Hd2900gt?

technicks · Feb 13, 2008

Hi there.

Should i buy an HD 2900GT for €79.00?
A online store here has them on sale. Would be a nice backup card.

So yes or no.

Scrizz · Feb 13, 2008

if you can't get your hands on a pro, then yes

technicks · Feb 13, 2008

Please guys. A little help would be appreciated.

das müffin mann · Feb 13, 2008

yes, i love mein, gets a little hot if you oc the crap out of it

but other than that i havent had any problems with heat or power- im runnig a pro, same card just lower clocks, but if you can get your hands on a pro for cheaper then do it

niko084 · Feb 13, 2008

2900GT is BARELY better than a 8600GTS...

2900Pro is pretty good especially if its a 512bit version.
*Flash to XT*

AddSub · Feb 13, 2008

I got my hands on one 2900GT card about two months ago and I benchmarked the heck out if it. I did a series of benchmarks: 3DMark 01, 03, 05, 06 and Fur. On the same machine it outperformed an x1900xt card in 3DMark 03, but it was slower by about 10% in 3DMark 01. Not a bad card, but it eats a lot of power and its pretty large so make sure you got enough clearance. (Any large NB/SB heatsinks or similar)

2900Pro 512bit, 512MB cards are great, but out of stock in most places and pricey as well, although Newegg had some a month or so ago for $170.

candle_86 · Feb 13, 2008

actully if you can find one over there get the 8800GS, it can tie an HD3850 and costs slightly less

niko084 · Feb 13, 2008

candle_86 said:
actully if you can find one over there get the 8800GS, it can tie an HD3850 and costs slightly less

Eh slightly more in the USA at least...

Xaser04 · Feb 14, 2008

niko084 said:
Eh slightly more in the USA at least...

The OP is in the Netherlands.

Deusxmachina · Feb 15, 2008

technicks said:
Should i buy an HD 2900GT for €79.00?
A online store here has them on sale. Would be a nice backup card.

Depends what else you can get for that price there. The pro version is an underclocked XT. Some have the 256-bit memory bus too instead of 512, but that hardly matters. The GT is a seriously cut-down version of the XT, so it better have a seriously cut-down price.

If just wanting a backup card, I wouldn't bother unless your choices there are limited. Something like a 7600GS/GT or 2400pro is good enough for a backup card.

Scrizz · Feb 15, 2008

2900gt is much better than 2400pro ....

cdawall · Feb 15, 2008

its a good little card for a back up but runs hot and uses a ton of watts...

so yes from me

Deusxmachina · Feb 15, 2008

Scrizz said:
2900gt is much better than 2400pro ....

Of course it is. But "backup card" conjures up images of a card you use during the week your old one breaks and your new one is on order.

Scrizz · Feb 15, 2008

at least he can have a decent backup card

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Hd2900gt?

technicks

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technicks

das müffin mann

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