9800 pro - disappointing

[athlon_xp_2800]

I recently upgraded my 3-year-old Ti4600 to a Sapphire 9800 pro. I've been very disappointed with the 9800's performance compared to the Ti4600 - very little improvement when playing games really - its a bit better with Chronicles of Riddick and Vampire Masquerade but no better at all with HL2. This is the first ATI card I've used and could be the last. I wish I'd saved up a few more pounds and gone for a 6600GT.

Oh well, you live and learn. If anyone is thinking of getting a 9800 pro (as they now seem to be dropping substantially in price) then they may want to think again.

Have you checked on all specs of your 9800 Pro? My VisionTek has a 256 bit memory bus, IIRC some Powercolor, Sapphire and other makes have actually cut that in half, which could affect performance too!

[oralpain]

what is the best way to benchmark my system other than 3Dmark?

Your favorite game.

[noah]

Your favorite game.

very well said...i mean after all thats what counts eh!


(unless of course you love your benching then fair play, but i like the games)