Sapphire 9800 pro 256MB

[Jaden]

Well, in the "Average Joe Video Card" sticky thread, it said the 9800 pro 256MB is the same as the 9800 xt but underclocked. If you look at the two boards :

9800 pro
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=14-102-340-05.JPG/14-102-340-02.JPG/14-102-340-03.JPG

9800 xt
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage...23-03.JPG/14-102-323-02.JPG/14-102-323-01.JPG

The boards are identical. Someone, however, told me I may have to flash the video card bios (I've never even heard of that!). I was just curious if anyone could verify and if I have to, link me to a helpful video card bios flashing webpage.

Thanks in advance
-Alex Moore

 

[HRslammR]

eh ya don't need to flash it. just run it at xt speeds and enjoy!

 

[Poison]

I don't think there are too many who did this............9800pro 256mb is also rare than 9800xt.

 

[kovermours]

Why didn't you just buy an XT? It's like $5 canadian more

 

[Jaden]

The 9800 xt on newegg is well over 400
The 9800 pro 256mb refurb is 225

 

[KickAssCop]

http://softmod.ocfaq.com/bios.php for all the bioses..

and yeah it does work people have done it see the customer reviews even..

MAKE SURE that the refurb is on a 9800XT pcb!

 

[V0ltage]

if you flash it, it makes the card more efficient by using the 9800XT instructions, and it also enables overdrive and temperature monitering.
Just get a nice cooler such as a VGA silencer or Giant III and some nice ramsinks.

 

[StrongBadia]

Other than the flash stopping midway, are there any potential hazards of flashing one of these cards?

 

[Jaden]

looks pretty plain and simple
Thanks a million KickAssCop, I'll let you know how it turned out.