Yep, now Im definently glad I waited that looooooong extra week. From what i've been seeing, I personally feel justified in spending $500 for a video card to round off my new P4 setup. Those of you may greatly disagree or have many reasons why this 9800xt is a joke, a ripoff or simply have more patience or reason to wait for the R420 instead, is fine. Others may concluded that the price doesn't justify the slight increase in performance and prefer the greater bang to buck ratio of flashing 9800NP's to Pro's or simply pushing your 9800 to its limits. I have my reasons as well: As many wise man once said, "To each his own"
1. My GF4 4200 nearing the end of its useful life. For me, *PERSONALLY* I am no longer happy with the performance it gives me in my games. I find the annoying slowdown in parts of UT2k3 even with no AA or AF extremely annoying. Ive always found Battlefield 1942 seemingly has an "issue" with Nvidia cards. From people iv'e spoken with, it runs like an absolute dream with ATI cards, with narey slowdown orwarping textures.
I am also preparing for the impending Half Life 2 launch, and I want the absolute best for best. Bar none.
2. I have the money. I work my ass off 40+ hours a week at my new tech job. The job may not pay as much as i'd like, but its still more then enough to pay my current bills and put money in the bank. In short, $500 is a big chunk of change, but it won't break my bank. Plus, living with your folks until the rent prices goes down helps too Oh, and no girlfriend helps too.
3. I am impatient. No wonder here, you've seen me on this board the last month. No further explanation needed.
4. There ALWAYS something new around the corner, period. I can wait all I want for the newest and greatest, but during that time, I linger and suffer with older hardware that doesn't allow me to fully enjoy the hobby that I love doing. This is something all of us have to make PERSONAL decisions on. The balance of money, need, want and time in this hobby is strenuous, but its one we accept as computer gamers.
5. It was time to give ATI a chance, plus the simple fact that NVIDIA isn't up to snuff anymore.
6. Cause life is short and you needn't have reasons to delay things that bring happiness to your life. Granted, I do other things then play games, but gaming is a major one. Like my father always said "If it brings you happiness, and you can afford it, do it" This coming from the man who has a nearly a quarter of a million dollars in sword collecting
8. My job is on shake ground due to economy. I do not know what will happen in the coming months. I may have a nice raise real soon and be able to get the R420 next year. I may be outa of a job or working a dead end one and wishing I had gotten the best while I had the money. I may move out and be forced to cut my "fun" money drastically and not being able to upgrade for some time and wishing I had gotten the best.
7. I cause I wanted it
Next week is going to rock, thats all I can say
1. My GF4 4200 nearing the end of its useful life. For me, *PERSONALLY* I am no longer happy with the performance it gives me in my games. I find the annoying slowdown in parts of UT2k3 even with no AA or AF extremely annoying. Ive always found Battlefield 1942 seemingly has an "issue" with Nvidia cards. From people iv'e spoken with, it runs like an absolute dream with ATI cards, with narey slowdown orwarping textures.
I am also preparing for the impending Half Life 2 launch, and I want the absolute best for best. Bar none.
2. I have the money. I work my ass off 40+ hours a week at my new tech job. The job may not pay as much as i'd like, but its still more then enough to pay my current bills and put money in the bank. In short, $500 is a big chunk of change, but it won't break my bank. Plus, living with your folks until the rent prices goes down helps too Oh, and no girlfriend helps too.
3. I am impatient. No wonder here, you've seen me on this board the last month. No further explanation needed.
4. There ALWAYS something new around the corner, period. I can wait all I want for the newest and greatest, but during that time, I linger and suffer with older hardware that doesn't allow me to fully enjoy the hobby that I love doing. This is something all of us have to make PERSONAL decisions on. The balance of money, need, want and time in this hobby is strenuous, but its one we accept as computer gamers.
5. It was time to give ATI a chance, plus the simple fact that NVIDIA isn't up to snuff anymore.
6. Cause life is short and you needn't have reasons to delay things that bring happiness to your life. Granted, I do other things then play games, but gaming is a major one. Like my father always said "If it brings you happiness, and you can afford it, do it" This coming from the man who has a nearly a quarter of a million dollars in sword collecting
8. My job is on shake ground due to economy. I do not know what will happen in the coming months. I may have a nice raise real soon and be able to get the R420 next year. I may be outa of a job or working a dead end one and wishing I had gotten the best while I had the money. I may move out and be forced to cut my "fun" money drastically and not being able to upgrade for some time and wishing I had gotten the best.
7. I cause I wanted it
Next week is going to rock, thats all I can say
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