9600pro question

[FahrenHeit]

Is there any difference running a r9600pro with 128MB ram or a 256MB version? I've seen a price for a PowerColor 9600pro w/ 256MB ram.

Fahr.

 

[WingDing]

No difference expect the pain in your pocket. The 128MB version is more than adequate and performs exactly the same as the 256MB version.

Barton 2500+, 512MB Corsair Platinum XMS 3200 CL2, Radeon 9700, WD Raptor 10,000 rpm S-ATA HDD, Asus A7V600, Enermax 460W SilentPlus PSU.

 

[FahrenHeit]

ok, fine... but the price quoted to me gave the 256meg card approx. $30 less than the 128meg card. That's why I'm confused whether to pick up the 128megs or wait for the new stock of 256meg?

Fahr.

 

[WingDing]

You didn't mention that in your original post.

I'd double check the specifications for each card - the 256MB card is typically a fair bit more expensive, so I suspect either a variety in specifications or a mistype on the price.

Barton 2500+, 512MB Corsair Platinum XMS 3200 CL2, Radeon 9700, WD Raptor 10,000 rpm S-ATA HDD, Asus A7V600, Enermax 460W SilentPlus PSU.

 

[spitoon]

What brand was the 9600Pro with 128MB??...Powercolor cards tend to be cheaper quality than ATI or Sapphire cards, just remember, "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR".

 

[dunno]

Actually, do not get the 256MB version. They have slower clocked RAM. The 128MB has RAM clocked at 300mhz but the 256MB has RAM clocked at 200mhz, which is as slow as a non-pro or an EZ version.

 

[scottchen]

9600pro 256meg doesn't even use BGA memory, so screw that, 9600pro 128meg gets my vote, but avoid powercolor and gigacube. They make crappy cards.

-Intel PIV 2.6C @ 3.575G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Copper 2x256 4000EL memory @ 275mhz 3-4-4-8 -Sapphire 9800np @ 432/760 -SB audigy -120G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 S-ATA150 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[HardWareBoss]

What he just said.

 

[scottchen]

oops, didn't read carefully.

-Intel PIV 2.6C @ 3.575G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Copper 2x256 4000EL memory @ 275mhz 3-4-4-8 -Sapphire 9800np @ 432/760 -SB audigy -120G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 S-ATA150 hdd -450 Enermax PSU