9800 Pro competition has closed. Terry Makedon will announce winner!

***Zardon*** · May 29, 2003, 01:26 PM

Guys ive closed the ATI competition, it will take me a day to sort out the entries, and to get all the statistics together. It had over 650 entries and 10,000 views, so it looks like everyone wants one of these babies, and who can blame them.

Tomorrow (Friday), Driverheaven will be posting a HOT new interview with Terry Makedon who has some fantastic news for all our ATI users, and at the end of the interview he will be announcing the winner of the awesome built by ATI Radeon 9800 pro.

So make sure you keep your eyes posted, both for the interview and the winner, you never know it might be you !!

BWX · May 29, 2003, 01:42 PM

"interview with Terry Makedon who has some fantastic news for all our ATI users,"

Hmmm, now you have me very interested- What news could be fantastic for ALL of us that use ATI products. A driver? Naw- we just got a driver- what could it be? Hmmm.....

FuNsTeR · May 29, 2003, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BWX232
"interview with Terry Makedon who has some fantastic news for all our ATI users,"

Hmmm, now you have me very interested- What news could be fantastic for ALL of us that use ATI products. A driver? Naw- we just got a driver- what could it be? Hmmm.....

AIW 9800 pro or ATI 9900 Pro coming soon??

Rayder · May 29, 2003, 02:19 PM

OH!! I know!!! EVERYBODY that entered the contest will get themselves a shiny new 9800? Erm....well, maybe not.

Seriously though, I wonder what this 'great news' could be.....

I'll be sure to scope that news/interview tomorrow.

sidebar · May 29, 2003, 02:53 PM

I have first dibs on the Winners, old card if he sells, lol.
I had a tonne of problems with PayPal but i'll head to the bank for a Cashier's Cheque if necessary.

~~craig588~~ · May 29, 2003, 03:31 PM

hehe, you wouldn't want the card I'm going to replace with this. I would keep the r9700pro in my main pc, becuase its already all set-up with the shim removed and the watercooling system mounted and the special coating to prevent condensation. I'm going to put it in my 2nd pc to replace a 3dfx Voodoo 5 6000, which would then go into my 3rd pc to replace a Matrox Pharhelia, which would then go into my 4th pc to replace a Nvidia TNT2 card. No one would want a TNT2 card anymore.

No_Style · May 29, 2003, 03:42 PM

Do you actually mean "ALL" ATI Users? Or just ATI users who have DX9 cards? I guess I'll find out tomorrow.

sidebar · May 29, 2003, 03:55 PM

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Originally posted by craig588
hehe, you wouldn't want the card I'm going to replace with this. I would keep the r9700pro in my main pc, becuase its already all set-up with the shim removed and the watercooling system mounted and the special coating to prevent condensation. I'm going to put it in my 2nd pc to replace a 3dfx Voodoo 5 6000, which would then go into my 3rd pc to replace a Matrox Pharhelia, which would then go into my 4th pc to replace a Nvidia TNT2 card. No one would want a TNT2 card anymore.

grrrrrrrrr.

Four (4) PCs!!!!

~~craig588~~ · May 29, 2003, 04:17 PM

I have 7 pcs that would be considered current and more than 70 different classic computers including: an altair, a osbourne 1, the original mac model, various amiga versions, every TRS-80 model, commerdore 64 and 128, all of the versions of the apple II, and the list just goes on and on. I even have punch card readers and writers with a few punch cards and 2 8 inch floppy disks with a drive to read them. (its like the size of 2 standard tower cases)

Now you just hate me right?

HsuGotaQ · May 29, 2003, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
"interview with Terry Makedon who has some fantastic news for all our ATI users,"

I do hope it sounds something like "75% price cut on all 9xxx series". Now that would be sweet! I'd be the first dude to buy 3 nice little 9800Pros. Anyway, I wouldn't mind another nice set of drivers either.

Chaos · May 29, 2003, 06:59 PM

Yes curiousity kills!!! What is that we will want to hear

digitalwanderer · May 29, 2003, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by craig588
I have 7 pcs that would be considered current and more than 70 different classic computers including: an altair, a osbourne 1, the original mac model, various amiga versions, every TRS-80 model, commerdore 64 and 128, all of the versions of the apple II, and the list just goes on and on. I even have punch card readers and writers with a few punch cards and 2 8 inch floppy disks with a drive to read them. (its like the size of 2 standard tower cases)

Now you just hate me right?

