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FX 5600 (256mg) or 9600pro

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I have not seen this compared yet, but if it has forgive me. I only have a 4x AGP slot and can get either the 9600pro or the FX 5600 w/ 256megs for the same $$$$. As you can see, I can't afford to go high end, and both are equal in price. For simplicity sake, just compare these two or possibly the 9700 non-pro.

Thanks for helping a newbie

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256mb is just a marketing tool to fool people, it gave MAYBE 0.1% performance increase :p 

Anyway if that FX isnt 5600ultra AND rev 2, go for 9600pro. Otherwise i am not too sure :) 

Yeah, the 256mb will make virtually no difference, and if it is the same price as the R9600Pro then it's NOT a Rev.2 (unless they are smokin' something).
Check the Clock speeds of the FX if it's 400/400(800) then you have a tough choice (but likely the FX will beform a BIT better [they are very close]), if it's 350/350(700) then I'd say the R9600P is you choice.

Check carefully not all FX5600Ultras are the same.


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THANKS! I went and got the 9600 pro and it was 30.00 cheaper. I noticed the 9700 and 9800 draws from the power supply and 9600 does not...what are the pluses and minusesesese of that?

9700/9800 minus on power draw = Bigger power supply minimum.

9600 plus on power draw, no need for bigger power supply.

That about covers it on power.

Heat is a minor factor, but those power+heat are the drawbacks but performance is their plus.


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