Another nice card gets quietly crippled

[pauldh]

I almost bought this card and then noticed it's not 512-bit.

256-bit HD2900 PRO $145 shipped AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102717

Too bad it wasn't a real 512-bit Pro like Sapphires product link still shows, instead of kinda half pro/half GT. Not too bad, but for the money this would be better.

HD3850 $150 shipped AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814241066

 

[Evilonigiri]

Personally, I don't think any of the 2900series are worth it anymore.

 

[cnumartyr]

Neutering cards is all the rage.

 

[Evilonigiri]

Neutering cards is all the rage.

Hey, it's still usable.

 

[cnumartyr]

Hey, it's still usable.

So is an 8400 GS.

 

[korsen]

got 2x2900Pro 512-bit on a Q6600 with an abit ix38. 3.6ghz, 1800fsb, ddr2-900. Plays crysis 1600x1200 all high settings dx9 avg 32fps benchmark - plays higher.

 

[Evilonigiri]

So is an 8400 GS.

The whole point was, if it was neutered, it wouldn't work would it?

 

[cnumartyr]

The whole point was, if it was neutered, it wouldn't work would it?

I'm not even going to go into a description. But snipping it only makes certain parts not work. As an entire unit it still performs... Uh yea.

And Korsen - The comment wasn't that the 2900s are horrible cards. But guess what? They aren't worth buying new in the current market.