Heck, I sure do now!!!

(Actually the Osbourne 1 sounds the most intriguing to me...I've got a soft-spot for 'em for some reason.

No real reason, just it's place in history and all. )

I think I'm actually more excited to hear about a new Terry interview than the winner of the card, although I'm pretty sure someone is going to be buggered up happy to get it!

I can't wait...but I guess I have to.

Mac Daddy · May 29, 2003, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
So make sure you keep your eyes posted, both for the interview and the winner, you never know it might be you !!

Looking forward to the interview .. I so enjoy interviews with knowledgeable people such as Terry and Ben

Too bad NVIDIA couldn't show a little more "DH" spirit

I'll be wearing my ATI ballcap for good luck.
Congrats to the winner ....... Man I don't wish to be greedy ... I hope its me ...
I really need a new Viddy Card

But I hardly WIN anything, well until recently

EcPercy · May 29, 2003, 10:45 PM

WOW!!! I can't wait to see who wins! It may not be me, but I could really use the card. Then I would be able to RMA my other card....in need of some repairs!

BWX · May 29, 2003, 10:48 PM

All I know is that it is so cool that DH is able to give away such an amazing prize. Someone is going to be VERY HAPPY!!!

*CATALYST maker* · May 29, 2003, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by No_Style
Do you actually mean "ALL" ATI Users? Or just ATI users who have DX9 cards? I guess I'll find out tomorrow.

He would not have said "ALL" if he didnt really mean ALL.....

BWX · May 30, 2003, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CATALYST maker
He would not have said "ALL" if he didnt really mean ALL.....

It has to be a driver. What else could it be?

amuro · May 30, 2003, 12:48 AM

Quote:

It has to be a driver. What else could it be?

That and the fact that the 9900Pro 256MB DDRII is real.

Ha I knew it all along.

DTC · May 30, 2003, 01:58 AM

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Originally posted by amuro
That and the fact that the 9900Pro 256MB DDRII is real.

Ha I knew it all along.

Yes, and that the price will go down to 100,- EUR :-)

sidebar · May 30, 2003, 03:58 AM

hope its not a special rebate for those who participated, because I DID NOT!

Grated · May 30, 2003, 05:51 AM

Hmz.. all ATI users... Can't be much more than a driver release, don't see anything else than that to be good for all users, but then again we just got new drivers, would be pretty soon.

Mayby we can all trade in our card for a new R9800

Greetz

snake · May 30, 2003, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sidebar
grrrrrrrrr.
Four (4) PCs!!!!

Ouaah ! How lucky U are !!!

U can play a full team of counters by yourself

humph, anyway i should be the winner... maybe

...and the good news must be CATACLYST 3.5, remember the story about "cheats" and
all that stuff made in FutureMark

Snake

Athlon XP 2600+
ASUS A7N8X
512 Mo Winbond PC3200
and a brand new Radeon 9700 Pro (sad!)

Rancho* · May 30, 2003, 02:19 PM

Where is the good stuff?

digitalwanderer · May 30, 2003, 02:32 PM

*cough-cough*[SIZE=x-small](it's friday)[/SIZE] *cough-cough*

Rancho* · May 30, 2003, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
Guys ive closed the ATI competition, it will take me a day to sort out the entries, and to get all the statistics together. It had over 650 entries and 10,000 views, so it looks like everyone wants one of these babies, and who can blame them.

Tomorrow (Friday), Driverheaven will be posting a HOT new interview with Terry Makedon who has some fantastic news for all our ATI users, and at the end of the interview he will be announcing the winner of the awesome built by ATI Radeon 9800 pro.

So make sure you keep your eyes posted, both for the interview and the winner, you never know it might be you !!

I know it's Friday Digi. Here's what Zardon posted in the first place. That's why I was asking.

digitalwanderer · May 30, 2003, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rancho*
I know it's Friday Digi. Here's what Zardon posted in the first place. That's why I was asking.

(I know, my post was meant for him and not for you.

)

Rancho* · May 30, 2003, 03:20 PM

Errh, OK then.

