Electroe

I've searched for the key word "9800SE" but most of it's about softmodding or issues related to drivers.

A few days ago I saw about 20 pieces of Powercolor 9800SE 128MB cards guaranteed to softmod or your money back. Now I was thinking "darn, guaranteed softmod to 9800XT! What am I waiting for?" So I paid ($200USD including shipping) and waited excitedly. However, the guy told me he ran out of the 9800SE manufactured on the 9800Pro PCB's. He only had one left which is a 9800SE on a 9700Pro PCB(still guaranteed to softmod).
Due to miscommunication he already sent it and it's on its way to me.
Now the question, should I:
a. don't even open it and send it back for the refund.
b. open it, check the PCB and send it back for the refund.
c. keep it(buy it, I mean) and sell it for confirming that it is softmodable?

Please don't tell me to softmod it then return it. Because if I installed it and it is able to turn into a 9800XT. I'd have no reason to refund it.
Any useful suggestions is great.

swimtech

As I understand the process and the hardware involved, the only way to guarantee it will softmod is if he had already done it. Regardless of the PCB it's made on, there are other factors (the chip itself, the memory, etc...) that might prevent the softmod from working.

I would contact the individual somehow and ask how he came to the conclusion he can guarantee the softmod being successful, and exactly what his conditions are in case you want to return the card before you even open it.

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Zebra

I would ask him if the memory is the 'I' shape or the 'L' shape (128 bit or 256 bit). You'll want to keep it if it is the 'L' shaped version. What sort of price did you pay for it?

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Electroe

Sorry guys, scratch that. The delivery's just been canceled and recalled. (Darn...) Well, now I don't have to make a decision. The money will be transfered to my account probably the day after tomorrow.
It would've been nice to get to see the card and struggle for a decision, wouldn't it?

Please don't leave a message after the beep....er, I mean please don't reply. I'm not going to get it. The deal is off.

toddsmack2k

By request the thread is closed.

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