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Please bear with me...

Is an ATi 9800 Pro 128MB overclocked to XT speeds just as fast an an XT, or are there any architecture/core differences that would still set them apart?

Secondly, I still have one of the old Northwood 1.6A CPUs at 2133 and was wondering if getting such a card would be a waste? If I had a choice between a 9800 Pro@ XT speeds and say a 5950 Ultra for about $80 cheaper....should I go with the Geforce card instead, or is the ATi card that much superior that it's worth $80 more despite my somewhat limited CPU?

Thanks!
 
Yes, a 9800 pro OCed would perform the same as the 9800XT, except the 9800XT has 256MB of ram. That extra ram is (virtually) completely useless in today's games so the performance should be right on.
As far as core differences, the only difference is having a temp probe for overdrive and, of course, running at higher speeds. I hope i answered your question.
 
oops.. didnt read the rest of your thread. :rolleyes:
Anyways, with that CPU I think you would be very cpu limited and would not notice a difference performance-wise. The only difference is IQ, and i dont think the difference is worth $80
There, NOW i hope i answered your questions.
 
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