Paid $129 for a 9600SE got a 9600PRO at BB

[TreyRandom]

Originally posted by: pillage2001

Originally posted by: HKSturboKID
The HL2 coupon, is that to redeem at the B&M store or is it a Mail in offer where they mail you the game?
Thanks.

You mail it in, they mail you the game. Or you can just download from the net.

One word of warning - you can download from Steam for free.... but if you want the CD version, it will cost you $10 for 2-3 week shipping or $15 for 1-2 week shipping (probably get it faster than that, but that's what they advertise). Still, the deal is hot enough to warrant replacing my Geforce3 Ti200.

 

[pillage2001]

Originally posted by: TreyRandom

Originally posted by: trikster2
Hey Treyrandom

Did you install the card yet.

I'm in the same boat as you, GeForce3 Ti200 and wondering if this is worth the upgrade?

I haven't installed it yet - been busy working. I might get to it this weekend.

At present, I don't have any issues with recent games with the Ti200. For example, I played Max Payne 2 at 1024 x 768 at the highest resolution settings. The only thing it didn't let me do was have mirrored reflections (a function the card just doesn't support, for some reason). However, the Ti200 won't last me forever, especially with the graphics intensive games coming out early next year. And, at present, this card is the best "bang for the buck", IMO. It should keep me going for another 2 or 3 years (as opposed to a few more months with the Ti200).

In short, although I haven't installed it yet, if you can find one, I'd recommend getting it.

I went from a Ti4200 @ Ti4600 sppeds to a Radeon 9600pro. It's more than worth it. It's one of my best upgrade since my DLT3C xp1700.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: pillage2001

Originally posted by: TreyRandom

Originally posted by: trikster2
Hey Treyrandom

Did you install the card yet.

I'm in the same boat as you, GeForce3 Ti200 and wondering if this is worth the upgrade?

I haven't installed it yet - been busy working. I might get to it this weekend.

At present, I don't have any issues with recent games with the Ti200. For example, I played Max Payne 2 at 1024 x 768 at the highest resolution settings. The only thing it didn't let me do was have mirrored reflections (a function the card just doesn't support, for some reason). However, the Ti200 won't last me forever, especially with the graphics intensive games coming out early next year. And, at present, this card is the best "bang for the buck", IMO. It should keep me going for another 2 or 3 years (as opposed to a few more months with the Ti200).

In short, although I haven't installed it yet, if you can find one, I'd recommend getting it.

I went from a Ti4200 @ Ti4600 sppeds to a Radeon 9600pro. It's more than worth it. It's one of my best upgrade since my DLT3C xp1700.

so you noticed a dif from the ti4600 eh? my friend owes me his 4600.. not sure if i should take that, and stick the 9600 in, or sell it off to one of you who couldn't pick one up. heh

 

[pillage2001]

Originally posted by: lnguyen

Originally posted by: pillage2001

Originally posted by: TreyRandom

Originally posted by: trikster2
Hey Treyrandom

Did you install the card yet.

I'm in the same boat as you, GeForce3 Ti200 and wondering if this is worth the upgrade?

I haven't installed it yet - been busy working. I might get to it this weekend.

At present, I don't have any issues with recent games with the Ti200. For example, I played Max Payne 2 at 1024 x 768 at the highest resolution settings. The only thing it didn't let me do was have mirrored reflections (a function the card just doesn't support, for some reason). However, the Ti200 won't last me forever, especially with the graphics intensive games coming out early next year. And, at present, this card is the best "bang for the buck", IMO. It should keep me going for another 2 or 3 years (as opposed to a few more months with the Ti200).

In short, although I haven't installed it yet, if you can find one, I'd recommend getting it.

I went from a Ti4200 @ Ti4600 sppeds to a Radeon 9600pro. It's more than worth it. It's one of my best upgrade since my DLT3C xp1700.

so you noticed a dif from the ti4600 eh? my friend owes me his 4600.. not sure if i should take that, and stick the 9600 in, or sell it off to one of you who couldn't pick one up. heh

Here's the timeline. I got a Ti200 on Black friday two years ago and loved it to death cause it was at Ti500 speeds. Then it died on me, I got a 8500LE which I oc to the retail speed. I wan't impress with the speed but it was alright. The image quality owns. Then I got a refurb Ti4200 to play with and it was alright, graphics was not as good as the 8500LE. DVD playback was......terrible. I actually noticed the difference. I got a good deal for a 9600Pro which I Oc it to 500/675. Plays all the games I throw at it with eye candy on. Unless you play games with AF/AA on, don't bother with the 9600pro and stick with your ti4600.

 

[Trianon]

Got one Pro in Niles, IL, one more left, and one 034... What a deal. Now to return my barely powering 9800NP

 

[wakemaker]

A few 180336's were still available at zip 39205. The only 180339 I found was a pro.

Thanks OP!

 

[BuckNaked]

If anyone is interested in selling a card at cost plus shipping, let me know...

Thanks!
Dave

 

[Trikat]

Originally posted by: TreyRandom

Originally posted by: pillage2001

Originally posted by: HKSturboKID
The HL2 coupon, is that to redeem at the B&M store or is it a Mail in offer where they mail you the game?
Thanks.

