opinion about 9600 pro or 9800 se

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I am looking at a new 9600 radeon pro for $105, and my friend wants to sell
his used 9800 se 256 bit for $100

just curious as to what you people would choose?
 
Killa said:
I am looking at a new 9600 radeon pro for $105, and my friend wants to sell
his used 9800 se 256 bit for $100

just curious as to what you people would choose?
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A 9800SE definitely.At stock speeds/4 pipelines it's still better than a
9600Pro and if you unlock the extra 4 pipelines you get a 9800/Pro.
 
Killa said:
I am looking at a new 9600 radeon pro for $105, and my friend wants to sell
his used 9800 se 256 bit for $100

just curious as to what you people would choose?
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according to this guide
http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20041004/vga_charts-02.html
the 9800se is 128bit not 256. it has slower core speed and faster memory.
some ppl find they can mod the card to a 9800pro just
by using the omega drivers - ask your friend if he has tried that.
even if you cant mod it the performance is still a bit better than the
9600pro so its worth it.
 
Killa said:
I am looking at a new 9600 radeon pro for $105, and my friend wants to sell
his used 9800 se 256 bit for $100
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The 9800SE without question. If it's a 256bit one. There was also a 4
pipeline 128bit version. The 256bit 9800SE has basically double the
bandwidth of a 9600 Pro.
 
DaveW said:
The SE model is noticeably slower. Not worth the small difference in
price.
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You're seriously suggesting that the 9800SE is slower than the 9600 Pro?
Read his post....he's not asking about a choice between a 9800 Pro and a
9800SE.
 
You're seriously suggesting that the 9800SE is slower than the 9600 Pro?
Read his post....he's not asking about a choice between a 9800 Pro and a
9800SE.
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When I had to RMA a 9800Pro and the only other cards they had in stock
were a 9800SE AIW and a 9600 Pro, the shop recommended the 9600 Pro
even though it meant them giving me more money back as it was cheaper.
 
If it's a Powercolor 9800se it's definitely 256 bit and clocked 380/340 so
it will walk all over a
9600Pro. Also a good chance it can be modded to a full 9800Pro.
 
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