9700 pro what to do

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 02:04 PM

well i just got a 9700 pro and i am feeling like shit to spend that kind of money for a graphics card. i have not even put it in yet it is stil in the box. i wanted a 9500 pro but no one has them in stock so i said to hell with it and bought the 9700. (i know listen to this guy bitch about having a great card) but i dont know maybe i need some convincing as too why i should keep this card? besides the obvious reasons.i guess i am just thinking too much on the price.

dipstick · Dec 28, 2002, 03:18 PM

Dude, put it in, load your favorite game, turn up AA / AF and just look at your screen

Also go get the DX9 demos from ati.com. It's an awesome card, but it's not any better than a R7000 if you don't play any games with it.

fornicatarachnid · Dec 28, 2002, 03:19 PM

Just install it and enjoy

I'm in the same position at the moment, I know the 9700 is king

of the hill and I'm tempted to just say "feck the

expense" and order one.

JavaFox · Dec 28, 2002, 04:55 PM

toddsmack2k, I don't know from where you hail, but most places in America are insane about customer service. You should be able to return it, even if it was opened. I DO understand your frustration and guilty feelings -- I get them a lot myself. I will say this: if you don't feel the card was worth it, you will never be comfortable with that purchase and you will probably never enjoy the card. So see if you can return it even if its opened, and then try it out!

DriveEuro · Dec 28, 2002, 06:31 PM

Did you actually pay retail price for it? Or did you buy it online for a lower price?

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 07:36 PM

the box is still sealed up i know i will enjoy it if i put it in, still debatingthough, and i bought it at best buy i know i know . i originally sent my wife there to get a 9500 pro but they did not have one and when she called me i already had the fever for a new card (i have a 7000 radeon currently

) so i told her hell with it get the 9700 i will quit whining soon i swear

digitalwanderer · Dec 28, 2002, 07:40 PM

You're going to have to pay a restocking fee if you decide to return it...might as well check it out anyways.

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 07:43 PM

best buy charges a restocking fee ? and will they give me my money back even if i open the box?

shuki · Dec 28, 2002, 07:45 PM

/me will be back in the US in the end of Februrary for a few weeks and am really praying for a nice sale/rebate deal to pick one up.... And toddsmack, kiss your wife for "letting" you buy a GREAT! card! open it up man!!

I'm pretty sure BB charges a 15% restocking fee for open electronic items. Though some items can only be exchanged and not returned (games, software, etc..) then again, there is some seven days (or 14 or something like that..) after purchase to be completely satisfied deal too... times a wasting, open it up and give it a go...

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 07:47 PM

oh she is very good about anything i want to buy thankfully, she likes to spend money so it works out for both of us i guess

kinetic · Dec 28, 2002, 07:48 PM

If you usually keep your graphics cards for quite a while, my advice is to keep it. The 9700 will take anything you can throw at it for the next 2 years at least, unless of course the rest of your system is lagging behind.

DriveEuro · Dec 28, 2002, 07:52 PM

BEST BUY DOESN'T DO RESTOCKING FEES..unless it is a camcorder or a laptop.

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 07:53 PM

i bought my system in may of this year it is a amd 2100 w/512 pc 210080 gig wd hard drive dvd ploayer, sony cd burner with a 300 watt power supply this is my first computer also

DriveEuro · Dec 28, 2002, 07:54 PM

BEST BUY DOESN'T DO RESTOCKING FEES..unless it is a camcorder or a laptop. ANd if you decide to keep the radeon 9700.....i suggest returning to bestbuy and buying one online for about 50$ less

Edits: Didn't mean to double post. I tried to add some info after I hit post reply. Bad BRANDON! BAD!

shuki · Dec 28, 2002, 07:55 PM

whats your current GPU?

kinetic · Dec 28, 2002, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by toddsmack2k
i bought my system in may of this year it is a amd 2100 w/512 pc 210080 gig wd hard drive dvd ploayer, sony cd burner with a 300 watt power supply this is my first computer also

No problems there

Keep the card!

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 07:58 PM

i guess i will call best buy and see if they will take it back even if the box has been opened if they will i will put it in immediately

Madgoat1979 · Dec 28, 2002, 07:59 PM

I have had to deal with best buy latly.... so I know a little about their damn policy's

this is straight off their site:

http://www.bestbuy.com/InfoCenter/Po...s.asp?scat=478

Return Policies

Best Buy will fully refund most items within 30 days of receipt.

This return policy may vary slightly from the store and catalog policies. All returns, exchanges and price adjustments must be made in the country of original purchase. Please adhere to the following return policy:

14 days from date merchandise was received
Refunds available on these products:

•
Computers

•
Monitors

•
Printers

•
Notebook Computers

•
Camcorders

•
Digital Cameras

•
Radar Detectors

A 15% restocking fee will be charged on returns or exchanges of any opened notebook computer, camcorder, digital camera or radar detector, unless defective.

