Ready to buy, is $9 more worth it?

[Space_Coyote]

Sapphire 9800 Pro $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102477R

Sapphire 9800 Pro (Open GL 2.0) $96.40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102268R

ATI 9800 Pro $99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102286R


Any advice on which one is the best value?

 

[Jae]

2nd one

 

[PZEROFGH]

you can always buy my 9800pro modded into a 9800XT. i got the ATI one.

 

[Sport1031]

9800s are way outdated. For $100, get this SAPPHIRE Radeon X700

 

[Space_Coyote]

Are you sure that's faster, it's only a 128bit interface. Also it's not refurbished, why is it $30 cheaper than a non-refurb 9800 Pro if it is better?

 

[DJ-CHRIS]

I think the 9800Pro may be a bit faster than x700 in some cases.

Anyways saphire now makes all ATI branded cards

 

[Space_Coyote]

I decided to spend $20 more and get this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150086

Much better card and has a lifetime warranty for me and whomever I eventually sell it to.

 

[hercules_upw]

I think you made a good choice..

 

[dimmelus]

Re: Ready to buy, is $9 more worth it?

If you're investing in future compatability/power... then YES it is worth it

 

[PZEROFGH]

i think you made a bad choice to go with XFX