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xla4life
Aug 1st, 2006, 01:45 PM
I currently have a ATI AIW 9000 AGP card and just wondering what a decent upgrade within the AIW AGP line would be?

I hear having DVI connector is a must especially if one has a nice Dell 2007WFP monitor! :)

Not all the AIW cards come with a DVI connector I think.

Would like to hear other people's thoughts on this.

PS. I am totally confused about ATI's naming convention. :(

Thanks!
cwb27
Aug 1st, 2006, 01:51 PM
I'm currently using an X800XL AGP AIW.

I upgraded from an AIW 9600XT and before that an AIW 8500 DV.
Max_Dealing
Aug 1st, 2006, 01:53 PM
The ATI AIW x800 xt is the fastest AGP with all the encoding capturing features. I have one and it works well. The x800 has DVI and can handle an 2007wfp no problem.

The AIW 9800 pro is much the same just less performance. The capture is the same for both.
xla4life
Aug 1st, 2006, 04:01 PM
I'm currently using an X800XL AGP AIW.

I upgraded from an AIW 9600XT and before that an AIW 8500 DV.


How does the AIW 9600XT rate? Is it worth the $99 refurb price at Canadacomputers?

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=009539&cid=999.821
champ91
Aug 1st, 2006, 05:26 PM
i didn't like the AIW function for the 9800 pro, not sure if the x800xl is the same
BeaverLiquor
Aug 1st, 2006, 05:55 PM
How does the AIW 9600XT rate? Is it worth the $99 refurb price at Canadacomputers?

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=009539&cid=999.821

it's a decent card but the cc one doesn't come with a remote, the aiw 9800 pro is a better choice if you are on a budget.
Cafe_333
Aug 1st, 2006, 05:59 PM
Why do you even need to upgrade your videocard? I'm assuming it's to play the newer games correct? If so, you will not see a huge difference between an AIW 9000 to an AIW 9800pro. You will get better bang for your buck going with the AIW X800 line.
xla4life
Aug 1st, 2006, 07:15 PM
Why do you even need to upgrade your videocard? I'm assuming it's to play the newer games correct? If so, you will not see a huge difference between an AIW 9000 to an AIW 9800pro. You will get better bang for your buck going with the AIW X800 line.

Thank you everybody for replying with your comments!

I probably "don't" need to upgrade, but like so many others... the upgrade itch summons!

How about the AIW 9700? I remember trying to get one off ebay, but was pretty expensive.
Jim123
Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:06 AM
Don't know if you're aware of the ATI product comparison (http://apps.ati.com/ATIcompare/) page. Let's you compare up to three graphics cards (including discontinued models) with a lot of useful info.

BTW - I also have an AIW 9000 Pro and just can't justify an upgrade for what I do. >:(
xla4life
Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:11 AM
Don't know if you're aware of the ATI product comparison (http://apps.ati.com/ATIcompare/) page. Let's you compare up to three graphics cards (including discontinued models) with a lot of useful info.

BTW - I also have an AIW 9000 Pro and just can't justify an upgrade for what I do. >:(


Thanks Jim123!

How do you like your current 9000 card? I just got a Dell 2007WFP monitor (not recieved yet) and was afraid that I was filling up ferrari with water downed gasoline if you know what I mean. I'm pretty happy with the AIW features and that's why I stuck with the line in this case.
Jim123
Aug 2nd, 2006, 06:44 PM
Thanks Jim123!

How do you like your current 9000 card? I just got a Dell 2007WFP monitor (not recieved yet) and was afraid that I was filling up ferrari with water downed gasoline if you know what I mean. I'm pretty happy with the AIW features and that's why I stuck with the line in this case.I have no complaints about my AIW 9000 Pro. I was actually looking at getting a 19" wide-screen LCD monitor (native resolution 1440 X 900) about a month ago. I submitted a ticket to ATI support and after a couple of emails back and forth I finally got the following reply:
The AIW 9000 Pro does not support wide screen format resolutions. You may be able to use the resolution but will probably have to use a 3rd party application like Powerstrip.

AIW 9600 series and higher and Radeon 9500 series and higher cards support wide screen aspect ratio monitors.

I decided to go with a standard 19" LCD. Looks like you may have to upgrade to use the 1680x1050 native reolution of your Dell 2007WFP. >:(
xla4life
Aug 4th, 2006, 01:03 PM
Just got my 2007WFP and my aiw 9000 is able to support the native resolution. I was able to play some video and did not see any ghosting or lag effects.
Jim123
Aug 7th, 2006, 11:52 AM
Just got my 2007WFP and my aiw 9000 is able to support the native resolution. I was able to play some video and did not see any ghosting or lag effects.Great news, I am glad it worked out for you. :)
xla4life
Aug 7th, 2006, 12:44 PM
Great news, I am glad it worked out for you. :)

The monitor is fantastic and I am glad that my aiw 9000 works. I do notice some lag when maximizing and minimizing windows.. just a little.
Deimos
Aug 11th, 2006, 09:11 PM
X800XT AIW all the way..

unless of course you're willing to upgrade to PCIE.
ATI has amazing deals on the X1900 AIW.
LNahid2000
Aug 11th, 2006, 09:39 PM
You can get the AIW X800XT for $120 AR with ATI's upgrade program. I wouldn't give them your AIW 9000 but rather give them a really old graphics card you have laying around or go buy a 4MB video card.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322830
Deimos
Aug 13th, 2006, 10:26 AM
I already have some nice 1MB and 2MB Mach64 lined up. I cant let my Mach32 go for sentimental reasons (remember Crystal Caves.. yeah...)