09-03-2003, 01:23 PM | #1 (permalink) |
Devils Cabana Boy
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man this card is sweet
SAPPHIRE RADEON 9800 PRO ULTIMATE 256MB DVI/TV 8X AGP it has a second heat sink on the other side, (connected by heat pipe) i got a 5536 in 3dmark 03 and a 14343 in 3dmark 01
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09-03-2003, 04:12 PM | #8 (permalink) |
Devils Cabana Boy
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it acualy does not take up more then 1 slot, it barly fits it is 1mm away from my CPU heat sink and 2mm from my NIC (pci1)
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10-30-2003, 03:55 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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I got rid of the same card because it locked up running the TV using s-video. Tried the same 9800 only genuine ATI and 128, yeah, catalyst locked up again.
Went with the FX5900 Ultra, and, taa daa, It Doesn't Lock Up Using The TV! Runs 5621 3Dmark, but, who cares. It Doesn't Lock Up!! I still run a 9800 Pro AIW on my desktop and it is great. Running games in the living room on the machine built for just stuff requires an NVidja. Last edited by poof; 10-30-2003 at 03:57 PM.. |
10-30-2003, 04:57 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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I might have appeared to not like the 9800Pro. As I said, I still use one on my desktop. The card was fine on a monitor. Very nice as a matter of fact. The ATI catalyst software caused a BSOD (ati2dvag.dll) whenever connected to the SONY <a href="http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=5wu89qpG0qq82pXnVRq2_eVI2gbTPozIEYA=?ProductID=nzEKC0%2eN5qIAAAD4TvefVWqi">TV</a>.
The FX5900 256 Ultra did/does the job with no problems. Each product has its own quality. Besides the NVidja doesn't take up two slots. |
10-30-2003, 05:04 PM | #12 (permalink) | |
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10-31-2003, 12:37 PM | #19 (permalink) | |
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and yes it does kick ass, it runs game great as well as the 256 mgs of ram lets me keep multiple active virtual desktops. and it only takes up the AGP slot, it barly fits in there but it does not take up more then that. if you dont belive me ill take some pictures.
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10-31-2003, 01:54 PM | #20 (permalink) | |
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It increased it by about 2,000 points in 3d Mark 2003, as well. It really depends which PC you put the card in. The PC I bought this past summer (before I RMA'ed it back) got 16,000 on 3d Mark 2001 and 5,900 on 3d Mark 2003. If you have a regular computer, the next-gen cards don't increase the performance that much. You need a CPU and RAM upgrade as well if you want your PC to increase in points that much. -Lasereth
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10-31-2003, 02:00 PM | #21 (permalink) |
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The 5900 is a damn big card, as well. I took pictures of mine compared to my old GeForce 4 TI4200 before I sent it back to NewEgg.
The FX 5900 Ultra is long as hell, too. Much longer than the 9800. It extends all the way to the hard drives in my brother's computer: Does it take up two PCI slots? You betcha! Ha ha: -Lasereth
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10-31-2003, 03:40 PM | #22 (permalink) |
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Sorry guys, It's just not worth it for those of us in the graphics business. The actual time increase on a 18"x24" real size render in autoCad or 3dMax for the 5900 vs my ATI 7600 with 64mb ddr is uselessly small. Thats because in the graphics business i still need my cpu to crunch the vector data before it can render, making my cpu and ddr memory busses of crucial importance. Were at most talking 15-20sec saved which is not worth such a price difference.
So truly the only people these are being made for is the small population of gamers and those that love the bleeding edge
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10-31-2003, 06:51 PM | #23 (permalink) |
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What Arch said. I have a few 'puters with different processors, same OS (for reliability and standardisation), different ram, same drives, same mboard, same network,.
