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Sapphire Radeon 9600 256MB DDR TV/DVI Retail
Product Code: 601928
Availability: In Stock
£106.92 including VAT
£91.00 excluding VAT
The sapphire range of graphics cards takes games to the next level with awesome FPS and breathtaking visual images. Incorporating 8 x AGP technologies for increased bandwidth to speed to up even the hungriest of games.
• 256MB DDR memory accelerates the latest 3D games
• Double Data Rate memory removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users with faster 3D graphics
• Industry's only 4-pipeline graphics solution in its 2nd generation, providing twice the rendering power of any currently competing product.
• Supports the new AGP 8X standard, providing a high-speed link between the graphics board and the rest of the PC (2.0 GB/sec)
• First to fully support DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
• VIVO (Video-in & Video-Out) Optional
• New SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
• SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1 technology enhances image quality by removing jagged edges and bringing out fine texture detail, without compromising performance
• 128-bit floating-point colour precision allows for a greater range of colours and brightness
• Unique VIDEOSHADER™ engine uses programmable pixel shaders to accelerate video processing and provide better-looking visuals
• ATI's new FULLSTREAM™ technology removes blocky artifacts from Streaming and Internet video and provides sharper image quality
Soz, about the long piece of info! :) (PS. Will it run Half-Life 2 and Doom3 well?)
Product Code: 601928
Availability: In Stock
£106.92 including VAT
£91.00 excluding VAT
The sapphire range of graphics cards takes games to the next level with awesome FPS and breathtaking visual images. Incorporating 8 x AGP technologies for increased bandwidth to speed to up even the hungriest of games.
• 256MB DDR memory accelerates the latest 3D games
• Double Data Rate memory removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users with faster 3D graphics
• Industry's only 4-pipeline graphics solution in its 2nd generation, providing twice the rendering power of any currently competing product.
• Supports the new AGP 8X standard, providing a high-speed link between the graphics board and the rest of the PC (2.0 GB/sec)
• First to fully support DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
• VIVO (Video-in & Video-Out) Optional
• New SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
• SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1 technology enhances image quality by removing jagged edges and bringing out fine texture detail, without compromising performance
• 128-bit floating-point colour precision allows for a greater range of colours and brightness
• Unique VIDEOSHADER™ engine uses programmable pixel shaders to accelerate video processing and provide better-looking visuals
• ATI's new FULLSTREAM™ technology removes blocky artifacts from Streaming and Internet video and provides sharper image quality
Soz, about the long piece of info! :) (PS. Will it run Half-Life 2 and Doom3 well?)
Goatboy wrote:
> Don't ask whether anyone thinks it's worth it.
> You'll get negative opinions from supposedly tech-heads, those that
> don't have anything similar and feel they have to justify their own
> purchases, or "Yeah! I luv it!!!"
Anytime you want to have a chat about pixel pipelines, floating point precision or DX9 code paths, then please start a thread - it would be interesting to say the least. We will then see who is the ‘supposed’ tech head and who is talk BS for no reason.
A few people on these boards do know what they are talking about.
Oh and if you make an informed decision concerning the Hardware you buy for your PC, you should never have to 'justify' the produced you have bought because it'll be the best you can get, for your money. The only people who have to justify what they have in their comp are people who buy there hardware blind, and this means if they don't know what they are buying from their own knowledge, they should ask - on, say, a PC chat forum!
And the guy who started this thread should get the 9600 XT, or if that is too much cash, as said, the 9600Pro is also an excellent card.
> Don't ask whether anyone thinks it's worth it.
> You'll get negative opinions from supposedly tech-heads, those that
> don't have anything similar and feel they have to justify their own
> purchases, or "Yeah! I luv it!!!"
Anytime you want to have a chat about pixel pipelines, floating point precision or DX9 code paths, then please start a thread - it would be interesting to say the least. We will then see who is the ‘supposed’ tech head and who is talk BS for no reason.
A few people on these boards do know what they are talking about.
Oh and if you make an informed decision concerning the Hardware you buy for your PC, you should never have to 'justify' the produced you have bought because it'll be the best you can get, for your money. The only people who have to justify what they have in their comp are people who buy there hardware blind, and this means if they don't know what they are buying from their own knowledge, they should ask - on, say, a PC chat forum!
And the guy who started this thread should get the 9600 XT, or if that is too much cash, as said, the 9600Pro is also an excellent card.
well, my FX5600 was a little more than that...
gamezfreak wrote:
> I say its pointless to purchase that card.
>
> You know why? Because it's got 256mb of memory, Games/applications at
> the moment don't really need such an excessive amount of video RAM,
> so it will go unused. 128mb is fine, and I suggest going for the
> 9600PRO or the 9600XT because they peform better then the non-pro
> version.
>
> Go on www.ebuyer.co.uk and type "51440" in the search box -
> Thats the graphics card you want :)
Absolutely right. The 9600 pro is an asskicker, you should always buy the best card that you can afford.
> I say its pointless to purchase that card.
>
> You know why? Because it's got 256mb of memory, Games/applications at
> the moment don't really need such an excessive amount of video RAM,
> so it will go unused. 128mb is fine, and I suggest going for the
> 9600PRO or the 9600XT because they peform better then the non-pro
> version.
