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Upgrade to ATI X700Pro or BFG6600GT from ATI Radeon 9800Pro

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powerMarkymark

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I've got the ugrade itch but limited cash.

Rig Name: K8N Neo Platinum
CPU: AMD 64 socket 754 - 3200 2166MHz @ 2310MHz
Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo Platinum
Memory: 1024 MB of Shika Xram PC 4000
Video Card: Ati Radeon 9800 Pro 128 Ati
Hard Drive: Western Digital 120.0 GB @ 7200 RPMS
Additional Hard Drives: Western Digital 120GB
Monitor: Dell 21"
Storage Interface: IDE
Operating System: Windows Xp Pro Sp2

Thnx

M@rc
 
Originally posted by: powerMarkymark
Yeah, I did some research and ATI has a tradeup program for the X800 XL for $279.00 less $50.00 trade in.

Good price?

M@rc
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You should be able to get >$50 for a 9800Pro.
I agree that anything under x800xl would not be worth upgrading.

I'd say hold on a little longer, if possible.
I'm running a 9800XT, and am also mentally pacing, waiting for a clear upgrade path.

I'm also eyeing the Dell 2405 monitor, which would effectively force my hand to make a video card upgrade as well. A friend of mine just upgraded to that monitor, and then to the x800xl. His tests showed an almost doubling of performance. (i don't run benchmarks anymore, too many games to play)

You're in a good place now, though. the 9800 can still tackle games out now (albeit without AA). This fall, more cards should move the prices down a bit more, and your money will go further.

On the other hand, $225 for an XL ain't nothing to sneeze at.
GL
 
I'm in the same situation but I think when the R520 is released, X800XL and 6800GT prices will be dropping. That's what I'm waiting for, when one of those 2 cards drops to 200ish (agp flavor) I'm gonna jump on it.
 
considering you can get a x800xl from monarch for 250 and probably sell you 9800pro for 100, thats a total cost of 150 (+shipping)
 
acutally u could go with a 6800nu by evga and easily unlock and oc it i get really close to stock 6800gt speeds with mine..
 
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