It's all good (cliche). Bottom line, fast processors, speedy ram, nifty vid cards, throaty carbs, computer controlled throttle body or multi port injection, torque on idle, diesel power. It is all good. Have fun! As much fun as you can afford, and, never slight the guy coming up behind you, you might be looking at his ass. |
11-02-2003, 07:20 PM | #25 (permalink) |
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The ability to run a silent (well, quiet at least) computer has some benefit as well. You also might want to look into the Zalman Video Card Heatpipe Heatsinks (also at NewEgg) which can silence any video card that's not TOO hot. Buy one of those and a regular cheapie 9800 and you're all set. And then you can re-use the heatsink when you upgrade to the next latest, greatest thing....
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11-02-2003, 09:53 PM | #28 (permalink) | |
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11-04-2003, 06:13 PM | #30 (permalink) | |
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Now, if you take the 9800 XT and 5950 Ultra into consideration, that's a different story. There seem to be some who say the 9800 XT is slaughtering the 5950 while others are saying the exact opposite. Only time will tell which is better (if either of them). The main conclusion drawn so far with both new cards is: too expensive for such a small increase in power. Hell, you can get a GeForce FX 5900 Ultra 256 MB for $330 on NEWEGG now. What a deal. I might pick one up later this year. -Lasereth
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11-04-2003, 07:13 PM | #31 (permalink) |
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My only problem with the 9800 (I still run an AIW on my desktop) is the software that kept failing under certain circumstances. See my posts above.
As far as AA, shading, filtering, la de da, they both perform well on my machines in their respective roles. FPS be damned. Too many variables involved. Either one does a great job, and I am glad there are choices available out there. |
11-05-2003, 01:49 PM | #32 (permalink) | |
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um the accual render time is based off the CPU, not the GPU, the GPU come into play when you render on the fly, ie the preview window, a beefy card healps when you are veiwing complex senes such as 100,000 poly's or more and extensive textures.
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11-05-2003, 02:08 PM | #34 (permalink) | |
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Nope, i contend that no one actually buys these high end cards except people who love to be on the bleeding edge.
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11-06-2003, 03:45 AM | #35 (permalink) |
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That thing must blast a mother-load of heat
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11-06-2003, 06:09 AM | #36 (permalink) | |
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If there were no gamers out there, then there wouldn't be a reason to release new videocards. But there are, and millions of them. If there's a market in the world that has millions of customers, then someone will dive into it, just as NVIDIA and ATI have. -Lasereth
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11-07-2003, 11:41 AM | #37 (permalink) |
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Ditto. Without us demanding and buying user-end components the manufacturers would never release them to the general public. The fact that we (gamers) have systems on par and exceeding high-end graphic designer computers are a testiment to supply and demand - we demand it; they supply it. Ever heard of the term "race on Sunday; sell on Monday"?
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11-08-2003, 12:09 AM | #38 (permalink) |
Devils Cabana Boy
Location: Central Coast CA
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now dont get me wrong the new card helps a lot with 3dsmax it lets me have more things on the screen to manipulate. but as for raw render power its all CPU
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11-08-2003, 07:12 PM | #39 (permalink) |
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<i>Originally posted by arch13
Nope, i contend that no one actually buys these high end cards except people who love to be on the bleeding edge. </i> Many of us do buy new stuff and have nice things. Your contention sounds like sour grapes you are enjoying as w(h)ine. |
11-08-2003, 08:25 PM | #40 (permalink) | |
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I'll drink a glass of w(h)ine in his honor even. What scares me more is the average american debt load from always wanting the newest thing. My budget as a designer is a very respectable number on par with industry. It's always in my best interests to be current on my systems but i try to be focused on what gets the job done best. In this case the higher end cards produce very little benifit for designers, as Dilbert pointed out the benifit of them can be summed up as more screen space to work in. That's why i'm amused when these companies advertise with mentions of improved design performance and faster render abilities when most designers are have their eye on the prize of a cleaner large scale render, not a faster one. Cheers to you if your budget is at a place that you can buy what you enjoy. Just don't go doing it on credit and join the american debt load problem...
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