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Seller.Buyer

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2004 4:39 pm
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Are the increased memory worth it?

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2004 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

According to Seller.Buyer <seller.buyer.TakeThisOut@rogers.com>: > Are the increased memory worth it? Based on the reviews at Tom's Hardware (www.tomshardware.com) between the 9800Pro 128 and 9800Pro 256, it looks like it doesn't noticeably improve ... anything. Maybe it will in the future, but you'll probably want a whole new card then My 128's in the mail, and I can't wait! -- eth'nT <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.hydrous.net" target="_blank">http://www.hydrous.net</a> to email: remove all capital letters from given address<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2004 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Seller.Buyer" <seller.buyer.TakeThisOut@rogers.com> wrote in message news:OI_2c.143172$sl.131431@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com... > Are the increased memory worth it? > > Currently no. Later on it probably will. If your current card is ok I would wait a little while till the next version of the ati and nvidia cards come out as to spend the money on an upgraded current design. Both companys are coming out with new cards with new gpu this year.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2004 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

If you want to run your games at 1600x1200x32 and 4xFSAA you'll HAVE to have 256MB of video RAM (at least w/Max Payne 2). >Are the increased memory worth it? > > > > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2004 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

so riddle me this.... why does the 265meg 9600 pro cost less then the 128 MB version? "Wblane" <wblane DeleteThis @aol.combotizer> wrote in message news:20040308143717.25923.00000927@mb-m01.aol.com... > If you want to run your games at 1600x1200x32 and 4xFSAA you'll HAVE to have > 256MB of video RAM (at least w/Max Payne 2). > > >Are the increased memory worth it? > > > > > > > > > > > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 12:36 am Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Hell if I know -- the vagaries of the marketplace? I can't really run any games ('cept console ports like BloodRayne or ETMatrix) in 1600x1200x32 w/4xFSAA. >so riddle me this.... why does the 265meg 9600 pro cost less then the 128 MB >version? > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 1:03 am Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I think the 256mb card has slower ram, BYW... Mike "Petebert" <castle.TakeThisOut@nthrax.org> wrote in message news:Qn43c.156$dQ5.34901@news.uswest.net... > so riddle me this.... why does the 265meg 9600 pro cost less then the 128 MB > version? > > "Wblane" <wblane.TakeThisOut@aol.combotizer> wrote in message > news:20040308143717.25923.00000927@mb-m01.aol.com... > > If you want to run your games at 1600x1200x32 and 4xFSAA you'll HAVE to > have > > 256MB of video RAM (at least w/Max Payne 2). > > > > >Are the increased memory worth it? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

Tod

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 1:49 am Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Most ATI 9600s have 128 bit wide memory pathways. Some of the bottom basement (cheapo SE models) cards have only 64 bit wide memory pathways and slower memory "Petebert" <castle.DeleteThis@nthrax.org> wrote in message news:Qn43c.156$dQ5.34901@news.uswest.net... > so riddle me this.... why does the 265meg 9600 pro cost less then the 128 MB > version? > > "Wblane" <wblane.DeleteThis@aol.combotizer> wrote in message > news:20040308143717.25923.00000927@mb-m01.aol.com... > > If you want to run your games at 1600x1200x32 and 4xFSAA you'll HAVE to > have > > 256MB of video RAM (at least w/Max Payne 2). > > > > >Are the increased memory worth it? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 3:27 am Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Not yet in current games. -- DaveW "Seller.Buyer" <seller.buyer.DeleteThis@rogers.com> wrote in message news:OI_2c.143172$sl.131431@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com... > Are the increased memory worth it? > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

Mike P2

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2004 12:25 am Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

....and never with the 9600pro gpu because it doesn't have the power to use the settings that require tha much memory. Mike "DaveW" <none DeleteThis @zero.org> wrote in message news:Hb83c.505953$I06.5406880@attbi_s01... > Not yet in current games. > > -- > DaveW > > > > "Seller.Buyer" <seller.buyer DeleteThis @rogers.com> wrote in message > news:OI_2c.143172$sl.131431@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com... > > Are the increased memory worth it? > > > > > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2004 4:31 am Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

It could be. It depends on your cpu speed, which video card you're talking about, and if you can afford it. If you mean the 9800 Pro, it's faster for high resolutions with FSAA and AF, and it may be faster without them in next year's games. "Seller.Buyer" <seller.buyer.DeleteThis@rogers.com> wrote in message news:OI_2c.143172$sl.131431@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com... > Are the increased memory worth it? > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2004 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 13:39:58 GMT, "Seller.Buyer" <seller.buyer RemoveThis @rogers.com> wrote: >Are the increased memory worth it? Not really... The NEW PCIx cards may really make use of it (high end models)... in top rez perhaps. My Ti4200 has 64mb on it... with max settings, it doesnt come close to the ATi9800Pro I have... but even if it did, it would only run that much slower... under 10fps. -- Remember when real men used Real computers!? When 512K of video RAM was a lot! Death to Palladium & WPA!!<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2004 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Bullshit. Try running Max Payne 2 at 1600x1200x32 and turning 4x FSAA on on a 128MB card. The game will actually TELL you it requires more memory than 128MB. >Not yet in current games. > >-- >DaveW > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

Wblane

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2004 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: 128 vs 256 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Someone in this thread made a good point. The 256MB cards frequently come w/slower memory than 128MB cards. I've read somewhere this is because the newer cards are using DDRII which has a slower leadoff time (for the first byte). >Hell if I know -- the vagaries of the marketplace? I can't really run any >games >('cept console ports like BloodRayne or ETMatrix) in 1600x1200x32 w/4xFSAA. > >>so riddle me this.... why does the 265meg 9600 pro cost less then the 128 MB >>version? >> > > >-Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 128 vs 256

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