30 days from date merchandise was received
Refunds available on the remainder of our merchandise.

Exceptions

•
Computer Software

•
Video Games

•
Prerecorded Videos

•
DVD Software

•
Music

In order to receive credit for these items, they must be unopened. If defective, you may exchange these items for the same title.

Delivery, installation and other fees for services performed are nonrefundable after the service has been completed

So there ya go.......
MadGoat

kinetic · Dec 28, 2002, 08:00 PM

If you try it in your comp I don't think you'll want to take it back!
What games are you gonna try?

shuki · Dec 28, 2002, 08:00 PM

what is your current GPU? and you may put it in immediately but removing old driver CRAP and reg cleaning etc will follow.... Suggest making a post in driver section for peoples suggestion on how to prep your system before just sticking the new r9700 in...

DriveEuro · Dec 28, 2002, 08:04 PM

wow.....theres like 5 of us here typing .......... I dunno, kinda amazed me.

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 08:04 PM

i am going to try ut2003, nascar 2002 right off hand,

shuki i posted my rig earlier in this thread

i am sure after it goes in my computer i will not want to take it back so to hell with it its going in

DriveEuro · Dec 28, 2002, 08:09 PM

damn, you paind like 350$ for the card didn't you? wow.......

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 08:11 PM

thats what happens when the 2year old takes over in me and i cant wait sad i know

kinetic · Dec 28, 2002, 08:15 PM

UT2003 will blow you away!

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 08:17 PM

hell i was impressed on my lowly radeon 7000

kinetic · Dec 28, 2002, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by toddsmack2k
hell i was impressed on my lowly radeon 7000

If I was you I'd tie a bandage round your head, otherwise your jaw is gonna hit the table!

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 08:23 PM

i know the 9700 is amazing i cant wait i just hope the install goes well, vavavooooommmm

toddsmack2k · Dec 28, 2002, 08:36 PM

wish me luck and thank you to everyone who responded

DriveEuro · Dec 28, 2002, 09:22 PM

How could you have that much of a problem installing a card? It easy as.......well whatever. IT IS JUST EASY

Dec 28, 2002, 02:04 PM	#1
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	9700 pro what to do well i just got a 9700 pro and i am feeling like shit to spend that kind of money for a graphics card. i have not even put it in yet it is stil in the box. i wanted a 9500 pro but no one has them in stock so i said to hell with it and bought the 9700. (i know listen to this guy bitch about having a great card) but i dont know maybe i need some convincing as too why i should keep this card? besides the obvious reasons.i guess i am just thinking too much on the price.

Dec 28, 2002, 06:31 PM	#5
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Did you actually pay retail price for it? Or did you buy it online for a lower price? __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Dec 28, 2002, 07:40 PM	#7
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	OPEN THE BOX!!!! You're going to have to pay a restocking fee if you decide to return it...might as well check it out anyways. __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Dec 28, 2002, 07:52 PM	#12
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	BEST BUY DOESN'T DO RESTOCKING FEES..unless it is a camcorder or a laptop. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Dec 28, 2002, 07:54 PM	#14
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	BEST BUY DOESN'T DO RESTOCKING FEES..unless it is a camcorder or a laptop. ANd if you decide to keep the radeon 9700.....i suggest returning to bestbuy and buying one online for about 50$ less Edits: Didn't mean to double post. I tried to add some info after I hit post reply. Bad BRANDON! BAD! __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024 Last edited by DriveEuro; Dec 28, 2002 at 07:59 PM.

Dec 28, 2002, 03:18 PM	#2
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Dude, put it in, load your favorite game, turn up AA / AF and just look at your screen Also go get the DX9 demos from ati.com. It's an awesome card, but it's not any better than a R7000 if you don't play any games with it.

Dec 28, 2002, 03:19 PM	#3
fornicatarachnid Clanless Join Date: May 2002 Location: On the web, England UK Posts: 714 Rep Power: 0	Just install it and enjoy I'm in the same position at the moment, I know the 9700 is king of the hill and I'm tempted to just say "feck the expense" and order one.

Dec 28, 2002, 04:55 PM	#4
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	toddsmack2k, I don't know from where you hail, but most places in America are insane about customer service. You should be able to return it, even if it was opened. I DO understand your frustration and guilty feelings -- I get them a lot myself. I will say this: if you don't feel the card was worth it, you will never be comfortable with that purchase and you will probably never enjoy the card. So see if you can return it even if its opened, and then try it out!

