Originally posted by: TheKlopper
I am going to buy a 9800pro. I am thinking about the Sapphire ultimate model with the Zalman cooler on it. It's $223 at Newegg.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate these 2 manufacturers? Why?
Sapphire
Powercolor
Also, I sent an email to ATI tech support asking them if it is necessary to replace the stock fan. They said the stock fan is sufficient to cool the 9800pro. I am torn. Do I or dont I need a fan? I don't plan on overclocking it.
Originally posted by: TheKlopper
I am upgrading from a GeForce FX 5200 256MB PCI, go I think I will see an improvement. I have read where others say that a 6600GT is better. Is that an Nvidia card?
Originally posted by: TheKlopper
I am going to buy a 9800pro. I am thinking about the Sapphire ultimate model with the Zalman cooler on it. It's $223 at Newegg.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate these 2 manufacturers? Why?
Sapphire
Powercolor
Also, I sent an email to ATI tech support asking them if it is necessary to replace the stock fan. They said the stock fan is sufficient to cool the 9800pro. I am torn. Do I or dont I need a fan? I don't plan on overclocking it.
Originally posted by: MisterChief
GO ON FREAKIN EBAY, LOOK FOR PC PARTS SOLD BY IVEX! THEY ARE SELLING REFURB. ATI CARDS FOR AS LOW AS $1.00!!!!
NO KIDDING
Originally posted by: RussianSensation
for $140 it's a good deal. For $200, get 6600GT. Also, it depends what you are upgrading from. If you're upgrading from 9700, or 5900xt, then it's not worth it.