Help me pick out a new video card!

[Quixfire]

I get a ATI 9500 Pro 128MB, then if you want you can update it to a 9700 Pro with the edit program.

 

[Chaotic42]

I just ordered this Radeon 9700 card today. It's not a lot of money (heck, it was $29 for me ), and it looks promising.

I've heard those things are overclockable, but I can't overclock, so I'll be happy with it stock!

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I just ordered this Radeon 9700 card today. It's not a lot of money (heck, it was $29 for me ), and it looks promising.

I've heard those things are overclockable, but I can't overclock, so I'll be happy with it stock!

WTMF? $29 for that?

Buy me one and I'll give you $50.

- M4H

 

[SaltBoy]

s3 Virge, BABY!

 

[Kev]

If you have a 1.4ghz processor, spending all that money on a Radeon 9700 pro is just silly. The 9500 pro might not even be worth it unless you upgrade that processor.

 

[toant103]

wait fo R350 in 2 weeks

 

[Electric Amish]

Originally posted by: maladroit
If you have a 1.4ghz processor, spending all that money on a Radeon 9700 pro is just silly. The 9500 pro might not even be worth it unless you upgrade that processor.

Yeah, but he should surpass the CPU now so that when he upgrades he won't have to do both CPU and Vidso.

amish

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I just ordered this Radeon 9700 card today. It's not a lot of money (heck, it was $29 for me ), and it looks promising.

I've heard those things are overclockable, but I can't overclock, so I'll be happy with it stock!

WTMF? $29 for that?

Buy me one and I'll give you $50.

- M4H

They gave me full, original price store credit on my damaged Ti4400.

 

[radioouman]

Originally posted by: SaltBoy
s3 Virge, BABY!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish

Originally posted by: maladroit
If you have a 1.4ghz processor, spending all that money on a Radeon 9700 pro is just silly. The 9500 pro might not even be worth it unless you upgrade that processor.

Yeah, but he should surpass the CPU now so that when he upgrades he won't have to do both CPU and Vidso.

amish

Is there something wrong with a 1.4Ghz CPU?

I could just throw an XP 2000+ into the deal.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: SaltBoy
s3 Virge, BABY!

I'm using an S3 Trio 64 while I wait for my new card.

:sigh:

 

[Zugzwang152]

zakath, one of the guys in my cluster recently upgraded, we got him a 9700 (no pro) for 240 bucks at newegg..it slightly over your price range but definitely worth it imo...

 

[Deeko]

Radeon 9800 pro.

 

[spanky]

9500pro

 

[BatmanNate]

I got a Saphire Radeon 9700 Pro in FS/FT for 200 shipped.

 

[chiwawa626]

If you go ATI then get an All in wonder model, tv is cool that way you can record stuff (if you dont have a tivo or whatever)

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
zakath, one of the guys in my cluster recently upgraded, we got him a 9700 (no pro) for 240 bucks at newegg..it slightly over your price range but definitely worth it imo...

I could save $80 or so by just getting a Sapphire 9500, maybe do a software mod to a 9700.

 

[onza]

1mb ISA video card, PWN's

 

[Orsorum]

Question bout processors, does the 1.4 Athlon really hurt my performance that much? Is it worth the $90 to get a refurb XP 2200+?

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: Zakath15
Question bout processors, does the 1.4 Athlon really hurt my performance that much? Is it worth the $90 to get a refurb XP 2200+?

Yes, it will hurt you, especially if you go with a higher end card, such as a 9800 or something in that range.

 

[pillage2001]

Originally posted by: Zakath15
Question bout processors, does the 1.4 Athlon really hurt my performance that much? Is it worth the $90 to get a refurb XP 2200+?

spend extra 3 bucks to get the Xp2100 and oc that biatch.

 

[FatAlbo]

Damn, I'll have to spend more time at your place if you get a 9700. I've got a GF3 Ti200 that I'm willing to part with.

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: FatAlbo
Damn, I'll have to spend more time at your place if you get a 9700. I've got a GF3 Ti200 that I'm willing to part with.

I said screw it and bought a 9500 - not a pro, black board, but screw it. I just want a video card that can run a decent game or two, with DX9, without freezing or fvcking up my system.

 

[Skyclad1uhm1]

P.S. There is documentation available with a bit of searching on how to change the 9500 Pro into a 9700 Pro. The cards are identical, just some stuff turned off on the 9500.

Edit: And the normal 9500 can be turned into a normal 9700 at least. Just read up on how to turn the normal version into a Pro version and you're set.

 

[bolido2000]

Originally posted by: Skyclad1uhm1
P.S. There is documentation available with a bit of searching on how to change the 9500 Pro into a 9700 Pro. The cards are identical, just some stuff turned off on the 9500.

Edit: And the normal 9500 can be turned into a normal 9700 at least. Just read up on how to turn the normal version into a Pro version and you're set.

Isn't there another hack to convert a 9500 into a Fire GL?