looking for a new video card

[LBguy]

Currently have an ATI radeon all in wonder 7500 (64mb ddr) and although I like the all in wonder features, it just isn't doing it for games anymore.

Looking to spend around 150ish with a max of 200.

Gonna occasionally game on it, nothing heavy like doom3 with all display features maxed, but just something to play with.

Currently have . . . athlon xp 2500+ (barton) and 512mb ddr. Might get some more memory too . . .

how do these look?
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=14-131-412&DEPA=1
powercolor ati radeon 9800 256mb ddr
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-145-072&depa=0
chaintech nVidia GeForce FX5900XT 128MB DDR


OOOOR should I keep the all in wonder and get an xbox at electronics boutique with topsin, ncaa football, and 2 months of xbox live for $150

 

[Sinister Angel]

I'd go with the 9800

 

[flyn high again]

9800 Pro is under $200. I payed $187 +/- for it a month ago. I played Doom 3 with no problems.

 

[afro]

That isn't a 9800 Pro. Just a 9800 (probably SE edition).

I noticed newegg is out of a whole bunch of 9800 Pro's, maybe ATI is phasing them out because of their new series.

What I suggest you do is wait this weekend and check out your local store ads...if they have the 9800 Pro for less then $200, go buy it and buy HL2. Inside HL2 is a $20 rebate for any retail ATI video card..

Either that..or get a Nvidia 6600 GT

-fro

 

[6spd]

9800 pro, or the XT version, or if u wanna go even cheaper go for the 9600 XT, awesome cards

ATi, proudly canadian

 

[NeedaCobra]

buy my G-force 5900xt from me

 

[Sinister Angel]

9800 pro, or the XT version, or if u wanna go even cheaper go for the 9600 XT, awesome cards

ATi, proudly canadian

Haha, It's just about the only thing good from Canada, other than Para-Ordinance

 

[KevinB120]

here is where to go.........

http://www.tomshardware.com/

tom's is the mack daddy of hardware reviews and testing

 

[xilix]

I would definately go with the 9800 Pro, make sure it has the 256bit memory interface no matter what size it is (128mb or 256mb). Remember bigger is not always better. I would rather have my 256bit interfaced 128mb 9800 Pro.. than a 256mb 9800 with a 128bit interface.It's all about bandwidth. The 9800 is at a sweet spot right now for performance and price, you won't be dissapointed. I love it.

 

[03DOHC]

Dude! Wait until AFTER christmas. There will be sales out the ying yang.

 

[YesterdayAgain]

Dude! Wait until AFTER christmas. There will be sales out the ying yang.

Werd.

Then buy the 9800. GeForce was getting their ass handed to them until their latest card.

 

[LBguy]

I'll TRY to hold out till after christmas . . . lol

 

[Sinister Angel]

To hell with Nvidia

 

[LBguy]

To hell with Nvidia

Amen. I'm proud to say that I've NEVER built or upgraded with Nvidia

 

[Sinister Angel]

Amen. I'm proud to say that I've NEVER built or upgraded with Nvidia

:rockon: :rockon:

 

[LBguy]

Man, what's up with all these cards being out of stock? :mj:

not in stock - $145 POWERCOLOR ATI RADEON 9800SE Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "R98SE-C3" -RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-131-236&depa=1

not in stock - $185 MSI ATI RX9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/S-Video, 8X AGP, Model "RX9800PRO-TD128" -RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-127-127&depa=1

not in stock - $189 ROSEWILL ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "RW98PR-128D" -RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-164-025&depa=1


not in stock - $189 SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -BULK -OEM
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-268&depa=1

not in stock - $198 CONNECT3D ATI RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-142-009&depa=1


o interesting . . . (in stock) $240 - ATI AIW RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/CATV/VIVO, 8X AGP, Model "ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO" -RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=14-102-297&DEPA=1
The All in Wonder version ^^. Is that a good deal? Should I go with that and squeeze out 40 extra bucks?

 

[LBguy]

ATI AIW RADEON 9800PRO 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/CATV/VIVO, 8X AGP -RETAIL

$240 bucks and in stock. Good deal?

 

[Sinister Angel]

You check pricewatch at all?

 

[LBguy]

Lowest is $230 on pricewatch and thats at greatpcsonline.com. Newegg also has the 9800pro AIW with a coupon to download half life 2 for $250.

I usually just stick to newegg since I love their service/shipping and they always have competitive prices.

 

[PhLoBuS]

I had an nvidia card the geforce 3 to be exact but I like ATI's more and plan on getting the x800xt soon!