however, is that I now like to use Linux. While the Linux drivers have gotten considerably better since late last year, running games in linux with an ATI video card is problematic to say the least. Playing any games that use GLSL shaders in WINE is next to impossible. I'm not sure when ATI will get around to fixing that.
After looking at some of the stuff that's been posted around here, it definitely looks like the HD4850 is much faster than the 9800GTX+, and the HD4850 is a bit cheaper. Other stuff shows that the 9800GTX is faster.
Which one does everyone else think is a better choice? The 9800GTX or the HD4850?
Thanks