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12-05-2004, 12:13 AM
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9800pro vs. 9800pro all in wonder
im thinking about getting a new graphics card but im not sure which one to get. i cant afford to spend $400 on a x800 so im lookin more towards the 9800pro. which would be better? the all in wonder or the regular one? whats the difference?
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12-05-2004, 12:22 AM
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AIW cards have a TV tuner. Basically, a multi-media oriented card. The x800 is a card geared towards heavy gamers.
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12-05-2004, 12:28 AM
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Along with the TV tuner, the AIW also has a remote (which I never use, but I can see where it would be handy) and a BoB so you can also record from analog sources like your old favorite VHS home movies. Gaming wise, the 9800 Pro and the AIW 9800 Pro are the same card.
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12-05-2004, 02:21 PM
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12-05-2004, 11:48 PM
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i deffinately am a heavy gamer..just not a rich one! so the x800 is out of my range. but from what ive heard and what i know, the 9800pro is an excilent card so i think ill go with that one. and if the AIW is the same just with more features, but no sacrifice then i think i will deffinately get that one. thats for the help!!
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12-06-2004, 12:24 AM
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on newegg there are two 9800pro cards that are identical except for the model number. one is a 9800 m and the other a 9800 r. same price and everything, so what is the difference??
its for the saphire version. and is there an AIW made by a diff. company than ATI?? i cant say ive seen one. and if there is, is it a good card? Last edited by milkman4_hi_r; 12-06-2004 at 01:20 AM. |
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12-06-2004, 01:13 PM
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I never realized there were two models. Do you have links?
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12-06-2004, 06:51 PM
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There is an Sapphire AIW Radeon models - but they are far less prevelant than the ATI AIW. I'd say go ATI AIW Radeon models as they are easier to find.
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12-08-2004, 05:08 PM
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sorry i dont have the links but they are saphire cards. i beleive they are both out of stock but they are the same card except for what i mentioned. they are not hard to miss i think they are right next to each other on newegg
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12-10-2004, 06:19 PM
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Probally Retail and OEM. I know what your talking about i've seen it.
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12-10-2004, 07:37 PM
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Question: would it be better to get a 6600GT? It has the same features as an AIW card except for the remote. I know I keep on banging on about this card but it really is that good. AIW is also more expensive...
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12-10-2004, 08:07 PM
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When it comes down to it, it looks like nVidia won this round of next generation gaming cards.
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