Confused about these 2 cards

[Oobie-]

THis:
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/produ...oductID=545381
and
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/produ...oductID=545382

Are the same price on today only, but the latter is only 1000mhz memory speed. I am confused, could someone explain whats going on here?

Thanks

[DavidM]

Simply due to different purchasing prices.

[Oobie-]

I see, but what about the RAM speeds, why is the latter 1000mhz slower?

[kalniel]

It's not slower. Scan are listing one as 'effective' speed and the other as 'actual' speed.

The actual speed of both cards is 1000mhz, but because it's double data rate RAM (DDR) the effective speed is 2000mhz.

As you can see, both cards are identical, it's just the bundle/packaging that's different.

[moogle]

I see, but what about the RAM speeds, why is the latter 1000mhz slower?

should always check manufacturers website.

[Oobie-]

Ahh kalniel - I knew I was missing something, cheers. Which leads to, which one has a better bundle!?

I did check the website and it states
-512MB GDDR4 onboard memory (1550MHz)

which didn't help.

Thanks guys

[kalniel]

Ahh kalniel - I knew I was missing something, cheers. Which leads to, which one has a better bundle!?

I did check the website and it states
-512MB GDDR4 onboard memory (1550MHz)

That's the x1900xtx, not the x1950xtx.

Afraid I don't know about the bundles. Look up some reviews of HIS and Sapphire cards to give you some ideas.