nVidia GeForce 6800 vs. Radeon 9800 PRO

[mski]

What do you all think I should do????????

CHAINTECH nVIDIA GeForce 6800 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "AA6800B1" -RETAIL

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-084&depa=1

Specifications:
Chipset: nVIDIA GeForce 6800
Memory: 128MB DDR
BUS: AGP 8X/4X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out(S-Video) + DVI
Support 3D API: DirectX 9.0(Shader Model 3.0), OpenGL 1.5
Cable/Accessories: S-Video Cable (150cm), Composite Cable, SV to AV Cable, DVI to VGA Adapter, Power Cable, Manual, 6 CD
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048x1536@85Hz
Retail Box

PRICE: $282.00

OR

Althon Micro Radeon 9800 PRO 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)

http://www.shopping.com/xPF-Althon_M...adeon_9800_PRO

Manufacturer: Sapphire/Althon Micro Mfg. Part #: 100556 Code: D-100556 Weight: 2 Pounds Quantity: Features:RADEON 9800 Pro, 128MB, High Performance gaming support, DVI, TV, CRT, S-video Bulk package.
Interface AGP 8x
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Compatibility PC
Technical Features
Form Factor Plug-in card
Graphic Processors Qty. 1
Installed Memory 256 MB
Memory Tech DDR SDRAM
Data Width 256-bit
Max. Screen Resolution 2048 x 1536

PRICE:$229.00

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[proffit]

no wuestion go withthe 6800. heh if you are ever given the choice go with the 6800

[mski]

proffit -- why would you say to go with the 6800 over the 9800. I've heard it a lot on TechIMO. Just wondering why take a 128 MB over the 256

[Ultima]

Cause the 6800 is the new line of nVidia, and it is better then the 9800Pro 256Mb.

Memory isn't everything ya know, look at the 9800Pro 128Mb vs the 5900U 256Mb.

The 9800Pro won most of the times in benchmarks.

[vikeor]

the 9800pro is already outdated man... 6800 is ur thing

[Ultima]

I wouldn't say that the card is outdated, that is not true.

It was a top of the line model before the new cards came along.

Now it can be considered as midrange.

[mski]

So the 6800 can outperform the 9800 pro. That's the feeling I've been getting from people on TechIMO

[DanGrease]

Yes it can, but thats because its the newer video card.
I have a Radeon 9800 and its great. But if you have the bucks, opt for the Geforce.
As stated before here, and most people should really know this, the memory isn't everything.

-- Dan

[Bethman]

Are you aware of the ATI RADEON X800 PRO AGP 8X 256MB? It is another choice if you are looking for top of the line cards. It'll cost you around $394.00 US if you are willing to spend some more on this bad boy.

[||Console||]

Get a x800pro vivo these can be moded in to a full x800 xt pe all the pipe lines working