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SAPPHIRE 100228L Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail

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SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 3850 100228L Video Card - Retail

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Total Reviews:	725

Don't make the same mistake I did.

Reviewed By: Bryce on 11/18/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Pros: None. Wouldn't post on my MSI KT4V.

Cons: Everything. Wouldn't post on my MSI KT4V.

Other Thoughts: Thought I could get it to work despite the MASSIVE amount of problems this card has. In the end I couldn't get it to post on my MSI KT4V (via KT400 based) motherboard.

Do not make the same mistake that I did in thinking that you can overcome the almost-guaranteed incompatibility of this card.

Opting for the GeForce 7600GS instead of another Radeon replacement. I don't necessarily think nVidia is a better company, but the HD3850 is done in by the one-two punch of (1) not being an officially supported AGP card and (2) being an ATI card to begin with. Let's face it, ATI aren't the best when it comes to hardware/software, they're just cheaper.

As one commentator said, "ATI's cornered the market on AGP and they still can't get it right."

That about says it all. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

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Nice Sweet AGP upgrade

Reviewed By: DJ on 11/16/2009

Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Does the job!..and put my 2000 rig back into play with MOH4 and AA3 with 2 gig memory no problems on normal settngs. Still can tweak for better performance.
Used CD for drivers then updated to most recent hotfix off sapphire website with no flaws...Nice sweet card...Xmas came early!
Ordered on Thursday and recieved on following Monday. Thanks Newegg!!!!

Cons: Well not really a con ....just a reminder, like stated in previous reviews THIS CARD IS HUGH!!! Make sure you have enough space (approx. 10 in) You also need 2x 4-pin connectors power connectors.

Other Thoughts: My Rig--
Full Tower Silverstone case
Antec 550 PSU
P4C800-E deluxe
P4-3.0 Northwood
2 gigs g-skill DDR 400 cat lat 3 (3 4 4 8)
2x HDD 80gig each
1x sata raptor 60 gig
2x dvd burners
1x floppy
mouse and key board

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Great..!!

Reviewed By: Luther on 11/15/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Great card..!! Easy to install and worked fine from the get-go..!! An awsome replacement for older cards in your older AGP 4X/8X systems. My daughter thought I had bought a new machine.! Frame rates are way up..!! I recommend this card highly..!!

Cons: No regrets. This card rocks..!! I should buy another as a back-up..!!

Other Thoughts: I encourage you to buy this card before they are all gone..!!!

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Model
Brand	SAPPHIRE
Model	100228L
Interface
Interface	AGP 4X/8X
Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer	ATI
GPU	Radeon HD 3850
Stream Processors	320 Stream Processing Units
Memory
Memory Size	512MB
Memory Interface	256-bit
Memory Type	GDDR3
3D API
DirectX	DirectX 10.1
OpenGL	OpenGL 2.0
Ports
DVI	2 x DVI
TV-Out	HDTV / S-Video Out
General
RAMDAC	400 MHz
Max Resolution	2560 x 1600
RoHS Compliant	Yes
CrossFire Supported	No
Cooler	With Fan
System Requirements	AGP based PC is required with one 4X/8X AGP slot available on the motherboard. 1GB or greater system memory for better performance. 450Watt or greater power supply with 30Amps on 12 volt with 2x4 power connector recommanded. Certified power supplies are recommended. Refer to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedPSU for a list of Certified products Installation software requires CD-ROM drive. DVD playback requires DVD driver Blu-ray/HD DVD playback requires Blu-ray/HD-DVD drive and playback software.
Power Connector	8 Pin
Dual-Link DVI Supported	Yes
HDCP Ready	Yes
Packaging
Package Contents	100228L Driver Disk User Manual HDTV Cable Power Cable DVI to VGA/D-sub Adapter S-Video to Composite Adapter