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new radeon 9600 pro's on 51m?

post #1 of 18
1/19/04 at 5:20pm
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new video card for the notebook? or has it always been a pro version.
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post #2 of 18
1/19/04 at 5:40pm
i think youre right but im not sure. somebody know for sure?
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post #3 of 18
1/19/04 at 5:45pm
I have a non-pro version in my lappie which was ordered about a month ago. It was not listed as a PRO last night, so this must be the newest card they offer.
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post #4 of 18
1/19/04 at 5:46pm
My order 12/20: AREA-51M ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Module with 128MB DDR
Now on site: AREA-51M ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 PRO Module with 128MB DDR
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post #5 of 18
1/19/04 at 5:48pm
Damn! Now I wish I had ordered later. Oh well, you cant have everything.
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post #6 of 18
1/19/04 at 5:49pm
If yours is still in production, you should be able to have them switch it..but who knows how long of a delay that will cause.
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post #7 of 18
1/19/04 at 5:52pm
No, mine went to phase 14 this morning. Its already being shipped! so im happy and sad.
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post #8 of 18
1/19/04 at 5:53pm
I will keep the card I ordered until they come out with something much better. I cant see spending alot of money on more video ram.
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post #9 of 18
1/19/04 at 5:53pm
I wouldnt pain over it, doubt the Pro is that much noticable diff.
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post #10 of 18
1/19/04 at 5:54pm
good point
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post #11 of 18
1/19/04 at 6:01pm
Hmmm, I just found out my config is $61 cheaper than when I ordered...im gonna have to call for a refund
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post #12 of 18
1/19/04 at 6:30pm
There is no such thing as a pro or a non-pro. It is a marketing gimmick that is all.
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post #13 of 18
1/19/04 at 6:34pm
Theyre a tricky bunch. he he
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post #14 of 18
1/19/04 at 6:55pm
Arrgghh!

*e-mails AW and changes configuration*

Damnit, for once i wished it didn't jump from Phase 4 to 9 within 24 hours!
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post #15 of 18
1/19/04 at 7:17pm
Here is a basic article for those interested in the difference in the Pro vs. non-Pro versions. It looks like they are using GDDR2-M memory which is made for mobile computers and has different memory clock speeds (supposedly similar clock speeds to DDR with less power usage). The pro also has some thermal sensor (overdrive technology) that adjusts the GPU clock speed depending on how hot the chip is, basically automatic overclocking. I doubt if either will make a big difference since it is just automation of overclocking and lower power consumption. It just seems like they are trying out new technology to squeeze every last bit of speed out of the GPU and make it more laptop friendly. No big deal IMO.

http://www.anandtech.com/mobile/showdoc.html?i=1802&p=3

Here is a link discussing the memory specifically

http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/suc/suc135.html
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post #16 of 18
1/20/04 at 4:29pm
I emailed my sales rep at alienware.co.uk about changing my order from an ATI 9600 to an ATI 9600 PRO and this is what she said

Please accept this as confirmation that both the cards are the exact same only the name is different !

So hopefully I won't be getting an out-of-date GPU straight away. That'll be when the 9700 comes out
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post #17 of 18
1/20/04 at 4:37pm
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Originally Posted by Sladkart
I emailed my sales rep at alienware.co.uk about changing my order from an ATI 9600 to an ATI 9600 PRO and this is what she said

Please accept this as confirmation that both the cards are the exact same only the name is different !

So hopefully I won't be getting an out-of-date GPU straight away. That'll be when the 9700 comes out
That ............... sorta sucks. I'd be expecting the word PRO to appear in my startup screen ............
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post #18 of 18
1/20/04 at 4:59pm
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Originally Posted by Robo-Kai
That ............... sorta sucks. I'd be expecting the word PRO to appear in my startup screen ............
I know what you mean. The PRO desktop card is a higher spec than the standard 9600, so how come they can suddenly change the name of the mobile GPU without a spec change.

Unless they always put in PROs and didn't tell anyone until now....... Nah that'd never happen. Must be just their marketing dept gone mad and decided to lie to their punters
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