***Zardon*** · May 30, 2003, 04:11 PM

An Interview with ATI Driver Guru: Terry Makedon Pt2

May 29, 2003, 01:26 PM	#1
*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,256 Rep Power: 3150	9800 Pro competition has closed. Terry Makedon will announce winner! Guys ive closed the ATI competition, it will take me a day to sort out the entries, and to get all the statistics together. It had over 650 entries and 10,000 views, so it looks like everyone wants one of these babies, and who can blame them. Tomorrow (Friday), Driverheaven will be posting a HOT new interview with Terry Makedon who has some fantastic news for all our ATI users, and at the end of the interview he will be announcing the winner of the awesome built by ATI Radeon 9800 pro. So make sure you keep your eyes posted, both for the interview and the winner, you never know it might be you !!

May 29, 2003, 01:42 PM	#2
BWX Spinal Tapped Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,570 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	"interview with Terry Makedon who has some fantastic news for all our ATI users," Hmmm, now you have me very interested- What news could be fantastic for ALL of us that use ATI products. A driver? Naw- we just got a driver- what could it be? Hmmm..... __________________ One Big Ass Mistake America

May 29, 2003, 02:19 PM	#4
Rayder Mostly lurking lately.... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,039 Rep Power: 51	OH!! I know!!! EVERYBODY that entered the contest will get themselves a shiny new 9800? Erm....well, maybe not. Seriously though, I wonder what this 'great news' could be..... I'll be sure to scope that news/interview tomorrow. __________________ Last edited by Rayder; May 29, 2003 at 02:26 PM.

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No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	When you say all... Do you actually mean "ALL" ATI Users? Or just ATI users who have DX9 cards? I guess I'll find out tomorrow. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 29, 2003, 06:59 PM	#11
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,176 Rep Power: 94 System Specs	Yes curiousity kills!!! What is that we will want to hear __________________

May 29, 2003, 02:53 PM	#5
sidebar DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Trinidad Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	I have first dibs on the Winners, old card if he sells, lol. I had a tonne of problems with PayPal but i'll head to the bank for a Cashier's Cheque if necessary.

May 29, 2003, 03:31 PM	#6
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	hehe, you wouldn't want the card I'm going to replace with this. I would keep the r9700pro in my main pc, becuase its already all set-up with the shim removed and the watercooling system mounted and the special coating to prevent condensation. I'm going to put it in my 2nd pc to replace a 3dfx Voodoo 5 6000, which would then go into my 3rd pc to replace a Matrox Pharhelia, which would then go into my 4th pc to replace a Nvidia TNT2 card. No one would want a TNT2 card anymore.

May 29, 2003, 04:17 PM	#9
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	I have 7 pcs that would be considered current and more than 70 different classic computers including: an altair, a osbourne 1, the original mac model, various amiga versions, every TRS-80 model, commerdore 64 and 128, all of the versions of the apple II, and the list just goes on and on. I even have punch card readers and writers with a few punch cards and 2 8 inch floppy disks with a drive to read them. (its like the size of 2 standard tower cases) Now you just hate me right?

May 29, 2003, 10:45 PM	#14
EcPercy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,529 Rep Power: 49	WOW!!! I can't wait to see who wins! It may not be me, but I could really use the card. Then I would be able to RMA my other card....in need of some repairs!

May 29, 2003, 10:48 PM	#15
BWX Spinal Tapped Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,570 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	All I know is that it is so cool that DH is able to give away such an amazing prize. Someone is going to be VERY HAPPY!!! __________________ One Big Ass Mistake America

May 30, 2003, 03:58 AM	#20
sidebar DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Trinidad Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	hope its not a special rebate for those who participated, because I DID NOT!

May 30, 2003, 05:51 AM	#21
Grated DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 112 Rep Power: 0	Hmz.. all ATI users... Can't be much more than a driver release, don't see anything else than that to be good for all users, but then again we just got new drivers, would be pretty soon. Mayby we can all trade in our card for a new R9800 Greetz __________________ Motherboard Failure... Working on Laptop http://www.compuvents.be/ - http://www.plug2play.be/

May 30, 2003, 02:19 PM	#23
Rancho* Warp2Search Join Date: May 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	Where is the good stuff?

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digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,621 Rep Power: 0	cough-cough[SIZE=x-small](it's friday)[/SIZE] cough-cough __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

May 30, 2003, 03:20 PM	#27
Rancho* Warp2Search Join Date: May 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	Errh, OK then.

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*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,256 Rep Power: 3150	An Interview with ATI Driver Guru: Terry Makedon Pt2