My 9800 Pro died :( please suggest replacement

[Hav0k99]

I put on some heatsinks on memory chips like a year ago and I guess 2 of them fell off and must of caused a short cause now pc won't boot. Please suggest a good replacement not to far from the price of a new 9800 Pro.

 

[CHfan4ever]

6600gt

 

[Hav0k99]

Are there certain specs to it and isn't that 128bit?

 

[wampa]

I say get a 6800NU and hope that you can unlock the pipes.

 

[Hav0k99]

Originally posted by: wampa
I say get a 6800NU and hope that you can unlock the pipes.

what if I get a non ultra is it still better then 9800 Pro? I see them used in the For Sale / Trade thread for like $150-$180

 

[Amplifier]

I upgraded to a 6600gt this month. I am very impressed with it. However if you can afford a little extra money I would grab an x800xl ($270-$310).

Not like you can go wrong with a 6600gt though, I run D3/HL2 on high quality just fine .

 

[NoReserve]

Originally posted by: ifesfor
6600gt

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Amplifier
I upgraded to a 6600gt this month. I am very impressed with it. However if you can afford a little extra money I would grab an x800xl ($270-$310).

Not like you can go wrong with a 6600gt though, I run D3/HL2 on high quality just fine .

Do x800xl cards come in AGP? I just don't remember seeing any. There certainly could be though.

I agree that the 6600gt is a very solid card for your price range. You can see for yourself how it performs in the HL2 benchmarks and even more specifically in this one where they show the performance gain vs. the 9800 pro.

 

[MidasKnight]

6800

 

[Hav0k99]

I think I'll go for 6600GT thanks guys!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Hav0k99
I think I'll go for 6600GT thanks guys!

good choice

Now you just have to pick which one hehe.

 

[BlindBartimaeus]

You can find NU's that are unlockable for around 200

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: Hav0k99
I think I'll go for 6600GT thanks guys!

DON'T DO IT!

There is nothing wrong with 6600GTs, but 6800NUs are better in every way.

Memory bandwidth is much higher, and you get the possibility of unlocking them into a "mini-GT".

I have three NUs and two 6600GTs, I know of what I speak.

 

[OrangeParktech]

Yup, get the 6800NU if you can.

 

[Zardnok]

Originally posted by: OrangeParktech
Yup, get the 6800NU if you can.

Dittos.

 

[Hadsus]

Originally posted by: Zardnok

Originally posted by: OrangeParktech
Yup, get the 6800NU if you can.

Dittos.

Uh huh.

 

[Munky]

Originally posted by: Rollo

Originally posted by: Hav0k99
I think I'll go for 6600GT thanks guys!

DON'T DO IT!

There is nothing wrong with 6600GTs, but 6800NUs are better in every way.

Memory bandwidth is much higher, and you get the possibility of unlocking them into a "mini-GT".

I have three NUs and two 6600GTs, I know of what I speak.

Hey, for once I agree with Rollo. The 6800 has much more potential than a 6600gt. Besides, the 6600gt is only marginally better than a 9800p

 

[MisterChief]

Originally posted by: Hadsus

Originally posted by: Zardnok

Originally posted by: OrangeParktech
Yup, get the 6800NU if you can.

Dittos.

Uh huh.

Only if you look forward to doing some work with unlocking the pipes, OCing, etc.

 

[Killrose]

You might also want to get an out of warranty repair on your 9800pro. I believe it is $75

 

[mwmorph]

does anynoe know when ati plans to release x800xl agp?

 

[Hadsus]

This article will give u a good 6600gt vs. 6800nu comparison....the 9800 pro is included too. The 6800 is the better card, especially at higher resolutions.

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/gef..._6600_GT_scaling_performance_pentium4/

 

[imported_Noob]

If you are still within warranty replace it. Or call up ATI and see what you can do. After that sell it on Ebay. That so called "fan" does dick. My 9800 Pro died on me too.

 

[Killrose]

Originally posted by: Noob
If you are still within warranty replace it. Or call up ATI and see what you can do. After that sell it on Ebay. That so called "fan" does dick. My 9800 Pro died on me too.

Even dead 9800pro's are worth $40+ on eBay :shocked:

 

[Insomniak]

Originally posted by: Hav0k99
Are there certain specs to it and isn't that 128bit?

Yes it's 128 bit, but so what? It beats 9800 Pro/XT by about 10%, and it's in your price range...

 

[imported_Noob]

Originally posted by: Killrose

Originally posted by: Noob
If you are still within warranty replace it. Or call up ATI and see what you can do. After that sell it on Ebay. That so called "fan" does dick. My 9800 Pro died on me too.

Even dead 9800pro's are worth $40+ on eBay :shocked:

That would be perfect for the buyer. They could just RMA it and get a now one.