Software Bundle W/ATI RADEON 8500 128MB DDR RETAIL?

Tavi · Aug 6, 2002, 06:32 PM

I was just wondering if there are more than drivers included. I bought it yesterday from newegg (the ATI RADEON 8500 128MB DDR RETAIL). Seemed like a good price @$165.

In the pictures of the card box etc, there is a pic of a half life cd next to the driver disk. Anyone have any info on this or any other software? I searched the forum, ATi's site, various computer stores sites, nobody has any info.

Any info is appreciated.

Tavi

Dyre Straits · Aug 7, 2002, 11:26 AM

Uplink, Counter-Strike, Death Match, and Team Fortress Classic.

Dyre Straits

Tavi · Aug 7, 2002, 12:21 PM

Thanks. I wonder if its optimized for the 8500.

Not that it matters now, because I already bought it, but is $165 US a good price for a retail 128 8500?

Tavi

False Christian · Aug 7, 2002, 04:52 PM

Yes, the games are optimized for Truform and, yes, you paid an excellent price!!! I paid $460 Canadian ($295 U.S.) for mine back in April.

Tavi · Aug 7, 2002, 05:34 PM

Excellent, looks like I will have to play those again. And thanks for the replies.

WhiteChedda · Aug 7, 2002, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by Tavi
I was just wondering if there are more than drivers included. I bought it yesterday from newegg (the ATI RADEON 8500 128MB DDR RETAIL). Seemed like a good price @$165.

In the pictures of the card box etc, there is a pic of a half life cd next to the driver disk. Anyone have any info on this or any other software? I searched the forum, ATi's site, various computer stores sites, nobody has any info.

Any info is appreciated.

Tavi

Comes with Hlaflife-uplink [whatever that is], counter strike, TFC and death match, however it crashes with the crappy ATI drivers, so your not missing anything except end tasking half-life. Seems like maybe you bought the OEM or at least recieved the OEM edition. contact newegg.com but verify your order first. they are pretty good.

vodkajello · Aug 7, 2002, 05:58 PM

He hasn't recieved the card yet.

Mine came with a driver/DVD player disk, and the Valve games.

Also had a DVI to SVGA adapter, Svideo cable and Svideo to RCA adapter.

Got mine for $265CDN. ~180US.

Waltski · Aug 9, 2002, 12:31 AM

I ordered my retail Radeon 8500 128MB from Newegg.com last Saturday--paid $135 dollars plus $9 shipping. Should arrive this Friday (according to FedEx)

**Trunks0** · Aug 9, 2002, 03:52 AM

*looks at box* Retail CS,TFC,Up-link and of course drivers and MMC(and the little adapter's mentioned above)

paid $279 CDN

Rafael · Aug 9, 2002, 10:04 AM

There's no point in buying the 128mb version, it doesn't really increase the preformance from 64meg. Just a few FPS. I almost hate myself for not buying 64mb version instead, i paid $70 more than I had to.

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Tavi Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 3	Software Bundle W/ATI RADEON 8500 128MB DDR RETAIL? I was just wondering if there are more than drivers included. I bought it yesterday from newegg (the ATI RADEON 8500 128MB DDR RETAIL). Seemed like a good price @$165. In the pictures of the card box etc, there is a pic of a half life cd next to the driver disk. Anyone have any info on this or any other software? I searched the forum, ATi's site, various computer stores sites, nobody has any info. Any info is appreciated. Tavi

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vodkajello Radeon HD 5670 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 99	He hasn't recieved the card yet. Mine came with a driver/DVD player disk, and the Valve games. Also had a DVI to SVGA adapter, Svideo cable and Svideo to RCA adapter. Got mine for $265CDN. ~180US. __________________ -Mike- A64 s754 3000 1.5GB PC3200 x800xl AGP some big harddrives, a screen, sound card, mouse, keyboard, speakers, a desk, a chair with wheels, a mat to protect my hardwood, blahblahblah feeding the BF2 addiction!

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False Christian Metal Guitarist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,054	Yes, the games are optimized for Truform and, yes, you paid an excellent price!!! I paid $460 Canadian ($295 U.S.) for mine back in April.

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Tavi Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 3	Excellent, looks like I will have to play those again. And thanks for the replies.

Aug 9, 2002, 12:31 AM	#8
Waltski Radeon HD 5570 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 34	I ordered my retail Radeon 8500 128MB from Newegg.com last Saturday--paid $135 dollars plus $9 shipping. Should arrive this Friday (according to FedEx)

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Aug 9, 2002, 10:04 AM	#10
Rafael Radeon HD 5670 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: oslo, norway Posts: 91	There's no point in buying the 128mb version, it doesn't really increase the preformance from 64meg. Just a few FPS. I almost hate myself for not buying 64mb version instead, i paid $70 more than I had to.

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