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9600 (non-SE) 256MB or 9600XT 128MB?

Discussion in 'ATI' started by Frank Bals, Aug 16, 2004.

  1. Frank Bals

    Frank Bals Guest

    I'm trying to decide between these 2 cards for around the same price.
    Actually, the 9600XT is about $30 more than the standard 9600. The 9600 has
    more memory than the 9600XT (256 vs. 128) but the 9600XT has a faster engine
    and memory clock speed. Will the extra memory offset the slower engine and
    memory clock speed? Sorry if a lot of this is redundant.....

    What's the better card for Doom 3 and HL2?
     
    Frank Bals, Aug 16, 2004
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  2. Frank Bals

    Augustus Guest

    The 9600XT is a LOT better than a straight 9600. 325Mhz core, 400Mhz
    effective memory on the 9600. 500Mhz core, 600Mhz memory effective on the
    XT. This is a big difference. As for the extra memory on the straight 9600,
    forget it. Having a gig of RAM is more important than having 256Mb of video
    memory.
     
    Augustus, Aug 16, 2004
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  3. Frank Bals

    Conor Guest

    9700 Pro. PLenty on E-Bay and because they're a 256 bit bus they beat
    9600's.
     
    Conor, Aug 16, 2004
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