>
> Go on www.ebuyer.co.uk and type "51440" in the search box -
> Thats the graphics card you want :)
Absolutely right. The 9600 pro is an asskicker, you should always buy the best card that you can afford.
Well Goatboy I think you should reconsider your opinon, as from what I've seen of gamezfreak and Uncle Albert, they are experts in their field and know alot about computers and computer hardware/software, and they are not "techno heads", simply knowedgeable. So, n00b, I think you should take whatever advice gamezfreak and Uncle Albert gice you as it will be trustworthy and given by someone who knows their stuff.
Goatboy wrote:
> Don't ask whether anyone thinks it's worth it.
> You'll get negative opinions from supposedly tech-heads, those that
> don't have anything similar and feel they have to justify their own
> purchases, or "Yeah! I luv it!!!"
That's the biggest load of tosh I've read all day. Congratulations.
> Don't ask whether anyone thinks it's worth it.
> You'll get negative opinions from supposedly tech-heads, those that
> don't have anything similar and feel they have to justify their own
> purchases, or "Yeah! I luv it!!!"
That's the biggest load of tosh I've read all day. Congratulations.
Goatboy wrote:
> Don't ask whether anyone thinks it's worth it.
> You'll get negative opinions from supposedly tech-heads
I guess that was reffering to myself.
Note - I don't even own any of those cards. I know more aabout them though.
> Don't ask whether anyone thinks it's worth it.
> You'll get negative opinions from supposedly tech-heads
I guess that was reffering to myself.
Note - I don't even own any of those cards. I know more aabout them though.
I'd say it's worth it if you can get it for the price quoted there.
Don't ask whether anyone thinks it's worth it.
You'll get negative opinions from supposedly tech-heads, those that don't have anything similar and feel they have to justify their own purchases, or "Yeah! I luv it!!!"
You'll get negative opinions from supposedly tech-heads, those that don't have anything similar and feel they have to justify their own purchases, or "Yeah! I luv it!!!"
I say its pointless to purchase that card.
You know why? Because it's got 256mb of memory, Games/applications at the moment don't really need such an excessive amount of video RAM, so it will go unused. 128mb is fine, and I suggest going for the 9600PRO or the 9600XT because they peform better then the non-pro version.
Go on www.ebuyer.co.uk and type "51440" in the search box - Thats the graphics card you want :)
You know why? Because it's got 256mb of memory, Games/applications at the moment don't really need such an excessive amount of video RAM, so it will go unused. 128mb is fine, and I suggest going for the 9600PRO or the 9600XT because they peform better then the non-pro version.
Go on www.ebuyer.co.uk and type "51440" in the search box - Thats the graphics card you want :)
Sapphire Radeon 9600 256MB DDR TV/DVI Retail
Product Code: 601928
Availability: In Stock
£106.92 including VAT
£91.00 excluding VAT
The sapphire range of graphics cards takes games to the next level with awesome FPS and breathtaking visual images. Incorporating 8 x AGP technologies for increased bandwidth to speed to up even the hungriest of games.
• 256MB DDR memory accelerates the latest 3D games
• Double Data Rate memory removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users with faster 3D graphics
• Industry's only 4-pipeline graphics solution in its 2nd generation, providing twice the rendering power of any currently competing product.
• Supports the new AGP 8X standard, providing a high-speed link between the graphics board and the rest of the PC (2.0 GB/sec)
• First to fully support DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
• VIVO (Video-in & Video-Out) Optional
• New SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
• SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1 technology enhances image quality by removing jagged edges and bringing out fine texture detail, without compromising performance
• 128-bit floating-point colour precision allows for a greater range of colours and brightness
• Unique VIDEOSHADER™ engine uses programmable pixel shaders to accelerate video processing and provide better-looking visuals
• ATI's new FULLSTREAM™ technology removes blocky artifacts from Streaming and Internet video and provides sharper image quality
Soz, about the long piece of info! :) (PS. Will it run Half-Life 2 and Doom3 well?)
Product Code: 601928
Availability: In Stock
£106.92 including VAT
£91.00 excluding VAT
The sapphire range of graphics cards takes games to the next level with awesome FPS and breathtaking visual images. Incorporating 8 x AGP technologies for increased bandwidth to speed to up even the hungriest of games.
• 256MB DDR memory accelerates the latest 3D games
• Double Data Rate memory removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users with faster 3D graphics
• Industry's only 4-pipeline graphics solution in its 2nd generation, providing twice the rendering power of any currently competing product.
• Supports the new AGP 8X standard, providing a high-speed link between the graphics board and the rest of the PC (2.0 GB/sec)
• First to fully support DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
• VIVO (Video-in & Video-Out) Optional
• New SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
• SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1 technology enhances image quality by removing jagged edges and bringing out fine texture detail, without compromising performance
• 128-bit floating-point colour precision allows for a greater range of colours and brightness
• Unique VIDEOSHADER™ engine uses programmable pixel shaders to accelerate video processing and provide better-looking visuals
• ATI's new FULLSTREAM™ technology removes blocky artifacts from Streaming and Internet video and provides sharper image quality
Soz, about the long piece of info! :) (PS. Will it run Half-Life 2 and Doom3 well?)