Where is safe to buy Radeon 9800 256 bit ?

[ricsson]

Well, after doing my research I came to the conclusion that the card I should buy is a Radeon 9800. No SE crap version... I want the 9800. No money for the pro version and I don't want 128bit, so where is it safe to buy the 256bit version for good price ?

Thanks!

 

[Robc1880]

u could try<A HREF="http://www.xtechnology.com//scr/xtcat.dll/item?item=ATI-R9800-128&pr=1&opt=4&frame=" target="_new"> here </A> or <A HREF="http://www.gameve.com/gve/store/productdetails.aspx?sku=VC-VT-002" target="_new"> here </A>. I have used both site for orders before and they both had quick service.

Xaser 3 case with 420W TT PSU
AXP2500 (11*200 at 1.85v)
9800 Pro 128MB (418/372)
NF7-S v2.0
PDP DDR400 1GB(2-3-2-5)2.6v
Lite-On SOHW-832S
WD 80GB 8mb buffer caviar edition.

 

[pauldh]

Where are you from and what's your budget? In the US, Compusa has the <A HREF="http://www.compusa.com/adproducts/product_info.asp?product_code=302460&pfp=ADPRODUCTS" target="_new">BBA retail 9800 pro for $200</A>. Take the ad into Bestbuy or Circuitcity and get a 10% discount off the difference in price, which knocks another $5-10 off.


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[ricsson]

Thanks a lot for the replies guys. I have been reading a lot about graphic card and its makers lately. Sure as hell not buying powercolor again.

For those who asked, my budget is under 200 usd, but I was looking to spend less than 150. However, I don't think it's worth to sacrifice 50 usd though to get a 128bit or crappy SE version of the card and get shitty performance. I think I just might hurt my pocket a bit and get a good card so that I don't have to change it for a good time.

Right now I have a GF2 400MX and it's been hanging in there for a while... time to update so I can play newer games again. And yeah, time to experience AA and AF which rock

Thanks for the tip about Best Buy and Compusa to the last guy who replied. Thanks you all very much!

 

[ricsson]

Oh and for those who asked I am in Florida/U.S.

 

[ricsson]

I found these two on pricewatch :

For $ 137 usd
http://www.gameve.com/gve/store/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=VC-SA-008

and for $ 139 usd
http://www.buyxg.com/store/item.asp?key=VC-124-109

ANyone ever bought from these places or know if it's safe to buy there ? It does not say anything about being 128 or 256bit memory. So I don't know. It would be best if I could spend less than 150 bucks, but I want to make sure I buy a good version of the card. I don't mind if it's not the PRO, because from the charts I seen the 9800 regular is pretty good too.

Thanks all!

 

[pauldh]

Those prices scream 128-bit.

I have made a few purchases from Gameve without issues. Never had to test their RMA procedure though. But that card picturesd on their site looks like a 9500 pro/9700 pro/9800se.....It is a 128-bit card. The fact that they don't mention it, makes me doubt whether I'd want to buy from them in the future. Shady IMO.


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[priyajeet]

how about this
<A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-161-109&depa=0" target="_new">http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-161-109&depa=0</A>

or the AIW given in the other thread.

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