Author Topic: Video Cards (Read 1857 times)

Jay · « **on:** March 07, 2003, 10:31:00 AM »

On MacMalls site they show the Radeon 8500 as 10 dollars more than the 9000 model. The 8500 is 179$ and the 9000 is 169$. Why is this? The 9000 is the better of the two right? They both have 64 mb.

Earlier I said I wasn't going to get a new video card... I think I am going to now and look for a cheaper LCD... Or maybe I will go with another CRT... Are "they" still saying that CRT is better for graphic design work than LCD? I know that used to be the case. Is it still true?
Jay

kelly · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2003, 10:39:00 AM »

The 8500 is better for some things. Some Games.

The 9000 Pro was $130. Not now.

http://dealmac.com/articles/48041.html

I'd recommend the 9000 Pro.

Gary S · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2003, 10:47:00 AM »

Kelly's right. They are both 64mb cards. The 9000 Pro is newer. The 8500 is better for certain games. It renders textures differently in certain games.

I tried to find a link but couldn't. they had a comparison somewhere.

kelly · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2003, 12:05:00 PM »

Jay. You should probably take advantage of ATI's tradeup Program.

https://apps.ati.com/trade-up/

http://dealmac.com/articles/45611.html

Some comparisons.

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/video.html

Jay · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2003, 12:48:00 PM »

Wow. That trade up program sounds good. Lets see if i get this right though. The 9000 is $79, plus the $50 security deposit which I get back. so I am really only paying $79 plus S&H for the card?

When do I send in my existing video card? Before I receive my new card, or after?

The 9000 does not say Mac on the trade up site. Is it the mac version?

kelly · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2003, 09:23:00 AM »

Well Jay. Without going through it there I can't say for certain.

I suspect the 9000 is not the mac version.

I think you'd pay $199 for the 8500 and then get it, then send your old Card in for $50 back.

May not be worth the trouble.

Probably easiest to just get the 9000 Pro.

http://eshop.macsales.com/Item_DealMac.cfm...em=ATI100433020

Or somewhere else if you can find it cheaper.

You might have better luck just selling your old Card to someone.

kelly · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2003, 09:27:00 AM »

Jay. Here's an ATI RADEON 9000 New, Open-Box $152.50 if you get to it in time.

https://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm...=ATI100433020OB

OWC Garage Sale.

https://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Page.cfm...itle=&Template=

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