Should I Get?

Aspect · Dec 20, 2003, 08:40 PM

Ive been wondering whether to wait for the new R420 , or get a 9800 XT. Now thought ive found a really good deal on a 9800 Pro. Take a look here http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...k_Only_25.html . What u reckon?

@/2ct!< · Dec 20, 2003, 08:49 PM

always always wait if you can, but if you need graphics now get the 9800. What card do you currently have?

Aspect · Dec 20, 2003, 08:50 PM

An 8500 , shes served me well but needs to go now.

DosCervezas · Dec 20, 2003, 09:02 PM

I just went from a 8500 128mb to the 9800XT and do not feel that I am missing much by not waiting for the next generation. Like you, my 8500 served me very well for a long time. I suspect the 9800XT will do the same. Very big, noticeable, performance increase from 8500 to 9800XT. You can always wait for the next, best thing, but then you would always be waiting and never have a new card.

Aspect · Dec 20, 2003, 09:11 PM

Yeah whatever we get there will be a newer version out soon , you can never win.

Aspect · Dec 20, 2003, 09:12 PM

Whats the diff like between the 128 and 256 meg versions?

~~craig588~~ · Dec 20, 2003, 09:13 PM

about double performance in EXTREME reses with AA and AF on max. (Say 1600x1200 with 4xAA and 16xAF)

Anything below that the 128M and 256M parts are basicly the same.

Aspect · Dec 20, 2003, 09:19 PM

Thank for the quick reply.

quazi · Dec 21, 2003, 05:20 AM

You can always wait for the next best thing, and then buy the 9800 XT when a price drop comes.

DosCervezas · Dec 21, 2003, 03:56 PM

Just for comparison (very non scientific as I do not benchmark)

General system specs:
Giga-Byte GA-8IK1100 /Intel 875P chipset
PIV 3GHz
1G PC3200 DDR
XP Pro
1500/256 ADSL
Nothing OC'ed

RTCW with 8500 128mb--solid 76 fps (everything set to performance AA & AF App. Preference)

RTCW with 9800XT--solid 125 fps (everything set to high quality AA 4x / AF 8x)

Dec 20, 2003, 08:40 PM	#1
Aspect "Amusing Comment Here" Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 232 Rep Power: 0	Should I Get? Ive been wondering whether to wait for the new R420 , or get a 9800 XT. Now thought ive found a really good deal on a 9800 Pro. Take a look here http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...k_Only_25.html . What u reckon? __________________

Dec 20, 2003, 08:49 PM	#2
@/2ct!< HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Not Vegas, anymore :( Posts: 1,391 Rep Power: 0	always always wait if you can, but if you need graphics now get the 9800. What card do you currently have? __________________

Dec 20, 2003, 08:50 PM	Thread Starter #3
Aspect "Amusing Comment Here" Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 232 Rep Power: 0	An 8500 , shes served me well but needs to go now. __________________

Dec 20, 2003, 09:02 PM	#4
DosCervezas DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 0	I just went from a 8500 128mb to the 9800XT and do not feel that I am missing much by not waiting for the next generation. Like you, my 8500 served me very well for a long time. I suspect the 9800XT will do the same. Very big, noticeable, performance increase from 8500 to 9800XT. You can always wait for the next, best thing, but then you would always be waiting and never have a new card. __________________ *"Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience".*

Dec 20, 2003, 09:11 PM	Thread Starter #5
Aspect "Amusing Comment Here" Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 232 Rep Power: 0	Yeah whatever we get there will be a newer version out soon , you can never win. __________________

Dec 20, 2003, 09:12 PM	Thread Starter #6
Aspect "Amusing Comment Here" Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 232 Rep Power: 0	Whats the diff like between the 128 and 256 meg versions? __________________

Dec 20, 2003, 09:13 PM	#7
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	about double performance in EXTREME reses with AA and AF on max. (Say 1600x1200 with 4xAA and 16xAF) Anything below that the 128M and 256M parts are basicly the same.

Dec 20, 2003, 09:19 PM	Thread Starter #8
Aspect "Amusing Comment Here" Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 232 Rep Power: 0	Thank for the quick reply. __________________

Dec 21, 2003, 05:20 AM	#9
quazi DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0	You can always wait for the next best thing, and then buy the 9800 XT when a price drop comes.

Dec 21, 2003, 03:56 PM	#10
DosCervezas DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 0	Just for comparison (very non scientific as I do not benchmark) General system specs: Giga-Byte GA-8IK1100 /Intel 875P chipset PIV 3GHz 1G PC3200 DDR XP Pro 1500/256 ADSL Nothing OC'ed RTCW with 8500 128mb--solid 76 fps (everything set to performance AA & AF App. Preference) RTCW with 9800XT--solid 125 fps (everything set to high quality AA 4x / AF 8x) __________________ *"Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience".*