High Tech (HIS) 9800 Pro

[Leros]

I am trying to decide which video card to get for around a $200-240 price range.

My plan has been to get a 9800 Pro.

From what I understand I should stick with the ATI brand (not a brand like Sapphire or MSI), is this a good strategy?

My real question: I found the High Tech 9800 Pro 128mb Excaluber IceQ and I was wondering if this is a good card compared to a ATI 9800 Pro 128mb?

It has really good reviews on newegg, but you guys dont always agree with the reviews.

Thanks,

Justin

 

[Matthias99]

In terms of speed at stock, they're all the same. That HIS card has a better cooler than a stock 9800Pro (it's "Excalibur", BTW, not "Excaluber"). You might want to check on the warranty; some OEMs only have a 1-year warranty (ATI has 3 years). Of course, if you're overclocking, that goes right out the window anyway.

 

[CraigRT]

I would get whatever brand fits your fancy.

based on:

looks
price
availability

genuine ATi makes no difference.. there is no genuine nVidia video cards, everyone who wants a 6800GT has to buy a brand that wasn't made directly by nVidia, you can do the same with ATi.

 

[CoBRaXT]

The heatsink on there is just a VGA Silencer Ver 3. Search google for it's review.
I have one and it's much quieter than the stock fan, while cooling the card much better.

 

[FearoftheNight]

why don't you get a 6600 gt for $200? AT just posted a roundup.

 

[Leros]

As far as flashing the BIOS and overclocking to XT speeds or so, it would be a better investment than a regular 9800 Pro.

Right?

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
why don't you get a 6600 gt for $200? AT just posted a roundup.

From what I have heard, the 9800 Pro (considering it is a 256bit not a 128bit) is better than a 6600gt. Feel free to talk me into the 6600.

 

[FearoftheNight]

Originally posted by: JToxic

Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
why don't you get a 6600 gt for $200? AT just posted a roundup.

From what I have heard, the 9800 Pro (considering it is a 256bit not a 128bit) is better than a 6600gt. Feel free to talk me into the 6600.

i'm no expert i just read at's reviews on it

 

[EightySix Four]

6600GT>Then 9800 pro http://www.hothardware.com/vie...icle.cfm?articleid=605

 

[Cawchy87]

If I were buying new I would go for the 6600GT. If I was buying used (which is what I always do) I would go for a 9800pro from the fs/ft fourms.

 

[Bucksnort]

I have the his, great card, huge ram heat sinks, excellent quality. Best component I ever bought.

 

[JBT]

APOLLO 6600GT

or

XFX 6600 GT

Will SMOKE that card for that price and they are both AGP and ~$230 to $240 no question IMO.