ati 9500 pro vs 9500np

[Muadib42]

any thoughts? is the pro worth the price difference? not planning on OCing or modding NP to 9700...

thanks

PS anyone know where i can get 'em cheap? thanks again

[nuke]

Yup, definitely.

From what I've seen, the price difference between pro and nonpro is like $30 CDN, or $18US. There is quite a performance difference, look at reviews.

Unless you want to do the apparent 128mb 9500 np into 9700np thingy........

[steven975]

It isn't apparent, but it doesn't always work.

I was successful with 2 3.3ns versions.

[Jonathan]

But with the recent "fix" reported on w1zzard's site, maybe all R9500NPs will be able to turn into R9700 without artifacts?

Muadib42, if you're willing to take a gamble, try the R9500. If the mod doesn't work, you can always OC it very well. Otherwise, if it works, you essentiall get a R9700 for much less.

- Jerky.

[nuke]

Ooops, I see he says "no oc/ing or modding".

Muahdib (Dune reference?????), if that is true, get the 9500PRO.