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Question: Are these Vid Cards the Same?

el_Slackoel_Slacko Member Posts: 310
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Hallo, im currently shopping around, trying to find the best deal on a retail ATI made Raedon 9800pro. Ive found 2 at 2 different websites, one is cheaper. Ive been told to be careful not to get the 128-bit version, as it is slower, but im not sure how to determine that. Here are the links to both sites.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-286&depa=1
http://www.micer.com/viewItem.asp?idProduct=453055403

Are these 2 cards the exact same? Is one better than the other? Are they BOTH the 128-bit and im screwed? etc?

(I was told the first link doesnt work for some reason(did for me...). If it doesnt work for you,  go here: http://www.newegg.com/app/manufact.asp?catalog=48&DEPA=1 , scroll down to the manufacturers and select ATI. Then scroll down to the ATI Raedon 9800Pro, which is at $223.)

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  • Mezzanine85Mezzanine85 Member Posts: 28
    yeah they're the same =)

  • Mezzanine85Mezzanine85 Member Posts: 28

    Also, just to clarify, there is a 128MB version and a 256MB version.  Both of those are 128MB, but honestly, there's not a big difference when it comes down to it.  If you can't find a 256MB version for the same or similar price, then I'd say go for the 128.  GL ;).

  • el_Slackoel_Slacko Member Posts: 310

    Thanks for the help.

    Actually, I meant 128/256-BIT. I dont know what the -bit applies to, but im sure its important image

    Either way, thanks for the info, ill prolly just buy it. Anyone ever hear any complaints about www.micer.comor anything that would cause it not to be trusted? I mean, its only 20$ cheaper image

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  • JennysMindJennysMind Member UncommonPosts: 869
    Not surprised about the difference in price. Newegg is a big geek e-tailer.

  • el_Slackoel_Slacko Member Posts: 310
    What does  that mean Alekhin? From what Ive seen, Newegg.com has the largest selection vs. price Ive seen anywhere.

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  • binksbinks Member Posts: 25
    By the way, the 128 meg ATI radeon 9800 pro (the one I have) runs at the same speed as the 256, because hte 256 is a worse type of memory...basicly ATI made a really good 128 meg memory card, then a cheapo 256 meg memory card...they both run at about the same speed...

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  • herculeshercules Member UncommonPosts: 4,924
    All the same stuff.If you see a different make like sapphire for a less price go for it because its the same.

  • Mezzanine85Mezzanine85 Member Posts: 28

    Oh hey, you might want to check out www.pricewatch.com/.  Its probably the best comparison shopping website when it comes to computer hardware.  I saw a Radeon 9800 Pro 128mb there for $165 just now.  Have fun =).

     

  • cedoricedori Member Posts: 500

    I agree with the rest of you, just different makers of the card for different prices.  As Mezzaines85 stated, pricewatch is another good source, and  AnandTech.com tends to refer to pricewatch all the time.

    http://www.anandtech.com/default.aspx

    http://www.pricewatch.com/

    Cheers

     

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