WTB:.Vid Card...:Lookin for best deal...

[OnParole]

Hey guys can someone please help me find the best deal availible for a Radeon 9800 Pro and a 9700 Pro.. So far the best I could get was $223 for the 9800 Pro and $202 for the 9700 Pro

Also do you think the difference in performance between the 9700 Pro and the 9800 Pro is close enough to make it a better decision to save $30-40 and go with the 9700 Pro....

[Poncho]

Originally posted by OnParole

Also do you think the difference in performance between the 9700 Pro and the 9800 Pro is close enough to make it a better decision to save $30-40 and go with the 9700 Pro....

Pick up the 9800Pro....It is worth the extra 40. Actually, no.....Don't buy it. Since I paid 400 for mine I don't want anybody to get this card at such a deal. I hate having to buy everything when it first comes out.

[Hoss]

I'd go with the 9800 Pro. Sort of the situation of buy as much as you can now and you won't have to buy again for a longer time. I think in just pure terms of longevity, the 9800 has more features that future games may require at some point, so you might as well get that now Vs. getting one that doesn't and then having to upgrade to keep up with the pack.

I've had both, and no big suprise, but I like the 9800 better.

[OnParole]

well with 13mins to go I am probably the proud owner of a new vid card. only $202 for the 9800 Pro plus $19 for shipping I got it for $221... teh cheapest price on the net today!

[OnParole]

Fuck Egay... I lost it.. but I made the bitch pay dearly... $220 when New cards go for $224 on new egg!!!! ahaha they got ripped now!

[Anasazi]

Originally posted by OnParole
Fuck Egay... I lost it.. but I made the bitch pay dearly... $220 when New cards go for $224 on new egg!!!! ahaha they got ripped now!


Yeah! You showed him!:rolleyes:

[Poncho]

Originally posted by OnParole
Fuck Egay... I lost it.. but I made the bitch pay dearly... $220 when New cards go for $224 on new egg!!!! ahaha they got ripped now!

Yea....he's the bitch. You were going to buy a used card off E-bay, saving you 4 bucks, when you could have bought a new card from a kickass company like Newegg. I think that you have just proven who the bitch is.....

[OnParole]

Originally posted by Poncho
Yea....he's the bitch. You were going to buy a used card off E-bay, saving you 4 bucks, when you could have bought a new card from a kickass company like Newegg. I think that you have just proven who the bitch is.....
I got your bitch hanging right here... and no it wasn't to save $4, it was to save $30 which is important to me!

So how long does it take for newegg to get the goods to your doorstep?

[enervate]

Originally posted by OnParole
So how long does it take for newegg to get the goods to your doorstep?

Not very.

[Poncho]

Originally posted by OnParole
So how long does it take for newegg to get the goods to your doorstep?

Not long at all.....Here's a tip. Make sure you order before noon and pay the extra 1.50 for quicker processing. They will get it out that day and you'll get a tracking number. Here's the beautiful part....The part will be in town the next day and hopefully FedEX will deliver it in a day or two. Seriously....their standard shipping is like two day air for us here in Kalifornia.

[honestplayer]

buy the 9800pro and then do the bios hack and turn it into a 9800xt like i did.

mucho better.

[ActiveMonkey]

Here is a 9700 PRO (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-131-199&catalog=48&depa=1) at Newegg.com for $190

[Poncho]

Originally posted by ActiveMonkey
Here is a 9700 PRO (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-131-199&catalog=48&depa=1) at Newegg.com for $190

Yes....but those of us who actually move around guring gameplay often need the extra power that the 9800pro affords. Since I know OnParole doesn't play like a little girl, he should get the 9800Pro.

[ActiveMonkey]

i am not saying that he shouldn't go for the 9800 pro like i am gunning for :bang:

I was just posting a really cheap 9700 PRO.

[Poncho]

Originally posted by ActiveMonkey
i am not saying that he shouldn't go for the 9800 pro like i am gunning for :bang:

I was just posting a really cheap 9700 PRO.

Shit....you might as well throw an old GeForce2 in your computer. You don't need a lot of processing power to shit in a bathroom and wait for people to come in. Save your money for a big monitor so you can see across the maps better.

[ActiveMonkey]

I'm already using a big monitor... 21inch BABY :nana:
http://gotnorice.dynu.com/activemonkey/PC/desk/main.JPG

[Anasazi]

Originally posted by ActiveMonkey
I already have a big monitor... 21inch BABY :nana:



Obviously that's not your monitor or desk...There's no Tent!

[enervate]

Originally posted by Poncho
Save your money for a big monitor so you can see across the maps better.

If you think about it though, he doesn't really need a big monitor either. One door can't take up that much screen real estate.

[Bullfrog]

It just makes the bathrooms in RS feel bigger!

[OnParole]

Hey I never gave anyone permission to hijhack this thread...

[ActiveMonkey]

my bad...

[DeadLamb]

Originally posted by ActiveMonkey
I'm already using a big monitor... 21inch BABY

yes, show off that old tech... That was a cool monitor back in 1994, maybe..

as for the vidcards.. I have a 9700 pro now and it seems to play everything fine at 1280x1024.. Sure, cost for cost if the dif is only a few bucks go for the 9800 as others have said..

