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Old 04-25-2005, 06:28 PM   #30
inflames988
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Originally Posted by Yuanji
I don't know why there is a difference between clock speeds. as far as OEM vs Retail, i would probably get Retail unless you are sure the OEM card will come with the cables. I would go with a 128MB 9600XT OEM personally since 9600XT isn't powerful enough to make use of 256MB anyways. 9800Pro is only barely powerful enough to justify it. 9800XT sort of is.
ya i kinda figured the whole 128mb thing, but i still dont get the diff between some of the 9600Xt's....my friend jsut told me he got some kinda "coupon" for $20 off an ATi card that works on alot of the all in wonders and stuff. im guessing i need a UPC from the game he got it with (half life) and stuff, but maybe ill do that n split the money with him. he got half life free lol--just bought a new comp with an A64 and when he got it they didnt give him a mouse, power cable, etc, and the comp had already been used, and had a families easter pics on it...pathetic...way to go circuit city, anyway this could make a big difference cuz that way i could get a retail card (since obviously ud need the UPC to claim the rebate, and OEM wont give u a UPC) and maybe even a more xpensive one. we'll see.
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