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Confused, Saphire XT vs. ATI PRO or XT
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DrDeathGNJ
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ALl these cards are killer performers but to completely NIT pick them for your question.
Just remember the XT and None Pro ATI cards do not have 8 pixel pipelines like the Pro's do{certain XT and NP models excluded}. This can render less then steller performance sometimes.
XT and None Pro cards only have 4 Pixel Pipelines I believe!
And thats tha but it also comes down to your wallet! If you can afford it get a PRO card but again all this cards are great!
Just remember the XT and None Pro ATI cards do not have 8 pixel pipelines like the Pro's do{certain XT and NP models excluded}. This can render less then steller performance sometimes.
XT and None Pro cards only have 4 Pixel Pipelines I believe!
And thats tha but it also comes down to your wallet! If you can afford it get a PRO card but again all this cards are great!
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out of those choices go for the Sapphire 9600XT
the XT's are better then the Pro's FYI
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The performance difference is close: http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NTQwLDM= with the 9600XT taking the lead over the 9500Pro most of the time apparently.
ATI labels their cards in the same line (9600 for example) with the standard, the pro and the XT, the 9800 has a pro and an XT model as well. XT is the highest level of the given card line.
The 9500 and 9700 are older cards but still excellent, however the 9600XT does bump out the 9500s in most tests by a small margin.
If the difference between the 9600XT from Sapphire and from ATI is $10, then of course get the cheaper one. The sapphire also has the fater RAM apparently.
Also the cards with 8 pipelines are the 9500, 9700 and 9800 lines. The 9600 has 4, which is generally less desirable but the 9600XT does a damn good job with what it's got.
The 9500 and 9700 are older cards but still excellent, however the 9600XT does bump out the 9500s in most tests by a small margin.
If the difference between the 9600XT from Sapphire and from ATI is $10, then of course get the cheaper one. The sapphire also has the fater RAM apparently.
Also the cards with 8 pipelines are the 9500, 9700 and 9800 lines. The 9600 has 4, which is generally less desirable but the 9600XT does a damn good job with what it's got.
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they are the same
DrDeathGNJ
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The Nvidia card is a strong contender but the ATI Cards just have a better LONGEVITY prospect to them. Especially when talking about true DX9 enhancments.
Get the XT!
I just had my brother buy one.
And for fun I put it in my system to make sure it worked! hehehe
All I have to say is F"ing AWSOME piece of hardware!
Get the XT!
I just had my brother buy one.
And for fun I put it in my system to make sure it worked! hehehe
All I have to say is F"ing AWSOME piece of hardware!
DrDeathGNJ
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CMAKER don't be unsure! Saphhire is a direct from ATI reference board, so both cards are near Identical in performance and parts!
Either of them are an great pick! Just pick the one that appeals to your wallet thats really the only decision to make should it arise!
Either of them are an great pick! Just pick the one that appeals to your wallet thats really the only decision to make should it arise!
DrDeathGNJ
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I heard many here say that Powercolor isn't the cream of the crop so just stick with ATI or Saphhire.
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That price you posted for the 9600 pro is way too high.