I'm wanting to purchase a 9800 pro

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Interesting Ian

I live in the UK and will probably buy one over the Net. Any
recommendations? I was wondering about the Sapphire technology Radeon 9800
Atlantis Lite:

http://www.dabs.com/uk/productview?quicklinx=3GGN

However I was concerned about the word "lite" and was wondering if it means
it only has a 128-bit memory bus rather than the standard 256-bit memory
bus typically found on 9800 pros. And if it doesn't mean this then what does
the word "lite refer to?

Any advice much appreciated.
 
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Inglo

I live in the UK and will probably buy one over the Net. Any
recommendations? I was wondering about the Sapphire technology Radeon 9800
Atlantis Lite:

http://www.dabs.com/uk/productview?quicklinx=3GGN

However I was concerned about the word "lite" and was wondering if it means
it only has a 128-bit memory bus rather than the standard 256-bit memory
bus typically found on 9800 pros. And if it doesn't mean this then what does
the word "lite refer to?

Any advice much appreciated.
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Why don't you go to Sapphire and look up the difference between lite and
regular retail?
 
C

Chip

Interesting Ian said:
I live in the UK and will probably buy one over the Net. Any
recommendations? I was wondering about the Sapphire technology Radeon
9800
Atlantis Lite:

http://www.dabs.com/uk/productview?quicklinx=3GGN

However I was concerned about the word "lite" and was wondering if it
means
it only has a 128-bit memory bus rather than the standard 256-bit memory
bus typically found on 9800 pros. And if it doesn't mean this then what
does
the word "lite refer to?

Any advice much appreciated.
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That's not very interesting, Ian ;-)
 
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Interesting Ian

Inglo said:
Why don't you go to Sapphire and look up the difference between lite and
regular retail?
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Good idea. Apparently it doesn't come with the software bundle. So is the card ok then?
 
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OVS

However I was concerned about the word "lite" and was wondering if it means
it only has a 128-bit memory bus rather than the standard 256-bit memory
bus typically found on 9800 pros. And if it doesn't mean this then what does
the word "lite refer to?

Any advice much appreciated.
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Hi,
I got the same card "lite" version from www.savastore.com and it is
definetly 256-bit.
The 'lite' refers to the fact that although you get leads and a DVI/VGA
adaptor (unlike the OEM version) you don't get any free software(games
generally) like you would with the full retail version.

I've also heard that Sapphire have stopped shipping the 128bit version.
Although you should double check with your vendor just to make sure.
 
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?uzzled

Interesting Ian said:
I live in the UK and will probably buy one over the Net. Any
recommendations? I was wondering about the Sapphire technology Radeon 9800
Atlantis Lite:

http://www.dabs.com/uk/productview?quicklinx=3GGN

However I was concerned about the word "lite" and was wondering if it means
it only has a 128-bit memory bus rather than the standard 256-bit memory
bus typically found on 9800 pros. And if it doesn't mean this then what does
the word "lite refer to?

Any advice much appreciated.
Click to expand...

I bought a sapphire 9800pro retail lite. The 'retail lite' means you don't
get any of the extra software (DVD player, games etc). All I got in my box
were the drivers and all the cables. However, my box was GREEN, but the
Dabs offer is blue. Be careful as I think the blue box 9800pros did indeed
only have 128bit memory. Google in this group as I think this was discussed
before.
 
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Interesting Ian

?uzzled said:
I bought a sapphire 9800pro retail lite. The 'retail lite' means you don't
get any of the extra software (DVD player, games etc). All I got in my box
were the drivers and all the cables. However, my box was GREEN, but the
Dabs offer is blue. Be careful as I think the blue box 9800pros did indeed
only have 128bit memory. Google in this group as I think this was discussed
before.
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Damn. Yeah it seems a bit on the cheap side. Anyone know?
 
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The Berzerker

Interesting Ian said:
I live in the UK and will probably buy one over the Net. Any
recommendations? I was wondering about the Sapphire technology Radeon 9800
Atlantis Lite:

http://www.dabs.com/uk/productview?quicklinx=3GGN

However I was concerned about the word "lite" and was wondering if it means
it only has a 128-bit memory bus rather than the standard 256-bit memory
bus typically found on 9800 pros. And if it doesn't mean this then what does
the word "lite refer to?

Any advice much appreciated.
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Can't comment on this card, but I recently purchased this:

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55198

After hearing great things about its performance, and great cooling. It's a
little bit more money, but if you can get the VAT knocked off it's not so
bad. You can read the reviews on the site for further opinions. I've also
heard that ebcause of hte great cooling, it's the perfect card to overclock.
(Although I haven't)

Of course, if the card you suggested is fine, then that'll probably be good
too.
 
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Inglo

I don't know what they mean. So its a 128-bit memory *bus* card?
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there isn't anything else 128 bit would be describing. if you notice at
that dabs site the "next card" button leads you to an Atlantis in a
_green box_ that costs around £30 more.
Get that one.
 
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Interesting Ian

Inglo said:
there isn't anything else 128 bit would be describing. if you notice at
that dabs site the "next card" button leads you to an Atlantis in a
_green box_ that costs around £30 more.
Get that one.
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It's absolutely scandalous that they do not inform you that it's not a
proper 9800 pro :-(
 
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Interesting Ian

Inglo said:
there isn't anything else 128 bit would be describing. if you notice at
that dabs site the "next card" button leads you to an Atlantis in a
_green box_ that costs around £30 more.
Get that one.
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A bit expensive. I'll wait until it drops to £120 :)
 
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texterted

The Berzerker said:
Can't comment on this card, but I recently purchased this:

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55198

After hearing great things about its performance, and great cooling. It's
a
little bit more money, but if you can get the VAT knocked off it's not so
bad. You can read the reviews on the site for further opinions. I've also
heard that ebcause of hte great cooling, it's the perfect card to
overclock.
(Although I haven't)

Of course, if the card you suggested is fine, then that'll probably be
good
too.
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I agree with the Bezerker... I too have that card flashed with the club3d
xt, 128mb bios.
Runs like a dream, has the r360 core and overclocks like mad.

Worth the extra few quid... even on high you can hardly hear the fan.

hth
Ted
 
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Interesting Ian

texterted said:
I agree with the Bezerker... I too have that card flashed with the club3d
xt, 128mb bios.
Runs like a dream, has the r360 core and overclocks like mad.

Worth the extra few quid... even on high you can hardly hear the fan.

hth
Ted
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Yeah it sounds good. Might get that.
 
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Interesting Ian

Conor said:
No, I'm saying there were TWO VERSIONS.
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I *know* there are 2 versions; and one is a proper version and the other
isn't. Denying this necessitates that the model number designates nothing
whatsoever, rendering it wholly superfluous. You see??
 

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