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07-11-2002, 12:09 AM
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Best video card?
My friend is looking into buying a newer video card for his system. What card would you guys think goes best with this system? I thought one of the GeForce2's would.
Here are his current system specs: WinME(he's getting XP soon), K6-2 333mhz, Diamond V550 (16MB), WD 7.54GB HD, AOpen AX59Pro mobo |
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07-11-2002, 12:11 AM
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GForce 2 series are way out of date.
Go with a GForce3 and above or an ATI Radeon |
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07-11-2002, 12:14 AM
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Can his system even support a newer card?
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07-11-2002, 12:17 AM
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I also don't think he wants to spend much on a powerful card that makes his small PC burnup.
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07-11-2002, 12:18 AM
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It will, as the cards will work on slower AGP sets. If he doe not have AGP then the PCI cards will work.
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07-11-2002, 12:20 AM
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Is the card an AGP or is it a PCI?
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07-11-2002, 12:23 AM
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APG
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07-11-2002, 05:51 PM
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I Would get force2 mx - cheap, but if was going to get a ti might as well get a force3 - not much difference in price
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07-11-2002, 05:55 PM
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The best option would be the Vistiontek GeForce2 GTS-V, much faster than the TNT1 and only $45, it's a great solution until he gets a whole new system.
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07-11-2002, 06:22 PM
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hey while on this subject, I just got notice that I can get a PNY Verto GForce3 Titanium 200 64DDR for 79 bucks...is this a good card for a good price? I have no super system but I have an agp
w/ 512 sdram only amd 350 cpu...let me know, Thanks. Check out these deals?? www.tigerdirect.com I think they might be deals. |
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07-11-2002, 06:38 PM
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Most of those prices are after rebates, and TD has very bad service. I recommend sticking with NewEgg and MWave, NewEgg has a Gainward GF3Ti200 (good overclocker) for $120.
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07-11-2002, 07:10 PM
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I have gotten a few things from TD and rebates have taken their time, but I did get them. Are those decent deals w/ TD. the video cards? which is best bang for buck?
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07-11-2002, 08:31 PM
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Support the "good guys" here and buy from Newegg and/or MWave. They have excellent customer support, often replying to inquiries within a few hours.
What about the ATI OEM Radeon 7500 64MB DDR for like $60? They are under "Powered by ATI" in Newegg, MWave might not sell them.
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07-14-2002, 01:35 PM
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Ok, I am going to go w/ newegg with the raedon. Can you tell me how much the difference is between the 7500 and the 8500LE ?
I would hate to get the 7500 if for a few more dollars would be a better value for the 8500 LE? Thanks for the help guys. |
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