Which Graphic Cards

Sir_JaKoNT|L · 02-04-2003, 04:50 PM

hi people, need your suggestion here

what should i get?

Sapphire ATI 9700 Pro
ATI 9700 OEM (Built By)
ATI 9500 Pro OEM (Built By)

here, we don't have the ATI 9700 Pro Buily By so there are the choices.......

what you guys recommend? need to decide in an hour

Cogar · 02-04-2003, 05:09 PM

I understand that Sapphire did a good job with their 9700 Pro. You will probably be able to get the most performance out of it since it has a 256-bit memory bus that does not come with the others.** Still, since there is always some risk with a non-ATI card (they have less of a reputation to risk than ATI), choosing the made by ATI 9700 would be a safer choice--if that is important to you.

**Edit: My mistake--the 9700 also has a 256-bit memory bus. The difference is that the 9700's chip and memory are clocked slower (275/270 instead of 325/310). Even so, my recommendation would remain the same.

Sir_JaKoNT|L · 02-04-2003, 05:15 PM

Cogar, thanks for quick replay, well i think the way u did, Built By ATI is the one to go, but sadly we don't have the Built By ATI here (only after few months of their release)

even so, the Built By ATI in 9500 Pro and 9700 are OEM version

i am a bit confused though, i have Hercules Prophet Radeon which i end up selling it to my mate, still recapture a good money on it though

it seems as 9700 Built By is the one i am getting unless i import the Pro version from USA or heck it i might get Sapphire 9700 Pro, it is the 1.3 revision card

dddibley · 02-04-2003, 05:21 PM

Careful Sir.. I always make bad decisions when I have money burning a whole in my pocket

I've owned 3 ATi 'Built by' retails and haven't had a hardware problem yet. Not sure OEM is the right route (underclocked, less warranty?) but have less knowledge of Sapphire, so would vote 9700 OEM.

Return policy from where you buy it is just as important too.

ddd

FB · 02-04-2003, 05:29 PM

Sir_JaKoNT|L, didn't you already have a 9700Pro?? what happened to it?

i suggest the saphire

Sir_JaKoNT|L · 02-04-2003, 05:29 PM

thanks dddibley, well either way, return policy might not be a problem if choose to buy them locally

now we seem to narrow the choice

sapphire9700 Pro, 9700 and 9500 PRO ATI OEM regarding

DaveM · 02-04-2003, 05:35 PM

Sir_JaKoNT|L,
The man giving me a run for my money in the Folding at Home project!
We both started about the same time, I only have a PIII650 running 24x7 dedicated to folding. Every time one of us sends in a completed WU we seem to swap positions.

Anyhow, I think you'de be best served by a true 9700 Pro card.

I would suggest the 9700 Pro by Saphire, instead of the 9700 OEM.
There is a big difference between the Pro and the non pro in terms of speed.

Also the 9500 Pro can be modded to accept the 9700 Pro bios, but I'd hate to see you modify your card, to get the performance from it that you know you could buy straight out with the Saphire 9700 Pro card.

Sir_JaKoNT|L · 02-04-2003, 05:38 PM

DaveM thanks for another input

well i too don't fancy moding though i envy those who do it

i don't have the guts, just as simple as that but well Sapphire is doing pretty ok here

Xtraneous · 03-09-2003, 02:42 PM

What about a saphire 9500 pro OEM?
Or is that a dumb idea?

