Hmm...FX 5900 or R9800? Please advice!

csl1010 · Aug 29, 2003, 11:22 AM

Mainly for gaming...thanks

~~craig588~~ · Aug 29, 2003, 12:02 PM

I recomend the r9800pro, ATI has had a much better repuation than nvidia recently.

toddsmack2k · Aug 29, 2003, 02:08 PM

2 very nice choices indeed! Both are the top dogs right now. While the 5900 256MB version is slightly the faster card, the 9800 has proven to be right with it. What I prefer is how sweet the IQ is on the ATI cards versus the Nvidia. Another thing is the drivers currently, ATI has been cranking them out at a very quick rate(every 6 weeks or so) and they are very dedicated to put out the best. Which IMO they are doing a fine job of. While Nvidia is lagging behind and instead of releasing WHQL certified, tried and true drivers they are releasing Betas here and there. I hope Nvidia does get back in the game and make some competition for ATI as it benefits all of us. But at the moment ATI is the only way to go IMO!

dipstick · Aug 29, 2003, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by toddsmack2k
2 very nice choices indeed! Both are the top dogs right now. While the 5900 256MB version is slightly the faster card, the 9800 has proven to be right with it. What I prefer is how sweet the IQ is on the ATI cards versus the Nvidia. Another thing is the drivers currently, ATI has been cranking them out at a very quick rate(every 6 weeks or so) and they are very dedicated to put out the best. Which IMO they are doing a fine job of. While Nvidia is lagging behind and instead of releasing WHQL certified, tried and true drivers they are releasing Betas here and there. I hope Nvidia does get back in the game and make some competition for ATI as it benefits all of us. But at the moment ATI is the only way to go IMO!

Good advice here

**MIG-31** · Aug 29, 2003, 03:03 PM

pesonally after switching from nvaidia to ati last month i would go for the 9800pro/np mainly down to i havnt been happy with nvidia drivers for some time.

my 9600pro is the first ati card i've had and the support is great for a mid range card (drivers that is)so if the reputation for mine follows through to the high end ati would be my choice.

especially going from gfti4600 & tried a fx5600.

***Veridian3*** · Aug 29, 2003, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by csl1010
Mainly for gaming...thanks

Whats your budget and what are the rest of your system specifications?

Stu

csl1010 · Aug 29, 2003, 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by Veridian3
Whats your budget and what are the rest of your system specifications?

Stu

Budget: Either a 9800non-pro or 5900
My System: P4 1.4GHz, 768MB RDRAM

Why R9800 performs much better in FSAA + AF mode compared with FX5900?
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/vi...us-v9950_8.html

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Aug 29, 2003, 07:59 PM

go wit the ATi... better card. if u get the 256 mb 9800 pro its king

~~craig588~~ · Aug 29, 2003, 08:46 PM

The saphire r9800np is a great choice because it comes with the same fast samsung ram as the pro cards come with. The cores on these cards have no problem at running 400+MHz. They seem to basicly pro cards with slower bios preset clocks.

WildChild · Aug 30, 2003, 03:03 AM

<<<Chanting .....ATI ...ATI....ATI....hehehe....

scobywhru · Sep 3, 2003, 08:41 AM

My personal Preference is ATi but both are very nice cards and the Nvidia one has shown itself to be slightly faster on a few more benchmarks then the ATi one, but there both VERY nice gaming cards, so nice in fact that they probably outclass the CPU you got, so you might consider another upgrade there eventually, even if its only to there celeron line you might still be able to pull some better FPS out of your rig

Sharkims · Sep 3, 2003, 10:12 AM

All, I have to say is... ATI!

RIV@NVX · Sep 3, 2003, 10:30 AM

ATI... definitly.

Al_Vampyre · Sep 3, 2003, 11:32 AM

Looking at the rest of your system setup I would recommend a mid-range card rather than either high-end card, your money would be better spent upgrading that CPU which will make more of a difference. Remember the fastest graphics card in the world will only speed up your graphics, a faster CPU will speed up everything. It may well be a complete watse of money because your current CPU will not be able to supply information quickly enough to your swanky new gfx card and all that potential will be lost!

Davidgt · Sep 3, 2003, 08:35 PM

I agree with the post above . You would be better with like a 9600 pro to match your system. 1.4ghz p4 is a mid end cpu . Unless you considering updating your cpu/mobo/ram shortly aswell I wouldnt look at the top end gfx right now. What I would truly reccommend is to wait till mid sept or so when the new line of ati cards come out so prices will drop.( preale not whats what the rumors are of when the will be released.)

scobywhru · Sep 4, 2003, 01:45 AM

Yeah but if He buys either one of those cards he can carry it over to his next computer, like if he is waiting for the next generation of Processors either Athlon64 or The next Pentium but he may need a new graphics card now, it sounds like he has a good system since he is using RDRAM which means he spent an arm and a leg for it before so he might just be waiting

The_Neon_Cowboy · Sep 4, 2003, 02:59 AM

9800pro or wait for the 9900 pro to hit

tek · Sep 4, 2003, 03:05 AM

r9800, fck waiting for 9900.

