The Radeon 9800 NON-Pro

by **Freedom** » Tue Jun 17, 2003 6:27 pm

Does anyone know anything about the ATI Radeon 9800 "NON" Pro?

I was at Best Buy at lunch today and saw the Radeon 9800 was only $299. I was SO excited that I grabbed it and ran to the check out before they could correct their mistake. It was only when I got home that I noticed it is the 9800, and not the 9800 PRO. The strange thing is that I cannot find any info on the card - not even at http://www.ati.com

I haven't opened it yet because I think I might return it.

by **shockwave203** » Tue Jun 17, 2003 6:51 pm

http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33692175&highlight=9800+non

do some reading on these forums, people know their stuff on that site.

by **Freedom** » Tue Jun 17, 2003 11:46 pm

Thanks. I did just that and decided to keep the card. I Overclocked it to the PRO levels and everything runs like a dream. Some of those sites had the thing OCed to insane levels.

Overall I am very impressed. I am getting higher FPS but not by a bunch (over my Ti4200 believe it or not), but it's just beautiful. I am amazed. Especially in BF. WOW!!!

by **bayotanzk** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 1:50 am

They are usually cards that are "powered by ATI", but not made by ATI. Have seen some real deals on computer upgrades. Gammers fantasy these days!!!

by **Freedom** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 10:58 pm

No. This one is made by ATI in the ATI box exactly like the PRO model - just slightly slower clock speeds and $100 cheaper.

But as far as the ones made by other manufacturers - those often tend to be better - like the Sapphire Radeons for example.

The Radeon 9800 NON-Pro

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