Upgrading My Video Card, Need Some Advice.

[LasombraB]

I'm in the process of upgrading computer. Currently I have an GeForce4 Ti 4600. I'm going to replace it, but I'm not sure with what. I was looking at the BFG GeForce FX5700 Ultra ($210), and BFG FX5900 ($235). I want to stay in the low $200 price range. I was also looking at the ATI Radeon 9600XT ($180). Any Advice would be very helpful.

 

[SneakyStuff]

None of those, goto CompUSA PRONTO, they have a made by ATI Radeon 9800 pro for $200 dollars this week

$300 - $70 instant rebate - $30 MiR = $200, this is without a doubt, the BEST deal right now for an incredible card.

 

[LasombraB]

One problem with that. The nearest CompUSA is 2hrs from me in Nashville, TN. But then again that is a really good price. I've driven 2hrs before just for the PS2 Network Adapter.

 

[SneakyStuff]

haha you MIGHT want to call in and see if they even have them first

 

[McArra]

Another vote for 9800PRO

 

[BenSkywalker]

Either a 5900 or 9800, forget about the 5700s and 9600s, the slight price difference between them and the higher end parts isn't close to in line with the massive performance rift.

 

[bandana163]

9800pro at CompUSA.
Both the 9600XT and the 5700Ultra are bad deals for those prices.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: Vaerilis
9800pro at CompUSA.
Both the 9600XT and the 5700Ultra are bad deals for those prices.

 

[LasombraB]

Thanks for the input everyone. Looks like I will be going to Nashville, TN to CompUSA tomorrow if at all possible.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: LasombraB
Thanks for the input everyone. Looks like I will be going to Nashville, TN to CompUSA tomorrow if at all possible.

call ahead and make sure they still have them...

 

[SneakyStuff]

YES! call ahead of time! that would be a royal kick in the nuts if you drove 2 hours for NOTHING! But if they have them, then THAT would be fantastic

 

[LasombraB]

Their website says they have them in stock, but I will call ahead.

 

[otispunkmeyer]

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: Vaerilis
9800pro at CompUSA.
Both the 9600XT and the 5700Ultra are bad deals for those prices.

agreed.....the 9600xt is a waste of time...that radeon 9800 looks fantastic for 200!....i wish we had mail in rebates in england!!!

arent the 5900 non ultras in your price range too?

 

[LasombraB]

I just called the Nashville CompUSA store and ordered the Radeon 9800 Pro. They shipped to me for $5. Now I don't have to drive to Nashville.

 

[SneakyStuff]

Good thinking

 

[Gagabiji]

Originally posted by: LasombraB
I just called the Nashville CompUSA store and ordered the Radeon 9800 Pro. They shipped to me for $5. Now I don't have to drive to Nashville.

Tell us when you get it!

 

[GullyFoyle]

Originally posted by: SirDude

Originally posted by: LasombraB
I just called the Nashville CompUSA store and ordered the Radeon 9800 Pro. They shipped to me for $5. Now I don't have to drive to Nashville.

Tell us when you get it!

Yeah! Maybe LasombraB can invite us all over to watch him open it! Yeah! BYOB :beer:

 

[ShyGuy91284]

Lol, anyone know if the sites are very inaccurate w/ stocks? lol. It says my local comp USA is sold out, but I really want it....

 

[Conky]

CompUSA will let you "prepay" and then when they get them back in stock(I was told less than a week) you can pick it up.

I was too impatient and made BB pricematch it but they didn't do the full pricematch. I have not given up on getting them to pricematch it further.

BTW, the Radeon 9800Pro completely rocks. It was a nice upgrade for me going from a GF4-ti4400(oc'd to 4600 specs). I can run everything with all the eye candy on and still get great framerates. I was an Nvidia guy until this card.

I expect this card to tide me over for at least a year or two.

 

[JBT]

Newegg has 9800 Pro 's for 215 shipped. Screw MIR's they suck... link

 

[ShyGuy91284]

Yeah, but that's an OEM. When you can get it from a b&m store for about the same price Retail w/ longer warranty, why not? And yeah, newegg does r0x0r.

 

[LasombraB]

Finally got the Radeon 9800 Pro from CompUSA yesterday. It went on backorder after I ordered it. It's a great video card. I haven't had a chance to fully push it. As I just built my new PC yesterday and got it up and running. So far I have only played UT2004Demo. But damn it looks so sweet. I built a P4-3.2GHz, 1GB, 36G Raptor, and Radeon 9800 Pro.

 

[Gagabiji]

Originally posted by: LasombraB
I built a P4-3.2GHz, 1GB, 36G Raptor, and Radeon 9800 Pro.

:Q Nice computer...