Question about a certain radeon 9800 pro model...

[AboveAll]

Hey.

I was wondering why this model : XR98C3L

http://tomshardware.bizrate.com/marketplace/product_info/details__cat_id--405,prod_id--8760422.html

Which is radeon 9800 cost only 159$ while all the rest are arround the 190-200$s? Is there a catch?
I wanna be sure im buying something worthy

Thanks.

 

[GeneticWeapon]

It doesnt mention how wide the memory bus is(IE=128 vs. 256bit)
If the photo is correct, then it's genuine.....you can never count on that though.
Shop around some more.

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[pauldh]

Clicking the Manufacturers number brings up a <A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?DEPA=0&description=14-131-406&ATT=Video+Cards&CMP=OTC-B1zrat3" target="_new">newegg link</A>. Looks to be the real 256-bit Radeon 9800 (non-pro). Not a bad price if you trust PowerColor.



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[blackphoenix77]

What about <A HREF="http://www.maincomp.com/shop/product.jsp?id=671&pw=" target="_new">this model</A> vs. the one from newegg? Do you think they are the same thing? All it says is "Retail Box". I have a feeling that its the card, drivers cd, and a fancy box for $20 less than what it is at newegg.

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[priyajeet]

No conspiracy there. Price at newegg might be bcos of surplus or lack of quantity.

You shld go in for retail.

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[pauldh]

No because that is a Radeon 9800 Pro retail, the other is a Radeon 9800 (non pro, non se). Look at the core and mem clock speeds, you'll see the Pro is clocked higher therefore faster. :tongue:


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