Still, if you just happen to find a killer deal on a 9700pro, it's still a pretty good card..

[OnParole]

Ok the latest developments in my search for teh card....

I went to my "local computer shop" and asked about a 9800 Pro... The dude asked what manufacturer.. I said I don't care... he spits the verbatim list from newegg but adding $70 to each card... the funny thing is that dood probably doesn't realize I can just go directly to his source... What happend when comp shops actually went through real distributors... it was funny how he told me for an Xtra $25 he can get it to me on Thursday.

[Anasazi]

Originally posted by OnParole
Hey I never gave anyone permission to hijhack this thread...

No one asked for your permission!

I'll Hijack what I want Mr.

[Anasazi]

On a serios note...

Just go and order the thing from Newegg or tigerdirect you cheap bastard.

You'll have it in a day or two.

[OnParole]

Originally posted by Anasazi
On a serios note...

you cheap bastard.

You'll have it in a day or two.

But I want mah money now pimp daddy!!!

and you'd be a cheap bastard too if you had a kid in your house.

[Anasazi]

Originally posted by OnParole
But I want mah money now pimp daddy!!!

and you'd be a cheap bastard too if you had a kid in your house.


But I don't so the jokes on you!

:D

[Poncho]

Originally posted by OnParole
But I want mah money now pimp daddy!!!

and you'd be a cheap bastard too if you had a kid in your house.

I don't think that he would.....it would dip into his drinking and smoking money. Some things in life are just too important....

[ActiveMonkey]

Originally posted by DeadLamb
yes, show off that old tech... That was a cool monitor back in 1994, maybe..
If i were to upgrade the only thing that would take it's place would be a SONY GDM-FW900 24" Widescreen FD Trinitron CRT Monitor (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=24-006-048&depa=1) but i don't feel like dishing out $2000

[Anasazi]

Originally posted by ActiveMonkey
If i were to upgrade the only thing that would take it's place would be a SONY GDM-FW900 24" Widescreen FD Trinitron CRT Monitor (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=24-006-048&depa=1) but i don't feel like dishing out $2000


Baby sized...

I should get this...
SONY PFM-50C1 50" W-XGA Plasma Monitor (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-006-056&catalog=385&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1)


Except the wifey would literally kill me.:scared:

[OnParole]

Back to the point of this thread which is Vid Cards not fucking Monitors!

Now is the 256MB version worth the extra money ($90)???

[Anasazi]

Originally posted by OnParole
Back to the point of this thread which is Vid Cards not fucking Monitors!

Now is the 256MB version worth the extra money ($90)???


Probably, but it's useless without this. (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-006-056&catalog=385&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1)

[OnParole]

Originally posted by Poncho
..it would dip into his drinking and smoking money. Some things in life are just too important....
Thats Y I am a bartender!

[ActiveMonkey]

This (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-006-056&catalog=385&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1) is nice and all... **cough**ghosting**cough**

As for the video card, you can softmod a 9800se (http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=724099) if you can find the right one and know how...

[Poncho]

Originally posted by ActiveMonkey
This (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-006-056&catalog=385&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1) is nice and all... **cough**ghosting**cough**

As for the video card, you can softmod a 9800se (http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=724099) if you can find the right one and know how...

Do you even know what the fuck you are talking about? First off....ghosting shouldn't concern you. Your too busy standing still in games for it to matter. Secondly....I doubt that the ghosting is bad at all on that. It doesn't show the response time, but as long as it is <25 it will be fine for games.

[Poncho]

Originally posted by OnParole
Back to the point of this thread which is Vid Cards not fucking Monitors!

Now is the 256MB version worth the extra money ($90)???

I wouldn't think so. There is no benifit to more ram, though you do get faster ram with the 256mb version. DDR2 I believe. Still not worth it IMHO.

[OnParole]

Thank you very much for your insights Poncho! I will be ordering a 9800 Pro 128MB....

Now one final question... should I just go with the cheapest NEW card I can find or is their a manufacturer that puts say bettter memory on their cards as to make them better than the other 9800 Pro's out there...

Ok so one more thing.... This will be my LAST AGP card I purchase... in 9 months or so I will probably get a PCI express Vid Card... So please keep that in mind with your recommendations...

[Defiant One]

I have the 256MB version, and unfortunately I haven't tested it side-by-side w/a 128MB version, but I can tell you that it does rock the LCD with much ass-kicking goodness!


Oh, by the way.... It's in my "POS Dell" rig. :rolleyes:

[Poncho]

Originally posted by OnParole
Thank you very much for your insights Poncho! I will be ordering a 9800 Pro 128MB....

Now one final question... should I just go with the cheapest NEW card I can find or is their a manufacturer that puts say bettter memory on their cards as to make them better than the other 9800 Pro's out there...

Ok so one more thing.... This will be my LAST AGP card I purchase... in 9 months or so I will probably get a PCI express Vid Card... So please keep that in mind with your recommendations...