Aug 29, 2003, 11:22 AM	#1
csl1010 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	Hmm...FX 5900 or R9800? Please advice! Mainly for gaming...thanks

Aug 29, 2003, 02:08 PM	#3
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	2 very nice choices indeed! Both are the top dogs right now. While the 5900 256MB version is slightly the faster card, the 9800 has proven to be right with it. What I prefer is how sweet the IQ is on the ATI cards versus the Nvidia. Another thing is the drivers currently, ATI has been cranking them out at a very quick rate(every 6 weeks or so) and they are very dedicated to put out the best. Which IMO they are doing a fine job of. While Nvidia is lagging behind and instead of releasing WHQL certified, tried and true drivers they are releasing Betas here and there. I hope Nvidia does get back in the game and make some competition for ATI as it benefits all of us. But at the moment ATI is the only way to go IMO! __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

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~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	I recomend the r9800pro, ATI has had a much better repuation than nvidia recently.

Aug 29, 2003, 08:46 PM	#9
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	The saphire r9800np is a great choice because it comes with the same fast samsung ram as the pro cards come with. The cores on these cards have no problem at running 400+MHz. They seem to basicly pro cards with slower bios preset clocks.

Sep 3, 2003, 08:41 AM	#11
scobywhru DriverHeaven Senile Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Penthouse Basement Posts: 619 Rep Power: 0	My personal Preference is ATi but both are very nice cards and the Nvidia one has shown itself to be slightly faster on a few more benchmarks then the ATi one, but there both VERY nice gaming cards, so nice in fact that they probably outclass the CPU you got, so you might consider another upgrade there eventually, even if its only to there celeron line you might still be able to pull some better FPS out of your rig __________________

Sep 3, 2003, 10:12 AM	#12
Sharkims Seen my brain? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA,USA Posts: 760 Rep Power: 0	All, I have to say is... ATI! __________________ System-1: MSI K8N Neo Platinum \|\| A64 3200+(200x11) - Zalman 7000A-AlCu \|\| 1x1gb OCZ PC3200@400(3-3-3-7) \|\| 9800XT \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 System-2: MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R \|\| P4 2.4c(FSB:200) - Intel Cooler \|\| 2x256 GEIL PC3200@400(2-3-3-6) \|\| AIW9000 \|\| WD SE 120x2 RAID0 System-3: DELL Inspiron 9100 \|\| P4 3.0c(mobile) \|\| 2x256mb PC3200(3-3-3-8) \|\| Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128mb \|\| WSXGA+ 15.4" \|\| 60gb 5400RPM 8mb

Sep 3, 2003, 10:30 AM	#13
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	ATI... definitly. __________________ -- Vedran

Sep 3, 2003, 11:32 AM	#14
Al_Vampyre HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Looking at the rest of your system setup I would recommend a mid-range card rather than either high-end card, your money would be better spent upgrading that CPU which will make more of a difference. Remember the fastest graphics card in the world will only speed up your graphics, a faster CPU will speed up everything. It may well be a complete watse of money because your current CPU will not be able to supply information quickly enough to your swanky new gfx card and all that potential will be lost! __________________ "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Brian O'Driscoll - Ireland Rugby Team 2009 Grand Slam winning Captain.

Sep 3, 2003, 08:35 PM	#15
Davidgt Car Audio Guy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 499 Rep Power: 0	I agree with the post above . You would be better with like a 9600 pro to match your system. 1.4ghz p4 is a mid end cpu . Unless you considering updating your cpu/mobo/ram shortly aswell I wouldnt look at the top end gfx right now. What I would truly reccommend is to wait till mid sept or so when the new line of ati cards come out so prices will drop.( preale not whats what the rumors are of when the will be released.) __________________ Sales/Support Manager Taraautosound.com wonderful sig by tastyweat

Sep 4, 2003, 01:45 AM	#16
scobywhru DriverHeaven Senile Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Penthouse Basement Posts: 619 Rep Power: 0	Yeah but if He buys either one of those cards he can carry it over to his next computer, like if he is waiting for the next generation of Processors either Athlon64 or The next Pentium but he may need a new graphics card now, it sounds like he has a good system since he is using RDRAM which means he spent an arm and a leg for it before so he might just be waiting __________________

Sep 4, 2003, 02:59 AM	#17
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	9800pro or wait for the 9900 pro to hit __________________

Sep 4, 2003, 03:05 AM	#18
tek DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, US Posts: 2,103 Rep Power: 0	r9800, fck waiting for 9900. __________________ [COLOR=White][/COLOR]