Originally Posted by Ceefer
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.