HD2900Pro 256-bit, worth it?

Apocalypsee · Mar 13, 2008, 02:47 PM

I want a new card, and I have enough money to buy HD2900Pro 256-bit 2nd hand. I want some opinion on people who owned this card please

das müffin mann · Mar 13, 2008, 03:03 PM

i would go for the 512 if you could, how much are you paying?

Apocalypsee · Mar 13, 2008, 03:11 PM

The 512-bit costs twice as much. It costs RM480 (or 151USD), which is on my budget

das müffin mann · Mar 13, 2008, 03:18 PM

if i were you, im not sure how much the 3870's are wher your live, but if you could i would go for one of those, much less heat and power

Apocalypsee · Mar 13, 2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by das müffin mann

if i were you, im not sure how much the 3870's are wher your live, but if you could i would go for one of those, much less heat and power

The cheapest HD3870 costs RM599, but the brand is Colorful and it didn't follow reference design, but the clocks are right. While the normal Sapphire HD3870 RM700+. Either way I need to save more

How about 9600GT vs HD2900Pro? It's slightly more expensive than the Pro at RM575

Urbklr · Mar 13, 2008, 04:38 PM

9600GT would beat out the 256-Bit 2900, im pretty sure. And would be much easier on your 500Watt PSU

das müffin mann · Mar 13, 2008, 07:14 PM

yes teh 2900 is a beast of a card, but it is a very power hungry beast, if i were you i would opt for the 9600, it would eb easier on your psu, and teh 9600 is a great card

DaMulta · Mar 13, 2008, 07:40 PM

Just buy a HD3850 and OC it.

same card as the HD3870/

KainXS · Mar 15, 2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DaMulta

Just buy a HD3850 and OC it.

same card as the HD3870/

yep there you go, I have mine above the HD3870's stock clocks right now

I got my second card for 120 bucks off ebay

niko084 · Mar 15, 2008, 02:28 AM

256bit 2900s are next to worthless..

Buy a 3850/3870 they will destroy that 2900pro.

MrW · Mar 15, 2008, 03:01 AM

Your psu should work fine with a 2900Pro. The 256-bit version isn't that bad, it is very good when compared to other cards in it's price range. It is much slower than the 3850/9600gt but they usually cost much more.
If electricity in Malaysia is very expensive don't get he 2900Pro, they use lots of power. Get a 3850 instead.

Apocalypsee · Mar 15, 2008, 12:55 PM

Alright then, I'll try to aim for at least HD3850, and I guess the 512MB too. Although 9600GT is cheaper than the 512MB HD3850

My 7600GT finally died, but I still don't have enough money to buy a new cards. The 2nd hand HD2900Pro has been sold unfortunately, so I need to wait

Anymore recommendation is welcomed

VroomBang · Mar 15, 2008, 09:07 PM

I just got a 7600GT 128MB for 13GBP=26USD on ebay UK, new from a store, so not only under warranty but with a nice return policy. eBay UK is also full of great second hand cards.

With a bit of luck, you could get your HD3850 within budget, unless you're thinking about another 7600GT, which you can find dirt cheap.

Deusxmachina · Mar 16, 2008, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niko084

256bit 2900s are next to worthless..

Buy a 3850/3870 they will destroy that 2900pro.

How does the 512bit 2900 pro compare to the worthless 256bit 2900 pro?

Psychoholic · Mar 16, 2008, 02:56 AM

my 2900XT (Which is really a Pro flashed to XT) is clocked at 820 Core and 2000 Memory 24/7, and it rocks. The 512bit pro is a good buy if you can find one, mine was $159 on newegg a while back.

I dont know how much the 256bit bus would hurt it, it doesnt seem to hurt the 3870 Performance much.

AphexDreamer · Mar 16, 2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deusxmachina

How does the 512bit 2900 pro compare to the worthless 256bit 2900 pro?

Well I know that the 512 bit is a staight up an XT with lowered clocks, but the 256 Bit however is not.

GLD · Mar 16, 2008, 03:23 AM

I am real happy with my 512mb 3850. I think you will be happy with one.

KainXS · Mar 16, 2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychoholic

my 2900XT (Which is really a Pro flashed to XT) is clocked at 820 Core and 2000 Memory 24/7, and it rocks. The 512bit pro is a good buy if you can find one, mine was $159 on newegg a while back.

I dont know how much the 256bit bus would hurt it, it doesnt seem to hurt the 3870 Performance much.

it actually does hurt the performance, the 2900 series was designed to be used with a 512bit bus and the 256bit bus really hurts those cards

just check out ebay, you can get a 3850 cheap there

Deusxmachina · Mar 16, 2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KainXS

it actually does hurt the performance, the 2900 series was designed to be used with a 512bit bus and the 256bit bus really hurts those cards

Got any benchmark links for that?

