HD2900Pro 256-bit, worth it?

Apocalypsee · Mar 13, 2008

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

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

Apocalypsee · Mar 13, 2008

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

das müffin mann · Mar 13, 2008

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

das müffin mann said:
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

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

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

Just buy a HD3850 and OC it.

same card as the HD3870/

KainXS · Mar 15, 2008

DaMulta said:
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

256bit 2900s are next to worthless..

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

MrW · Mar 15, 2008

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

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

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

niko084 said:
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

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

Deusxmachina said:
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

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

KainXS · Mar 16, 2008

Psychoholic said:
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

KainXS said:
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

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

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

das müffin mann · Mar 17, 2008

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

yogurt_21 · Mar 17, 2008

Apocalypsee said:
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

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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HD2900Pro 256-bit, worth it?

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