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dMw Chit Chat => The Beer Bar => Technology Section => Topic started by: Dingo on June 03, 2004, 10:57:26 PM

Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Dingo on June 03, 2004, 10:57:26 PM
yes I know the new architecture is just around the corner but FULL RETAIL at this

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/)  

price :dribble:  :dribble:


only just (2 months ago) splashed on the Lite version for £140.00
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Barley on June 04, 2004, 12:21:59 PM
Is that a good 9800 then?
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Anonymous on June 04, 2004, 12:53:25 PM
A more precise link might be helpful :)
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Barley on June 04, 2004, 01:02:16 PM
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Onl...ek_Only_25.html (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_This_Week_Only_25.html)
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Dingo on June 04, 2004, 04:31:07 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by BlueBall@Jun 4 2004, 11:53 AM
A more precise link might be helpful :)
...........the link was to the page advertising the product and price BB......Precision costs extra!!  ;)  :D  :D
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Anonymous on June 04, 2004, 09:56:08 PM
doh!
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: GhostMjr on June 04, 2004, 10:06:31 PM
link saved for when i start building my new computer!
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Barley on June 04, 2004, 11:10:48 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by GhostMjr@Jun 4 2004, 09:06 PM
link saved for when i start building my new computer!
Note that it's only offer of the *week* :)
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Maus on June 04, 2004, 11:51:43 PM
Trust this topic to appear the day I got my 9800pro. Oh well - if I'd got the same model from these people it would have saved me four whole pennies (I paid £159.99, they have it for £159.95). :)
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: DarkAngel on June 06, 2004, 02:23:33 AM
DOH i payed 40 quid more and that was for the 9800 AIW sigh......
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Dingo on June 12, 2004, 12:33:38 AM
.........and it just keeps getting better!!


http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/)

Hercules 3D Prophet 9800 Pro 128MB DDR - OEM (GX-032-HE)
Based on the RADEONâ,,¢ 9800 PRO â€" the fastest, most visually advanced 3D chipset on the planet(wellm it's still pretty good) â€" the ultra-powerful 3D Prophet 9800 Pro graphics board features a 256-bit DDR memory interface and 8-pixel pipeline engine for the ultimate in hardcore fragging, 128MB of DDR RAM, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, OpenGL® hardware support, incredible core (380Mhz) and Ram (340Mhz DDR) clocks, advanced filtering technologies (Anisotropic Filtering up to X16 and Full Scene Anti-Aliasing up to 6x) for high-quality rendering without a compromise in framerates. As usual, Hercules has developed a set of customized features to exceed gamers’ already high expectations. This technological wonder will definitively transform the gaming experience of demanding users, immersing them in a world of photorealism and visual amazement.

- 380MHz core and 340 MHz DDR RAM frequencies
- Supports DirectX 9
- AGP 8X/4X/2
- Cool Blue PCB
- Unique Copper cooling system
- Heatsinks on the RAM, back of the GPU and voltage controllers
- Heatsinks fixed with Thermal Adhesive
- Silent cooling fan (< 28 dB) with blue LED




...............a Hercules 3D Prophet 9800 Pro at just £99.99 + VAT....that's £117.49 to you the lucky buyer......I want another one at that price!!

me wants another....anyone wanna buy a Russian Blue, an American Cocker or Mrs Dingo
(the first two will obviously cost more!! :D )



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Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: TeaLeaf on June 12, 2004, 07:27:05 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Dingo@Jun 12 2004, 12:33 AM
Hercules 3D Prophet 9800 Pro 128MB DDR - OEM (GX-032-HE)
Remember the OEM comes with now software or giftbag etc.  So no HL2 voucher for you.

TL.
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: smite on June 12, 2004, 02:36:13 PM
mmmm ... not sure about overclockers i hear they are crap  :whistle:
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Norm on June 12, 2004, 03:42:46 PM
Had one or two head to head with there returns department tbh,they charge to check faulty goods,even when found to be faulty I was still charged. <_< Eventually had to get tradeing standards involved when they returned to me faulty goods I had sent back(ultraviolet marker ;) ).They have good service delivery wise and keen priceing(except memory ;) ) but rmas are a nightmare imo.  :whistle:
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: Vincentvega on June 12, 2004, 03:58:18 PM
iam more interested in that amd 64 chip at that price :dribble:
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: ALpHA on June 13, 2004, 06:11:52 AM
erm....one nooob question...

ummm...is it safe to overclock cards? cause i just got a 9800pro 256MB and i was wondering if my card would explode if i overclock it or something...

 :blink:
Title: 9800 Pro Retail
Post by: TeaLeaf on June 13, 2004, 09:18:38 AM
As with any overclocking you run a risk you will damage your hardware.  However, with graphics cards is that when you start overclocking it what usually happens is that you start to see artifacts on the screen before it locks up and before any damage is done.   If you make sure the GPU cooling is good and have good cooling on the RAM chips then you'll maximise the chance of a good overclock on your card.

I don't know whihc particular card you have, but most 9800 Pro 256MB cards will allow you to overclock the GPU by about 10% and the RAM by slightly less 5-7%.  Radclocker or similar will allow you to overclock the card by simply dragging a slider.  When you o/c the card, try running it through numerous several continuous loops of a graphics enchmark to simulate how it will perform under prolonged load.  If you start seeing artifacts then stop the test and back off the overclock againa nd re-run.  As with all overclocking, take single steps as you increase the overclock.

TL.