KainXS · Mar 16, 2008, 11:27 PM

ohhh wait, I thought this was a GT

the Pro I think with 256bit is probably going to be a little slower than a odinary pro with probably the 3850's performance level but will run hotter and use alot more power,

I don't see these on newegg anymore, did they replace this with the GT

Apocalypsee · Mar 16, 2008, 11:30 PM

I might buy 9600GT today, I hope I made the correct decision on this

das müffin mann · Mar 17, 2008, 12:41 AM

yes you did i love my pro(512 version) but the 9600 will serve you will

yogurt_21 · Mar 17, 2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apocalypsee

I might buy 9600GT today, I hope I made the correct decision on this

you did, the 9600gt is much faster than a256-bit 2900pro, and it has less power draw.

Apocalypsee · Mar 17, 2008, 08:56 AM

Yep, you guys right. This card is awesome! I bought Albatron 9600GT. The stock cooler looks awesome (reference, but it's a beauty!). Playing Crysis like never before! 1280x960 using custom config, a lot smoother than 7600GT. I loved it.

I got 8488 3DMark06, probably because my slow CPU

Mar 13, 2008, 02:47 PM	#1
Apocalypsee Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 79 (0.03/day) Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	HD2900Pro 256-bit, worth it? I want a new card, and I have enough money to buy HD2900Pro 256-bit 2nd hand. I want some opinion on people who owned this card please

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das müffin mann Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 1,749 (0.87/day) Thanks: 353 Thanked 337 Times in 296 Posts System Specs	i would go for the 512 if you could, how much are you paying? __________________ If you can't do something better than everyone else, do it so poorly it's funny. Polaris573-Guns are metal penises.

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Mar 13, 2008, 03:11 PM	#3
Apocalypsee Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 79 (0.03/day) Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	The 512-bit costs twice as much. It costs RM480 (or 151USD), which is on my budget

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das müffin mann Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 1,749 (0.87/day) Thanks: 353 Thanked 337 Times in 296 Posts System Specs	if i were you, im not sure how much the 3870's are wher your live, but if you could i would go for one of those, much less heat and power __________________ If you can't do something better than everyone else, do it so poorly it's funny. Polaris573-Guns are metal penises.

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Urbklr Join Date: May 2007 Location: Truro, NS Canada Posts: 1,864 (0.85/day) Thanks: 139 Thanked 245 Times in 214 Posts System Specs	9600GT would beat out the 256-Bit 2900, im pretty sure. And would be much easier on your 500Watt PSU __________________

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Mar 13, 2008, 07:14 PM	#7
das müffin mann Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 1,749 (0.87/day) Thanks: 353 Thanked 337 Times in 296 Posts System Specs	yes teh 2900 is a beast of a card, but it is a very power hungry beast, if i were you i would opt for the 9600, it would eb easier on your psu, and teh 9600 is a great card __________________ If you can't do something better than everyone else, do it so poorly it's funny. Polaris573-Guns are metal penises.

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MrW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 191 (0.07/day) Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts System Specs	Your psu should work fine with a 2900Pro. The 256-bit version isn't that bad, it is very good when compared to other cards in it's price range. It is much slower than the 3850/9600gt but they usually cost much more. If electricity in Malaysia is very expensive don't get he 2900Pro, they use lots of power. Get a 3850 instead. __________________

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Mar 15, 2008, 12:55 PM	#12
Apocalypsee Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 79 (0.03/day) Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	Alright then, I'll try to aim for at least HD3850, and I guess the 512MB too. Although 9600GT is cheaper than the 512MB HD3850 My 7600GT finally died, but I still don't have enough money to buy a new cards. The 2nd hand HD2900Pro has been sold unfortunately, so I need to wait Anymore recommendation is welcomed

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KainXS Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,678 (2.27/day) Thanks: 181 Thanked 464 Times in 381 Posts System Specs	ohhh wait, I thought this was a GT the Pro I think with 256bit is probably going to be a little slower than a odinary pro with probably the 3850's performance level but will run hotter and use alot more power, I don't see these on newegg anymore, did they replace this with the GT

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Apocalypsee Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 79 (0.03/day) Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	I might buy 9600GT today, I hope I made the correct decision on this

Mar 17, 2008, 12:41 AM	#22
das müffin mann Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 1,749 (0.87/day) Thanks: 353 Thanked 337 Times in 296 Posts System Specs	yes you did i love my pro(512 version) but the 9600 will serve you will __________________ If you can't do something better than everyone else, do it so poorly it's funny. Polaris573-Guns are metal penises.

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Mar 17, 2008, 08:56 AM	#24
Apocalypsee Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 79 (0.03/day) Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	Yep, you guys right. This card is awesome! I bought Albatron 9600GT. The stock cooler looks awesome (reference, but it's a beauty!). Playing Crysis like never before! 1280x960 using custom config, a lot smoother than 7600GT. I loved it. I got 8488 3DMark06, probably because my slow CPU

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