--X

02-04-2003, 04:50 PM	#1
Sir_JaKoNT\|L an ASUSBoard fanatic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore, Sydney, Jakarta Posts: 4,581	Which Graphic Cards hi people, need your suggestion here what should i get? Sapphire ATI 9700 Pro ATI 9700 OEM (Built By) ATI 9500 Pro OEM (Built By) here, we don't have the ATI 9700 Pro Buily By so there are the choices....... what you guys recommend? need to decide in an hour __________________ running rig AMD ATHLON X2 4000+ AM2 Gigabyte GA-M61SME- SL2 2 x V-Gen DDR2 1GB RAM PC5300 WDC 160GB SATA2 8MB Sony DVD R/W 20x Enlight EN 4150 casing Enlight True Power 420Watt PSU Stick together team... HTC Tytn II is the way!!!
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02-04-2003, 05:09 PM	#2
Cogar Level 16, lawful good Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: It varies, but usually within 100 yards of a keyboard. Posts: 7,284	I understand that Sapphire did a good job with their 9700 Pro. You will probably be able to get the most performance out of it since it has a 256-bit memory bus that does not come with the others. Still, since there is always some risk with a non-ATI card (they have less of a reputation to risk than ATI), choosing the made by ATI 9700 would be a safer choice--if that is important to you. Edit: My mistake--the 9700 also has a 256-bit memory bus. The difference is that the 9700's chip and memory are clocked slower (275/270 instead of 325/310). Even so, my recommendation would remain the same. Last edited by Cogar; 02-05-2003 at 05:47 PM..
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02-04-2003, 05:15 PM	#3
Sir_JaKoNT\|L an ASUSBoard fanatic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore, Sydney, Jakarta Posts: 4,581	Cogar, thanks for quick replay, well i think the way u did, Built By ATI is the one to go, but sadly we don't have the Built By ATI here (only after few months of their release) even so, the Built By ATI in 9500 Pro and 9700 are OEM version i am a bit confused though, i have Hercules Prophet Radeon which i end up selling it to my mate, still recapture a good money on it though it seems as 9700 Built By is the one i am getting unless i import the Pro version from USA or heck it i might get Sapphire 9700 Pro, it is the 1.3 revision card __________________ running rig AMD ATHLON X2 4000+ AM2 Gigabyte GA-M61SME- SL2 2 x V-Gen DDR2 1GB RAM PC5300 WDC 160GB SATA2 8MB Sony DVD R/W 20x Enlight EN 4150 casing Enlight True Power 420Watt PSU Stick together team... HTC Tytn II is the way!!!
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02-04-2003, 05:21 PM	#4
dddibley Time well wasted Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2,276	Careful Sir.. I always make bad decisions when I have money burning a whole in my pocket I've owned 3 ATi 'Built by' retails and haven't had a hardware problem yet. Not sure OEM is the right route (underclocked, less warranty?) but have less knowledge of Sapphire, so would vote 9700 OEM. Return policy from where you buy it is just as important too. ddd
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02-04-2003, 05:29 PM	#5
FB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: in my mind and in your hearts Posts: 24,879	Sir_JaKoNT\|L, didn't you already have a 9700Pro?? what happened to it? i suggest the saphire __________________
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02-04-2003, 05:35 PM	#7
DaveM Whats in a title, anyhow? Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Near Seattle, Wa. USA Posts: 588	Sir_JaKoNT\|L, The man giving me a run for my money in the Folding at Home project! We both started about the same time, I only have a PIII650 running 24x7 dedicated to folding. Every time one of us sends in a completed WU we seem to swap positions. Anyhow, I think you'de be best served by a true 9700 Pro card. I would suggest the 9700 Pro by Saphire, instead of the 9700 OEM. There is a big difference between the Pro and the non pro in terms of speed. Also the 9500 Pro can be modded to accept the 9700 Pro bios, but I'd hate to see you modify your card, to get the performance from it that you know you could buy straight out with the Saphire 9700 Pro card. __________________ System spec's in profile.
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02-04-2003, 05:38 PM	#8
Sir_JaKoNT\|L an ASUSBoard fanatic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore, Sydney, Jakarta Posts: 4,581	DaveM thanks for another input well i too don't fancy moding though i envy those who do it i don't have the guts, just as simple as that but well Sapphire is doing pretty ok here __________________ running rig AMD ATHLON X2 4000+ AM2 Gigabyte GA-M61SME- SL2 2 x V-Gen DDR2 1GB RAM PC5300 WDC 160GB SATA2 8MB Sony DVD R/W 20x Enlight EN 4150 casing Enlight True Power 420Watt PSU Stick together team... HTC Tytn II is the way!!!
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03-09-2003, 02:42 PM	#9
Xtraneous 83.2351%DysfunctionalGeeK Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Really Uncomfortable Chair, MI Posts: 615	What about a saphire 9500 pro OEM? Or is that a dumb idea? --X __________________ Following the rule of I before E, except after C is an exact Sceince. Formerly 83.2347%DysfunctionalGeeK... it upped after this incident
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