Video card question

bumbuzz · 02-20-2005, 06:52 PM

Could someone please tell me the difference between a Radeon 9600XT 128mb and and Radeon 9600 128MB. Note the XT. I heard somewhere that the XT is better for gaming. And also, is there a difference between the 9600XT and the 9600PRO...and or is there such thing as a Radeon 9600XTPRO...im at an intermediate level in computers, but im new when it comes to video cards, cuz ive never been into gaming or high end multimedia. Thanks for all your time

And if i can ask...what is recommended for a good gaming card ...AFFORDABLE...PLEASe...i call computer stores and they tell me to buy 700 dollar video cards...i just want something that will play most games, but is affordable...thats why ive been looking on ebay for these 9600's...and ive heard ATI has some of the best graphics cards, even though the 9600 is a little bit old....thanks again for all your time.

**Cromewell** · 02-20-2005, 07:12 PM

the 9600XT basically just runs at higher clock speeds than the plain 9600. The XT is better for gaming. A 9800 Pro or 9800XT would be really good for games but if you are realistic with the graphics settings (ie. don't set everything to full just because) a 9600 will work good

bumbuzz · 02-20-2005, 07:50 PM

Will the 9600XT pretty much play any game...i know it may not play some of the highest end games at full graphics and best resolution, but is this graphics card overall...enough? lol thanks

bumbuzz · 02-20-2005, 08:07 PM

Is the 9600PRO just as good as the 9600XT? Thanks again

BAKA21090 · 02-20-2005, 08:08 PM

I have a Radeon 9600XT and i love it my friend has a normal 9600 and my fps are about 10-12 fps better and i ahve had mine for aprox 1 year and i still have yet to find a game that will not run with it.

bumbuzz · 02-20-2005, 08:09 PM

Is the 9600PRO just as good as the 9600XT? Thanks again

**Praetor** · 02-21-2005, 08:23 AM

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Is the 9600PRO just as good as the 9600XT? Thanks again

Its about 100MHz off if I recall correctly

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Is the 9600PRO just as good as the 9600XT? Thanks again

Uh, im certain you could have extrapolated from post #5? If not its only 100MHz off so not a big difference

Blue · 02-21-2005, 05:19 PM

There is not much difference at all as Praetor as mentioned ;-). Also yea the 9600 Pro can run anygame that I can think of but when I played doom 3 with it all the way through it where slow as heck ;-). I would not do it again now that i'm spoiled on a better card but yea it'll run the games. Also it runs Half Life 2 very well which I have installed on my fiances computer and play Lan with a bud now and again.... Hmmmmm Farcry plays fairly well with it also and I'm not sure If I've mentioned but all these games where played ah "high" settings but not necessarily the highest of settings.

**Praetor** · 02-21-2005, 05:36 PM

Ya I ran a 9600Pro for a few weeks and FarCry was a decently enjoyable experience, 1280x1024 was even playable with max everything except AA/AF. Dropping to 1024x768 let me add some AA/AF but i didnt dare jack it much

Blue · 02-21-2005, 05:49 PM

I suppose I should have mentioned that :-). These games wher and are played whith the drivers set to performance and not quality. Of course the games just look superb anyhow :-).

02-20-2005, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
bumbuzz New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7	Video card question Could someone please tell me the difference between a Radeon 9600XT 128mb and and Radeon 9600 128MB. Note the XT. I heard somewhere that the XT is better for gaming. And also, is there a difference between the 9600XT and the 9600PRO...and or is there such thing as a Radeon 9600XTPRO...im at an intermediate level in computers, but im new when it comes to video cards, cuz ive never been into gaming or high end multimedia. Thanks for all your time And if i can ask...what is recommended for a good gaming card ...AFFORDABLE...PLEASe...i call computer stores and they tell me to buy 700 dollar video cards...i just want something that will play most games, but is affordable...thats why ive been looking on ebay for these 9600's...and ive heard ATI has some of the best graphics cards, even though the 9600 is a little bit old....thanks again for all your time.

02-20-2005, 07:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,802	the 9600XT basically just runs at higher clock speeds than the plain 9600. The XT is better for gaming. A 9800 Pro or 9800XT would be really good for games but if you are realistic with the graphics settings (ie. don't set everything to full just because) a 9600 will work good __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

02-20-2005, 08:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
BAKA21090 New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,pa Posts: 12	I have a Radeon 9600XT and i love it my friend has a normal 9600 and my fps are about 10-12 fps better and i ahve had mine for aprox 1 year and i still have yet to find a game that will not run with it. __________________ baka :D

02-21-2005, 05:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Blue VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Ontario Age: 36 Posts: 3,563	There is not much difference at all as Praetor as mentioned ;-). Also yea the 9600 Pro can run anygame that I can think of but when I played doom 3 with it all the way through it where slow as heck ;-). I would not do it again now that i'm spoiled on a better card but yea it'll run the games. Also it runs Half Life 2 very well which I have installed on my fiances computer and play Lan with a bud now and again.... Hmmmmm Farcry plays fairly well with it also and I'm not sure If I've mentioned but all these games where played ah "high" settings but not necessarily the highest of settings. __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

02-21-2005, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 19,953	Ya I ran a 9600Pro for a few weeks and FarCry was a decently enjoyable experience, 1280x1024 was even playable with max everything except AA/AF. Dropping to 1024x768 let me add some AA/AF but i didnt dare jack it much __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

02-20-2005, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
bumbuzz New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7	Will the 9600XT pretty much play any game...i know it may not play some of the highest end games at full graphics and best resolution, but is this graphics card overall...enough? lol thanks

02-20-2005, 08:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
bumbuzz New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7	Is the 9600PRO just as good as the 9600XT? Thanks again

02-20-2005, 08:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
bumbuzz New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7	Is the 9600PRO just as good as the 9600XT? Thanks again

02-21-2005, 05:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blue VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Ontario Age: 36 Posts: 3,563	I suppose I should have mentioned that :-). These games wher and are played whith the drivers set to performance and not quality. Of course the games just look superb anyhow :-). __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

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