Building A Computer

[DWk]

he only got 3 stars, uc?

[bigdawgfoxx]

Originally posted by john_malkie2010@11 December 2003 - 11:54
3) the 9800se can be softmodded to 9800pro speed but u need to buy one of the 9800se All In Wonder versions ive been told then the chances are supposed to be bout 60-70% for the softmod

I hate that. Why would he want to take a CHANCE that it might be able to get a better card...I would just get the 9600XT..very good card.

[Virtualbody1234]

Originally posted by DWk@11 December 2003 - 13:14
he only got 3 stars, uc?

Stars don't mean anything.

[john_malkie2010]

the 9800se is as good a card as the 9600xt plus u get the chance that u can soft mod it

[bigdawgfoxx]

no its not the 9600XT is like 175Mhz faster core and 100Mhz faster Memory.

[john_malkie2010]

from that statement u must think that a 9600xt is a better card than a 9800pro

[bigdawgfoxx]

well the 9800 Pro has faster memory but slower core..I know its about more then that but I would just figure the SE, being cheaper then the 9600XT, would have been stripped of any special features and runs slow.

[john_malkie2010]

the 9800se runs at the same clock speed and same memory speed as a 9800pro....it also uses the same core...but instead of the usual 8 pipelines which a 9800pro has they have shut down 4 of them and sell it as a 9800se....with a softmod 60-70% of these 9800se aiw cards can have the xtra 4 pipelines opened up again which means u have a 9800pro....even if u dont u still get a card that is about equal with a 9600xt except u get the benefits of the all in wonder xtras

[bigdawgfoxx]

Ok...the 9800 SE does not run as fast as a 9800PRO or as fast as a 9600XT damn...look at the specs. I cant even find an ATI 9800SE All In Wonder.

[_John_Lennon_]

Couple things.

About the SE. You know, theres a reason its a hell of alot less than a regular 9800......

A 9600 AIW is about 200 on newegg, a 9600 regular is roughly 135, all of which will run halo FINE.

About the memory. Its a fine memory company (kingston) however, I would suggest going for 400Mhz (3200) ddr-Ram to overclock alot more. Look at their 3200 Geil Ram, which is usually about 85 bucks, give or take a few. I am using it, and it got me to the specs in my sig, EASY.

About the case: Save yourself 50 dollars and go with the asipre Dreamer cases. They are great value, u get 3 fans with grills, and they are LED. You also get the window, and a temp sensor on the front I believe. Those actaully look quite cool, and are half the price of ANTEC brand cases.

If you are set on those stupid antec towers, atleast go with the cheiftec brand, u can get a windowed one, for about 75, and a non window one for about 65.