help purchasing ati card

maximus74us

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Jan 29, 2002
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Hey guys i am about to purchase a new ati all in wonder 8500 128mb , I need to know if there is a big difference between the one BUILT by ati and POWERED by ati , I can buy the one BUILT by ati at compusa for $299 and a local computer store is selling the one POWERED by ati for $269 so please tell me what the difference is as far as speed, software etc.....
 

rbV5

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Dec 10, 2000
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All AIW cards are "built by" same cards either retail or OEM, same clock speeds, same card. The only difference is the package and software bundle.
 

Wolfsraider

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Jan 27, 2002
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and if i am correct drivers

built by are ati supported but powered by and you have to rely on the maker of the card