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skeeter · 09-27-2003, 07:48 AM

Sinner: From what I hear the 256 models are just using old slow memory that the mfgrs had laying around. As there is maybe 1 game ever made that uses above 128 then why even consider 256. Withe the new 9600XT so close unless you just have to have one today I would wait for it. This is probably going to be the one you want. If not read some of the ATi 9600 threads to see which memory you want for o/c. Keep in mind that ino/c there is no guarantees as to what you can get. You might want to check some of the ATI oriented forums to research memory before you buy. From your comments however I think that you would LOVE the 9600XT. I hear it is going to have a 500 clock. Don't know about the memory though but probably at least 2.5.

09-27-2003, 07:48 AM	#10
skeeter Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Renfrew, PA, USA Posts: 314	Sinner: From what I hear the 256 models are just using old slow memory that the mfgrs had laying around. As there is maybe 1 game ever made that uses above 128 then why even consider 256. Withe the new 9600XT so close unless you just have to have one today I would wait for it. This is probably going to be the one you want. If not read some of the ATi 9600 threads to see which memory you want for o/c. Keep in mind that ino/c there is no guarantees as to what you can get. You might want to check some of the ATI oriented forums to research memory before you buy. From your comments however I think that you would LOVE the 9600XT. I hear it is going to have a 500 clock. Don't know about the memory though but probably at least 2.5.