Author Topic: which card is better? (Read 845 times)

Anonymous · « **on:** August 07, 2004, 04:30:14 am »

Since i have decided to get the card, now i must decide which one to get.
which one is better, the Radeon 9800pro 256MB, or the Radeon X600xt 256MB?

Anonymous · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2004, 04:34:37 am »

I'm pretty sure the X600, since its one of dem newer ones.

Anonymous · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2004, 06:13:01 am »

dude... get the x800... thats wut i got

dont settle for less

Anonymous · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2004, 08:49:57 am »

Yes, splurge and then a newer and better one will be released a week after you purchase it ;]

Anonymous · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2004, 09:54:13 am »

I bought the 9600 pro like a year ago. I know it's not even the ones mentioned here, but I thought I'd just forwarn you. You should check the card before you buy it, to see what direction the cooling fan is going to face on the card. My fan points straight down, and this puts a lot of stress on the ball bearings. It wasn't but 30 days later that I had to get the card replaced because the fan died on me, and this was after making a lot of really annoying sounds.

Luckily, the card was still on warrantee, but I didn't have enough money for a better one, so I just got another 9600. That one lasted me about six months before the fan started giving me problems. Still, these aren't long lifetimes on the cards. Just be careful.