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Radeon 9500 Pro vs. Radeon 9500 non-Pro

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I recently bought the 9500 Pro (ATI made) at Best Buy for $149 plus tax (total: $160). And now I was made aware that the Sapphire 9500 non-pro was around $140 (Total: $150 with tax) at various places. I was wondering if it was worth returning the card to best buy and go for the sapphire since people have been having success turning them into 9700's. How does the 9500 Pro compare to the 9500 non-pro in case the mod fails? What do you guys think I should do? Thanks!
 
I have a 9500 non-pro that was not softmod'able. It isnt slow, but for $10 more I would love to have the 9500 pro.
-doug
 
keep in mind that the success rate for the 9500np's is not 100%.

i was in the same dilema last week and decided on the same card you bought at best buy.
i've been able to overclock my card to 399/309 to run some benchmarks, but for everyday use i set it to 375/300.

let me tell you, this card is almost like a 9700.

 
If I can get a 9500pro for under $175, then I will buy one, but I can't find anyone selling them. Any Ideas to get one???
 
Check the FS/FT forum. Though, even there, 9500 Pro's are hard to come by. I just bought one for $155 shipped.

P-X
 
Originally posted by: PrinceXizor
Check the FS/FT forum. Though, even there, 9500 Pro's are hard to come by. I just bought one for $155 shipped.

P-X

Sorry but I am a little new here... where is the FS/FT forum. Is installing the 9500p difficult, I'm aware you have to have a power supply available but I don't know if it will fit.

Specs: p4 1.3ghz, 256mb pc800 rdram, 40gb hd, winxp, 4x agp slot, soundblaster live! audio card.
 
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