Ati radeon 9800 pro question

[ajf815]

I just got the bestbuy add and i need a new graphic card and they are offering ATI RADEON 9800 PRO 128MB DDR AGP Graphics Card for 250$
20$ instand rebate and a 50$mail in rebate witch comes to 180$ and on newegg.com it offers for 225$. Is there in differnt in quialty or is bestbuy just having a sale

Powered by ATI RADEON 9800 PRO graphics processor
128MB double data rate (DDR) memory
256-bit memory interface provides the bandwidth needed for real-time 3D graphics and performance free of bottlenecks
8-pixel pipeline architecture for increased rendering power
SMARTSHADER 2.1 technology supports DirectX 9.0 and the latest OpenGL 2.0 functionality for more complex and realistic visual effects
SMOOTHVISION 2.1 advanced anti-aliasing delivers sharp, clear textures without jagged edges for smoother-looking images
VIDEOSHADER creates smooth, high-quality video without straining the PC's processor
FULLSTREAM hardware-accelerated filtering removes blocky artifacts for smooth playback of streaming and Internet video
AGP universal bus for AGP 4X/8X systems
Product Details

Type of Video Card Graphics
Video Memory 128MB DDR
Interface Slot Type AGP
Type of Processor RADEON 9800 Pro

The one at newegg is

ATI RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9800PRO/380MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/680MHz
BUS: AGP 4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video + Composite Out)+DVI
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: 2 DVI to D-Sub Adapters, 2 Cables, Driver CD, Manual
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details)


So my question is there going to be a gaming differnts or is it gonna be the same and whats the differnts between the too. sry for the long post but i have to be sure u have all the info

Thanks
Adam

[MaLfUnCtIoN]

no difference. its the same card.

[ComPman]

yeah , i saw the add today too. Its the same thing. Just bestbuy is having a sale

[kram 2.0]

Go to CompUSA, the ATI AIW Radeon 9800 Pro's on sale for 250 USD . But yes, those are two analogous cards, I'd recommend going with the BestBuy rebates.

kram

[QuickSilver]

that's an awesome deal, go for it.

[ajf815]

alrighty thanks because sometimes theses deals you don't get as much and they can sneak it in there just wanted to know for sure and not get screwed later.

[py258]

i just got it today at best buy! it's a freaking awsome upgrade from my old 32 MB Geforce2 MX200 PCI!

I'm a little too fanatic when it comes to best buy ads. I check them online at midnight, right when they post it up lol. I saw it right away and I told my parents that I had to get it. They knew that I've been looking at that card for some time now.

I don't really like rebates because they take so long to process it, but best buy is very reliable when it comes to mail in rebates. They have a rebate site and a phone number where you can check your rebate status.

[kram 2.0]

Actually, that's how I got about 70 % of my build stuff - CompUSA, Circuit City and BestBuy rebates. Those are generally the cheapest way to build, outside of Newegg.

kram

[ajf815]

Thanks guys i think i will pick it up tomorrow

[kram 2.0]

Oh boy - be sure to hurry - I went to CompUSA in curiosity about the ATI AIW Radeon 9800 Pro and the 9800 Pro which were both on sale, and boy, they were flying off the shelf...2 hours after the store opened, they're gone .

kram

[Hi Ho]

I just looked through the ads in the Sunday paper and I didn't even notice that 9800 Pro until I saw this thread. Too bad I don't have the money right now. Well I guess something good did come out of it. I noticed that right under the 9800 Pro there is some PC100 memory, which I need for my other computer, for $27.