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02-03-2003, 08:46 PM
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Radeon 8000 -Nvidia Ti4200
I have always had great results with Nvidia,and Im getting ready to build a modest gaming machine for a friend.
We have been looking at the Epox EP-8rda a very nice board,and I love epox-never had a problem with one.This board sports the Nforce 2 chipset. Question is the game card,is a Radeon 8000 series a good card? Better than the Ti4200?? We will be on her budgit and want to make the most of her money.any input will be appreciated. The board supports 8x graphics-it is backward compatable to 4x correct??TIA |
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02-03-2003, 09:46 PM
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For a budget gaming machine, the 4200 will fit the bill nicely and I'd recommend it over the Radeon 8500. If you're looking for a better card than the 4200 then take a look at the Radeon 9500 Pro. It runs around $180, has 8x and DX9 support, and its benchmarks are around the Ti4600 in terms of performance. The 8x will run fine in a 4x and vice versa.
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02-04-2003, 04:16 AM
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Sibak
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Vote for Ti4200.
Good card, good value. good luck,
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02-04-2003, 01:12 PM
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I'm also interested in this. I've been planning to get a Ti -4200 for some time, willing to pay around 150-160.
If the Radeon 9500 benchmarks close to the Ti-4600 and only cost 180-190, should I consider it? My primary and complete focus is gaming. I'm getting a shuttle motherboard with 8X AGP and I want to take full advantage of the 8X. What card should I get? Don't Radeons have combatability issues with some games? Is N-Vidia the most reliable choice for gamers? Thanks. |
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02-04-2003, 01:40 PM
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If your primary and complete focus is gaming in that price range, I would go with the Nvidia.
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02-04-2003, 05:50 PM
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Was there ever a radeon 8000 before the 8500?
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02-05-2003, 05:26 AM
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I believe the Radeon jumped from 7500 to 9000,with the 8500 the only card in the middle.
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02-05-2003, 06:16 AM
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Don't forget, if you have the right Radeon 9500, you can do a software tweak to near 9700 performance. I think.
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02-05-2003, 07:19 AM
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Between the 8500 and the ti4200, I would go with the ti4200. I would also consider the 9500 as others have suggested. The 8500 is better than the 9000, and has been relabeled as a 9100.
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