You mail it in, they mail you the game. Or you can just download from the net.

One word of warning - you can download from Steam for free.... but if you want the CD version, it will cost you $10 for 2-3 week shipping or $15 for 1-2 week shipping (probably get it faster than that, but that's what they advertise). Still, the deal is hot enough to warrant replacing my Geforce3 Ti200.

Awww. I forgot that inorder to get the CDs you will have to pay some shipping charges. O well.

 

[harley2ride]

No serial numbers even close in Idaho. I would appreciate it if someone finds an extra to please let me in on this deal.

 

[Jackhole]

Sorry, I'm lazy. What are the serial numbers that have produced a 9600 pro for sure?

 

[nordlaw]

Got in on the first day of the post; 180339xxxx..... serial number got me a PRO at Erie, PA BB. Thanks bunches for the heads up!

 

[Trianon]

Originally posted by: DRS
Just got back from BB with a new 9600SE for $129 + tax. I knew nothing about the card when I bought it other than I thought it should be comparable to the 9600. After I read that it has 64-bit memory I was going to exchange it for a PRO but I needed a video card tonight so I thought I would just use it untill the weekend. To my suprise and delight when I opened the box I noticed that the sticker on the card noted a 9600PRO. Using Clock Rate the default core is reported as 420 and mem at 324. This was an unopened package with the HL2 coupon enclosed.

Now it's time to overclock this puppy!

First of all, DRS, thanks for hookup, second, was anyone successful in overclocking this to Firing Squad results (480CPU/360DDR)? I got to about 440/320 before artifacts started popping up. Also How do you change clock in small incriments? Clock rate in Omega drivers screws up as soon as you touch increment slider. Thank you!

 

[jorak]

Originally posted by: chemist2003

Originally posted by: daddy-o
Ann Arbor - Saline BB is cleaned out. I got the last one just now. Someone had hidden it in a large stack of Radeon 9000's. I'm glad I rummaged through the whole shelf.

There was a 9600SE with 18034 on the shelf still.

Thank you thank you. You just removed my last bit of temptation. I'm in Ann Arbor as well, was debating whether I want to get this. But since there is none left, I won't have to waste any more brain cells on it. Thanks.

What I really want is a radeon 9800 Pro (but that 9600 was cheap). But really don't want to spend more than $200 on a graphics card. Anyone got any ideas when the price will drop below $200?

Sorry to add the temptation back in, but the Best Buy in Westland had 4 180339s left as of last night. I picked one up no problem, 9600 Pro.

 

[jorak]

Bah, double post.

 

[CATASTROPHY]

Any pricematch on this? Whats the current price at CC,OD,Staples?

 

[Vette73]

So if it has 180339 it is 100% pro, BUT some have said the 180336 is also a pro. Is that a 100% thing or just a maybe?

 

[thinctwo]

 

[thinctwo]

i saw about 6 180336***'s on the shelves of bb in slidell, la.

 

[thedarkwolf]

None in Huntington Wv

 

[JammingJay]

Is it just me, or does 180336xxx & 180339xxx series seem to be more clustered in the east/midwest? I haven't heard of many west coast members having much success tracking these down?

 

[Kohl]

Stopped at the BB in Pittsburgh (Robinson) and they had 2 of S/N 180339xx and one of 180336xx. Picked up one of the 180339's, got home and sure enough its a 9600 Pro.

2 left!

 

[harley2ride]

Throw a dog a bone.. Help out us western folks who can't even get one..

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: JammingJay
Is it just me, or does 180336xxx & 180339xxx series seem to be more clustered in the east/midwest? I haven't heard of many west coast members having much success tracking these down?

Yeah... looks like it. A week ago my local BB had at least 15-20 9600SEs... but i didn't bother checking them out until after i saw this thread. I come back and theres only about 5-6 left... all of them being 18034s... i don't know if the original stock had any 180339s... ..

Went to Frys yesterday and they had about 13-15 9600SEs with all of them being 18034s...

 

[Elixer]

Just a FYI to everyone looking to get a Svideo->RCA (composite) converter.

svideo.com has them, and it is only $6.95 with free shipping (came 2 days after I placed the order in US mail).

Tried it out, and it works great!

ATI had the part for $5 but $10 shipping.

 

[VirginiaDonkey]

I picked up the last one in Manassas, VA

here is the scoop...... I have a 9500np with the "L" memory that will not softmod. it does overclock very well though (390/285). I score 12,600 3d2K1 with it.

I installed the 9600pro and ran it at defualt speeds.....scored 10,650 marks. I overclocked it to the max (515/333) and it scored 11,980

so the bottom line as far as my rig goes is that a 9500np overclocked will totally crush a 9600pro..even overclocked.

I did install the drivers twice because I was sure it was a mistake in the score, but it wasn't....I am kind of shocked the 9500 holds up so well. This card is going back to best buy unless someone local wants to meet up (Dale city/Manassas VA)

here are my specs...only thing changed was the video card
AMD XP1700@2400 (12x166)
Epox 8K3A
768mb PC2700 (2-2-5-2)
Sapphire Radeon 9500np/ ATI Radeon 9600 pro
win XP pro