Dec 28, 2002, 07:36 PM	Thread Starter #6
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	the box is still sealed up i know i will enjoy it if i put it in, still debatingthough, and i bought it at best buy i know i know . i originally sent my wife there to get a 9500 pro but they did not have one and when she called me i already had the fever for a new card (i have a 7000 radeon currently ) so i told her hell with it get the 9700 i will quit whining soon i swear

Dec 28, 2002, 07:43 PM	Thread Starter #8
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	best buy charges a restocking fee ? and will they give me my money back even if i open the box?

Dec 28, 2002, 07:45 PM	#9
shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	/me will be back in the US in the end of Februrary for a few weeks and am really praying for a nice sale/rebate deal to pick one up.... And toddsmack, kiss your wife for "letting" you buy a GREAT! card! open it up man!! I'm pretty sure BB charges a 15% restocking fee for open electronic items. Though some items can only be exchanged and not returned (games, software, etc..) then again, there is some seven days (or 14 or something like that..) after purchase to be completely satisfied deal too... times a wasting, open it up and give it a go...

Dec 28, 2002, 07:47 PM	Thread Starter #10
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	oh she is very good about anything i want to buy thankfully, she likes to spend money so it works out for both of us i guess

Dec 28, 2002, 07:48 PM	#11
kinetic DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester England Posts: 2,559 Rep Power: 0	If you usually keep your graphics cards for quite a while, my advice is to keep it. The 9700 will take anything you can throw at it for the next 2 years at least, unless of course the rest of your system is lagging behind.

Dec 28, 2002, 07:53 PM	Thread Starter #13
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	i bought my system in may of this year it is a amd 2100 w/512 pc 210080 gig wd hard drive dvd ploayer, sony cd burner with a 300 watt power supply this is my first computer also

Dec 28, 2002, 07:55 PM	#15
shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	whats your current GPU?

Dec 28, 2002, 07:58 PM	Thread Starter #17
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	i guess i will call best buy and see if they will take it back even if the box has been opened if they will i will put it in immediately

Dec 28, 2002, 07:59 PM	#18
Madgoat1979 VTX NuTz!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 763 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I hate Best Buy I have had to deal with best buy latly.... so I know a little about their damn policy's this is straight off their site: http://www.bestbuy.com/InfoCenter/Po...s.asp?scat=478 Return Policies Best Buy will fully refund most items within 30 days of receipt. This return policy may vary slightly from the store and catalog policies. All returns, exchanges and price adjustments must be made in the country of original purchase. Please adhere to the following return policy: 14 days from date merchandise was received Refunds available on these products: • Computers • Monitors • Printers • Notebook Computers • Camcorders • Digital Cameras • Radar Detectors A 15% restocking fee will be charged on returns or exchanges of any opened notebook computer, camcorder, digital camera or radar detector, unless defective. 30 days from date merchandise was received Refunds available on the remainder of our merchandise. Exceptions • Computer Software • Video Games • Prerecorded Videos • DVD Software • Music In order to receive credit for these items, they must be unopened. If defective, you may exchange these items for the same title. Delivery, installation and other fees for services performed are nonrefundable after the service has been completed So there ya go....... MadGoat __________________

Dec 28, 2002, 08:00 PM	#19
kinetic DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester England Posts: 2,559 Rep Power: 0	If you try it in your comp I don't think you'll want to take it back! What games are you gonna try?

Dec 28, 2002, 08:04 PM	#21
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	wow.....theres like 5 of us here typing .......... I dunno, kinda amazed me. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Dec 28, 2002, 08:04 PM	Thread Starter #22
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	i am going to try ut2003, nascar 2002 right off hand, shuki i posted my rig earlier in this thread i am sure after it goes in my computer i will not want to take it back so to hell with it its going in

Dec 28, 2002, 08:09 PM	#23
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	damn, you paind like 350$ for the card didn't you? wow....... __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Dec 28, 2002, 08:11 PM	Thread Starter #24
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	thats what happens when the 2year old takes over in me and i cant wait sad i know

Dec 28, 2002, 08:15 PM	#25
kinetic DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester England Posts: 2,559 Rep Power: 0	UT2003 will blow you away!

Dec 28, 2002, 08:17 PM	Thread Starter #26
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	hell i was impressed on my lowly radeon 7000

Dec 28, 2002, 08:23 PM	Thread Starter #28
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	i know the 9700 is amazing i cant wait i just hope the install goes well, vavavooooommmm

Dec 28, 2002, 08:36 PM	Thread Starter #29
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	wish me luck and thank you to everyone who responded

Dec 28, 2002, 09:22 PM	#30
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	How could you have that much of a problem installing a card? It easy as.......well whatever. IT IS JUST EASY __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024