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technicks
02-13-2008, 04:31 PM
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
02-13-2008, 04:37 PM
if you can't get your hands on a pro, then yes
technicks
02-13-2008, 07:19 PM
Please guys. A little help would be appreciated.:)
das müffin mann
02-13-2008, 07:33 PM
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
02-13-2008, 08:30 PM
2900GT is BARELY better than a 8600GTS...

2900Pro is pretty good especially if its a 512bit version.
*Flash to XT*
AddSub
02-13-2008, 09:05 PM
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)

http://img.techpowerup.org/080213/2900gt258.jpg

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
02-13-2008, 09:27 PM
actully if you can find one over there get the 8800GS, it can tie an HD3850 and costs slightly less
niko084
02-13-2008, 09:30 PM
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
02-14-2008, 11:41 AM
Eh slightly more in the USA at least...

The OP is in the Netherlands.
Deusxmachina
02-15-2008, 11:32 AM
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
02-15-2008, 02:15 PM
2900gt is much better than 2400pro ....
cdawall
02-15-2008, 02:21 PM
its a good little card for a back up but runs hot and uses a ton of watts...


so yes from me :D
Deusxmachina
02-15-2008, 03:20 PM
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
02-15-2008, 03:34 PM
at least he can have a decent backup card