ATI Radeon 9800 pro question

[Denis1325]

I'm considering buying an ATI Radeon 9800 pro video card and i was
just wondering if theres any difference in the perfomance of the card
if the AGP setting on my pc is AGPx4 instead of AGPx8. Also is there
anything else i need to know to make sure it runs ok on my pc?

 

[DaveW]

The memory data bandwidth that the card can use on your motherboard is only
going to be half it's usual capability if used in an 8x system.

 

[J. Clarke]

The memory data bandwidth that the card can use on your motherboard is
only going to be half it's usual capability if used in an 8x system.

Which is a true statement but has no visible effect.

 

[Paul GoodBar]

Get a 6600 Gt. Much better bang for buck.

Which is a true statement but has no visible effect.

 

[Roy Coorne]

Get a 6600 Gt. Much better bang for buck.

....

But, at present, 150 per cent of the street price of a R 9800 Pro.

Roy