Recommendations on a new Video Card

[CrazyCrusher]

looking to get a new Video Card DX9 would be what Im looking for I would like some Recommendations on one, I would be greatful thnks a A MILL :)

[BipolarBill]

Price range? Current CPU?

[sm8000]

Budget?

Plans for this card?

Location?

[CrazyCrusher]

ops sorry for the lack of info,

I was rushed out of my job to a diffrent office, had to leave right away :)


price $300 to $400

CPU is P4 2.4


Plans for the Card Games :)

I have a TI4600 right now, but I want something good, thats going to be DX9, I have always bought Nvidia, but here to many bad things latly about DX9 support with the FX, so I thought id ask the pros here frist :)

[Magua]

Well from seeing you over in the gaming forum, I will assume you want a performance card for games. Best DX9 card, 9800pro. Best deal, get a 9800 Sapphire and mod it to pro...if you can find one.

[CrazyCrusher]

is this it?


http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/14-102-303-02.JPG

SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800SE 128MB Non Pro DVI/TV 8X AGP BULK $189.00 ? nice deal, how do you mod it? through BIOS?
Im not sure if this is the card or not.

pecifications:
Chipset:ATI RADEON 9800 SE
Memory:128 MB DDR RAM
Bus: AGP 8X
New SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1 technology enhances image quality by removing jagged edges and bringing out fine texture detail, without compromising performance
Ports:VGA + DVI + S-Video Out

[fishybawb]

No, the SE can't be modded. They non-SEs are a little sparse on the ground now in the US apparently.

[bob05]

Originally posted by CrazyCrusher
is this it?


http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/14-102-303-02.JPG

SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800SE 128MB Non Pro DVI/TV 8X AGP BULK $189.00 ? nice deal, how do you mod it? through BIOS?
Im not sure if this is the card or not.

pecifications:
Chipset:ATI RADEON 9800 SE
Memory:128 MB DDR RAM
Bus: AGP 8X
New SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1 technology enhances image quality by removing jagged edges and bringing out fine texture detail, without compromising performance
Ports:VGA + DVI + S-Video Out

NO! You CANNOT mod with the 9800 SE. Them NP's are getting hard to find. If you want Nvidia, get the 5900 Ultra (like I am :) ). If not, get the 9800 Pro. I would make sure I get them from a trusted like Newegg or Googlegear, as many companys can mislabel the SE as a NP (which techicly it is). The mod isnt hard. Look at the sticky at the top of Video Card and Moniters. :t

[bob05]

Originally posted by fishybawb
No, the SE can't be modded. They non-SEs are a little sparse on the ground now in the US apparently.

Sorry, didn't see your post. I musta been posting while you were too. :D

[CrazyCrusher]

looks like thats a wee bit hard to come by, so what should I get, its going to be ATI anyways so I take it, 9800PRO?

[$1500-P4 gamer]

Go for pro. I got one of the last NP's at the egg. I dont think they'll be back in too soon either. Funny thing is. I ran my Sapphire 9800 NP #'s. Its really BBA. (which also makes sense as sapphire makes BBA too) Maybe thats also why they sold out so quick. Great cards. Newegg has the 9800pro for $300-350. The ddrII 256mb versionis just over $400 BUT it dont gain much speed dure to the DDRII having higher latency then DDRI. Think maybe 10-15% boost:t

[CrazyCrusher]

Can any of you see that version Sapphire on here? im not sure what to look for :) thanks


http://www.dabs.com/products/prod-search.asp?action=search&tid=700&mid=758&ob=price&stab=ref

[Bigjakkstaffa]

Radeon 9800 128MB DDR AGP RP DVI VO
Mfr code: 2107-00-20
Quicklinx: 2PF3WS

Dats duh one from dabs

--Jakk:t

[Magua]

Definately go 9800 pro if you have the money, but if you can find the 9800np (again note, do not buy a 'SE') from sapphire you can mod that easily.

The 9800pro is the best in just about every category.

[CrazyCrusher]

Okie dokie guys,


thanks a mill for your help yet once again, I couldnt seem to find it on any site in the US for some reason, dont ask, but I called my Family in Ireland, they are getting the card for me tomorrow and sending it some time during the week, so im a happy camper,,then all I have to do is mod it :)

[iceblue]

the next batch of cards are just around the corner. why not wait a week or 2?

if i had your card right now i would skip a generation and buy the next. :)