Video Cards???

Sharpieman · 06-13-2003, 05:52 PM

I assume that at least some of you on this board know something about graphics cards. One of my friends is building my a computer and I need to know which graphics card to choose from. I do't have enough money to buy Radeon's 9800 or 9700 or the Geforce 5800. Basically I only can put a Radeon or Geforce in the computer. So excluding those models what is the best Graphics card I can buy?

Draft Dodger · 06-13-2003, 05:58 PM

Radeon 9600 is $199 and is right now considered to be the best "bang for the buck" in video cards.

bosshogg23 · 06-13-2003, 06:37 PM

I have not used the Geforce 5800 but have had numerous issues with other Geforce cards. Asherons Call in paticular seems to have alot of trouble running with Geforce cards.

sabotai · 06-13-2003, 06:48 PM

I've seen the GeForce 4 ti 4200 w/ 128 MB RAM for about a $100. IMO, that's the best bang for your buck. (

DD )

Happy29 · 06-13-2003, 11:48 PM

GeForceFX 5200... 128 MB RAM, AGP 8x-4x, 1280 x 1024 max resolution, 8x Anisotropic Filtering (basically 64-tap), and goes up to 4xS Anti-Aliasing. Not a bad buy at $120-$199.

Craptacular · 06-14-2003, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by Happy29
GeForceFX 5200... 128 MB RAM, AGP 8x-4x, 1280 x 1024 max resolution, 8x Anisotropic Filtering (basically 64-tap), and goes up to 4xS Anti-Aliasing. Not a bad buy at $120-$199.

Best Buy's got a few different brands of that card for $99.

Blackadar · 06-15-2003, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sabotai
I've seen the GeForce 4 ti 4200 w/ 128 MB RAM for about a $100. IMO, that's the best bang for your buck. ( DD )

I second this. Good card, good speed, great value.

06-13-2003, 05:58 PM	#2
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	Radeon 9600 is $199 and is right now considered to be the best "bang for the buck" in video cards. __________________ Mile High Hockey

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sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I've seen the GeForce 4 ti 4200 w/ 128 MB RAM for about a $100. IMO, that's the best bang for your buck. ( DD ) Last edited by sabotai : 06-13-2003 at 06:49 PM.

06-13-2003, 06:37 PM	#3
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	I have not used the Geforce 5800 but have had numerous issues with other Geforce cards. Asherons Call in paticular seems to have alot of trouble running with Geforce cards.

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Happy29 In The Penalty Box Join Date: May 2003 Location: To reveal my location, you must decipher a series of traps, each more deadly than the last.	GeForceFX 5200... 128 MB RAM, AGP 8x-4x, 1280 x 1024 max resolution, 8x Anisotropic Filtering (basically 64-tap), and goes up to 4xS Anti-Aliasing. Not a bad buy at $120-$199.

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