Jesus Christ man....do you want me to order the damn thing for you also?? :heart: Just buy the cheapest one. I believe the Sapphire card is the cheapest. They are all basically the same card. Pick up your skirt...grab your balls...and buy the damn thing.

[enervate]

I think he wants you to hold his hand the next time he takes a piss too? :heart:

[Poncho]

Originally posted by enervate
I think he wants you to hold his hand the next time he takes a piss too? :heart:

Well....he does work at that "club." I dunno.....

[OnParole]

Fuck You! Fuck You! You're Cool... And Fuck You.. I ordered the damn thing!

[DeadLamb]

Originally posted by ActiveMonkey
If i were to upgrade the only thing that would take it's place..... but i don't feel like dishing out $2000

Oh please.. Only thing!?!?!! That snow globe POS you are running is not even a trinitron screen. A cheaper, smaller 19 inch Sony would be x2 better.. A 18 inch LCD would be x10 better.. A lite brite would be a tie, if all the green pegs were missing.

Don't feel like dishing out? That is what people who can afford to buy something but choose not to get to say.. Where as you flat out can't....... :heart: That's not really your fault of course, everyone is broke at your age. heh

as for OnParole's vid card.. man I hate to say it, but after alllllll that back and forth over what one to get, the hunt, the looking, the wait.. Ya just know UPS is going drive the truck over the box!! Soon he will be asking how to RMA a new vidcard. Oh I hope that will not happen but then part of me, well ya know..

[OnParole]

Originally posted by DeadLamb
Soon he will be asking how to RMA a new vidcard. Oh I hope that will not happen but then part of me, well ya know..

Dood I know how to RMA a card... I worked for an ISP/Comp store back in the 90's... and I used to RMA shit all the time (mostly FIC crap),...

BTW I know this has been a complete n00b thread... but remember the last time I bought hardward from an educated point of view was when 3dfx was still it's own company.

[Chronoglass]

not too bad of a deal here

too late for you.. but another perhaps
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=14-102-268&DEPA=1

[Gremlin]

Chrono that is the card OnParole bought :P

[honestplayer]

any 9800pro card with the right memory and bios hack is good - so that you can flash it to a 9800xt.

[enervate]

OP, I just saw that card you bought for 50 bucks less.

[OnParole]

Thank God I didn't buy the card yet... I have been too busy and haven't had the time to make it to the bank to deposit my tips. So here I am sitting on a ton of cash looking to buy a vid card and I just see prices dropping real quick... However I am also reluctant to purchase a vid card now because of the release of PCI Express this summer and the new graphhics chipsets that are being released in April. That means I am making 2 vid card purchases in 5 months. I just had a kid so I can't exactly afford to throw money away...

[Defiant One]

You just had a kid, and can't throw money away, yet you're going to buy a high-dollar card?






Guess a "man's GOT to have priorities."

[enervate]

Actually, I was just kidding. Foiled by you and your "busy schedule".

[OnParole]

Originally posted by enervate
OP, I just saw that card you bought for 50 bucks less.

So where did you find this "deal" at ?

[DeadLamb]

ah heck I don't think you will need more then a 9800 card even well past summer time. So not like you will need 2 cards in a 5 months. So I'd just buy a card now.

Ya know, you don't "have" to upgrade if you have a system that plays everything fine as is.. plus you have k.i.d.s sickness now and I've heard that takes a whole lot of cash...

[enervate]

Parole, look above your last post.

[OnParole]

Ok guys I got it!!! Today I went to fry's and got a retail box Built by ATI 9800 Pro 128MB for $250! Better deal than the sapphire OEM card on newegg...

[Aksen]

Awesome!!! we're in business now

[Defiant One]

Ripped from another forum....

Get the ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB from CompUSA starting tomorrow for $199.
The sale starts tomorrow, 2/15

:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:

[Poncho]

Originally posted by Defiant One
Ripped from another forum....




:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:

Yea....but it is probably $500 with $300 in mail in rebates that you won't see for 6+ months.

[OnParole]

Hey is it going to be in print? Because if that is a no rebate price then I can get some money from fry's... the difference could mean that I could buy a game like Call of Duty...

[Defiant One]

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=302460&pfp=BROWSE

SOLD OUT


the difference could mean that I could buy a game like ....feed the baby?

[OnParole]

My child is well feed. I provide food for my family, as well as pay the bills, and buy stuff for everyone not to mention the 529 plan that I am contributing to for my son. So I don't need criticsms suchs as that. I work 6 nights a week at a place I would rather not be to provide for my family.I don't see the problem with getting something for myself once in a while.

[Poncho]

Originally posted by OnParole
My child is well feed. I provide food for my family, as well as pay the bills, and buy stuff for everyone not to mention the 529 plan that I am contributing to for my son. So I don't need criticsms suchs as that. I work 6 nights a week at a place I would rather not be to provide for my family.I don't see the problem with getting something for myself once in a while.

Dude....I think that he was just joking around. What happened today?? Did your co-workers forget to give you the reach around?? :dfu:

[Defiant One]

I WAS joking ... But I too, am curious about the reach-around.:confused:

[Anasazi]

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