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Sinner · 09-21-2003, 09:24 PM

It's like my message that 17 people read and nobody felt the need to reply to.

Which is goddamn annoying.

I think I need to go buy a 9600 Pro too, just like Parker.

But how do I know which one to buy? There's only twenty million of them to choose from.

Sure, I want a Pro not a Non-Pro. But do I want an Ultimate? What is an Ultimate? Does it matter? What?

Yes, I know I want a Pro with a core clock of 350Mhz.

That's all I know. Parker apparently bought his from Dell. (Never a good idea, I'd think.. but hey.. to each his own).

The price range for a 9600 Pro ranges from under $150 to almost $200 bucks.

I could use some help and advice on this purchase, and it sounds like Parker could use the same.

Should I spend the close to $200 bucks on the most expensive 9600 Pro available, or should I save the cash and spend less. Or should I spend that same $200 on a 9700 Pro or a 9800 Non-Pro? Or whatever?

This is supposed to be the Vid-Card forum, let's talk about which cards are better and at what price point!

That's the sole reason people read and participate here.

Sure.. If I had $400 bucks, I'd buy a 9800 Pro.

But I don't.

I'm looking to spend $150-$200 bucks.

Let's talk about my options, and lets talk about specifics. Because apparently, it's all about specifics.

It's not enough to say buy a 9600 Pro. Because they range from $150-$200 depending on who makes the card, how fast they run, etc.. etc.. etc...

Do I need JoeSchmoes Platinum XE GOLD 9600 Pro Ultimate Better Than Your Mom's card for $200+?

or can I just buy Generic's 9600 Pro for $150?

Some help would be GREAT!

09-21-2003, 09:24 PM	#3
Sinner Member (6 bit) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 42	Well... It's like my message that 17 people read and nobody felt the need to reply to. Which is goddamn annoying. I think I need to go buy a 9600 Pro too, just like Parker. But how do I know which one to buy? There's only twenty million of them to choose from. Sure, I want a Pro not a Non-Pro. But do I want an Ultimate? What is an Ultimate? Does it matter? What? Yes, I know I want a Pro with a core clock of 350Mhz. That's all I know. Parker apparently bought his from Dell. (Never a good idea, I'd think.. but hey.. to each his own). The price range for a 9600 Pro ranges from under $150 to almost $200 bucks. I could use some help and advice on this purchase, and it sounds like Parker could use the same. Should I spend the close to $200 bucks on the most expensive 9600 Pro available, or should I save the cash and spend less. Or should I spend that same $200 on a 9700 Pro or a 9800 Non-Pro? Or whatever? This is supposed to be the Vid-Card forum, let's talk about which cards are better and at what price point! That's the sole reason people read and participate here. Sure.. If I had $400 bucks, I'd buy a 9800 Pro. But I don't. I'm looking to spend $150-$200 bucks. Let's talk about my options, and lets talk about specifics. Because apparently, it's all about specifics. It's not enough to say buy a 9600 Pro. Because they range from $150-$200 depending on who makes the card, how fast they run, etc.. etc.. etc... Do I need JoeSchmoes Platinum XE GOLD 9600 Pro Ultimate Better Than Your Mom's card for $200+? or can I just buy Generic's 9600 Pro for $150? Some help would be GREAT!