ConGregation November 1, 2004 Share ConGregation Member November 1, 2004 Ok, I missed out on the Bestbuy 6800 OC for 250. But I saw that outpost.com has it for 250. But then I am reading about the new cards coming out soon and how they performed in source on firingsquad.com. They seemed to be impressed with the 6600 gt. Plus the x700 pro and xt are coming out soon (AGP versions). I know the current PCI-e versions are around 200. So I am thinking that maybe I should hold off and pick one of these up when they come out... hopefully this month? So the question is, 6800 OC now or wait for the mid range cards later (and save 50 bucks)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters November 1, 2004 Share gOOters Member November 1, 2004 I believe it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 1, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 1, 2004 And I have no problems believing g00t would contribute with only nonsensicle chatter. Btw, g00t is really [myg00t]. The clan that would cheat if they could figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zerodamage November 1, 2004 Share Guest zerodamage Guests November 1, 2004 Ok, I missed out on the Bestbuy 6800 OC for 250. But I saw that outpost.com has it for 250. But then I am reading about the new cards coming out soon and how they performed in source on firingsquad.com. They seemed to be impressed with the 6600 gt. Plus the x700 pro and xt are coming out soon (AGP versions). I know the current PCI-e versions are around 200. So I am thinking that maybe I should hold off and pick one of these up when they come out... hopefully this month? So the question is, 6800 OC now or wait for the mid range cards later (and save 50 bucks)? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That extra $50 may take you a lot further and longer than one of those lower midrange cards. It's kind of a hit or miss. You can take the chance and grab it or wait. You are after all waiting longer for a slower card that will be even slower sooner than the 6800 OC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 1, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 1, 2004 So these new midrange cards will be slower than that 6800OC? Even though the x700 PRO will have 256 MB compared to the 128 OC? If that is true then I will just get the OC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap November 1, 2004 Share Zap Member November 1, 2004 I read that the 6600GT is better than the x700xt so if you go that route that is the choice for you. As far as how the 6600GT stacks up against the 6800OC I've no idea. One good thing is that the longer you wait the lower the prices will go on those cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 1, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 1, 2004 Compared FPS between the two and the regular 6800 outperforms them. Sounds like a plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zerodamage November 1, 2004 Share Guest zerodamage Guests November 1, 2004 Compared FPS between the two and the regular 6800 outperforms them. Sounds like a plan <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, the 6800 OC is a 6800 but higher clocked. I think I read that there is also a hack that lets you unlock all the pipes on it or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 1, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 1, 2004 Well its out of stock Should have noticed that earlier. But I am guessing I can get it for 250 somewhere soon. Those mid range cards will drive prices down. At least that is what I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zerodamage November 1, 2004 Share Guest zerodamage Guests November 1, 2004 Well its out of stock Should have noticed that earlier. But I am guessing I can get it for 250 somewhere soon. Those mid range cards will drive prices down. At least that is what I hope <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Order from BestBuy online: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?j=...R&ref=06&loc=01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zerodamage November 1, 2004 Share Guest zerodamage Guests November 1, 2004 (edited) You can get the regular 6800 for 280 at zipzoomfly: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetai...ductCode=323263 This and the one above are both IN STOCK!! Go Rev GO GO GO GO Edited November 1, 2004 by zerodamage .gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 1, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 1, 2004 Best Buy's is 299.00 (It was listing it as 250 until Sunday) and I am not so desperate to pay an extra 30 right now. I will sit on my hands a bit more I am a deliberate shopper. I realize the "GO GO GO GO" is because your tired of giving me advicd But I appreciate it, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zerodamage November 1, 2004 Share Guest zerodamage Guests November 1, 2004 Looks on my end like that bestbuy link is dead already. I did a search on www.froogle.com for 6800 OC and it was the top link for 250 and in stock. Try that yourself and see if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 1, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 1, 2004 Yes, the froogle link is still there but its probably just a carryover from the sale that ended on Saturday. I'll wait for the outpost one and keep my eyes open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwEEziL November 2, 2004 Share dwEEziL Member November 2, 2004 And I have no problems believing g00t would contribute with only nonsensicle chatter. Btw, g00t is really [myg00t]. The clan that would cheat if they could figure it out. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 3, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 3, 2004 I wonder if g00t ever saw that... o well, it may be better this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 7, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 7, 2004 Ok, it all changes now. Thursday night I was playing CS and game locked up, video display was all garbled. I should have checked things out then. But it quickly came back up and I kept on playing. It did the same thing a little later so I shut down and didnt think about it. Come home from work on Friday and the computer is sitting there with a garbled video display. I quickly shut it down and check things out. The fan on my 9500 PRO was not working. Nothing I tried to do could get it to work. I ask my kids how long had it been like that... 'all day'. I cry. I am assuming the card is dead. I will try to get a new fan just to make for sure but I am mostly certain it is toast. So my 6800 OC is out the window. Basically I need two video cards that are mid range. Hopfully something around 125 a piece (same as the 6800 OC by itself). What is my best bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Kill3r November 7, 2004 Share All Kill3r Member November 7, 2004 (edited) a pair of 9600pro's i reckon. that sucks man. Maybe a 9800pro and a 9600 non-pro. Refurbs on newegg are going to save your donkey right now lol. 9800pro = 140 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....&type=Refurbish Edited November 7, 2004 by All Kill3r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zerodamage November 7, 2004 Share Guest zerodamage Guests November 7, 2004 AK's idea is probably best. Get a good 9800 pro type of card for your system and like a 9550 for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 7, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 7, 2004 Thanks for the quick response!! I think I have decided to no give up on my dream. I am going to get a fan for the 9500 PRO just to be for sure its dead. But I am having difficulty finding what I want. The number on the fan is 222H (ATI). That produces no results. I couldnt even find something on the ati site. The fan itself is an ADDA AD0512MX-G70 You guys know of any comprehensive fan sites (hah) that might have something to work? I don't see the need for a new heatsink and don't want to mess with that anyway. I looked in the normal places. Froogle. Newegg. etc. Even found ADDA's site but looks like they were setup to supply to manufacturers or wholesalers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zerodamage November 7, 2004 Share Guest zerodamage Guests November 7, 2004 You normally have to buy a new Heatsink and Fan combo Rev. You can however check http://www.xoxide.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Kill3r November 7, 2004 Share All Kill3r Member November 7, 2004 or set a house fan next to it on high to test it for a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 8, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 8, 2004 or set a house fan next to it on high to test it for a few minutes. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Would that work? The heatsink is designed to to draw heat away from a specific area. Would that much 'wind' still be enough? I am not even sure how to take this heatsink off. The fan screws onto the heatsink but I do not see any other fastenings for the heatsink itself. I did see on the ADDA site what the numbers and letters represent. I wonder if I could get another fan based on the specs of this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Kill3r November 8, 2004 Share All Kill3r Member November 8, 2004 yea it will take a few minutes for the heatsink to overpower the house fan. You will have plenty of time to confirm if it works or not, so you know to get a new fan or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConGregation November 8, 2004 Author Share ConGregation Member November 8, 2004 thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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