Which Video Card to get

[oguevarra]

I'm looking at buying a new video card to upgrade my voodoo3. I don't play games that often so I don't want to spend $150-$200. Does someone have any suggestions on what card i should get.

[Heihachi]

VISIONTEK Xtasy 5632 GEFORCE2 GTS-V 4X/2X 32MB AGP - OEM
$49 + $7 = $56

Here's the model number: Model#: XTASY 5632

Here's the link (first on the list):
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=48&manufactory=1180&DEPA=1

I use this card... DEFINITELY worth the price. you can easily OC the card to 200/333 w/ out even an effort.

[Ladogaboy]

Originally posted by Heihachi
VISIONTEK Xtasy 5632 GEFORCE2 GTS-V 4X/2X 32MB AGP - OEM
$49 + $7 = $56


Another option is the Radeon VE (32 meg DDR) :shrug:. If you aren't a gamer, then there are a myriad of cards to be had for less than $70-80. They should all do what you want them to. As far as best bang for your buck, I think you might want to go with Heihachi's suggestion--even if you don't oc.

[sho.gun]

How about the Hercules 3d prophet 4500 II

It's based on the Kyro2 chipset, I have one and I must say it's a kick butt card for the price.

$57 + $10 shipping OEM no TV out
$68 + $10 shipping OEM with TV out

http://65.119.30.151/productimage/14-120-116-03.JPG

[helius]

Are there any driver... issues with the Kyro?

With STMicro leaving the market... :hmm:

[Ladogaboy]

Originally posted by sho.gun
How about the Hercules 3d prophet 4500 II

It's based on the Kyro2 chipset, I have one and I must say it's a kick butt card for the price.

$57 + $10 shipping OEM no TV out
$68 + $10 shipping OEM with TV out


Should've known it had a blue pcb... :2far:


:heh:

[sho.gun]

Originally posted by helius
Are there any driver... issues with the Kyro?

With STMicro leaving the market... :hmm:

hmm i didn't even know they're pulling out, but so far so good because Hercules publishes their own package for drivers. It should be fine I believe...


and Ladoga... :heh:

moo me blue!

[Speedfreak]

I'd say get the Visisontek GeForce2 listed above, but definately do not spend more on a Kryo2 than a Geforce 2.

[Merlin]

I'm not a gamer either and recently I purchased the Radeon 7500 because I wanted a dual display card. Thus far I must say it works just fine. It is a little more than the other suggestions listed above, but dual diaplays was the selling point for me.

[sbp]

Originally posted by helius
Are there any driver... issues with the Kyro?

With STMicro leaving the market... :hmm: STMicro are the ones who manufactured the videocards.

Driver support is done by PowerVR.

[spigidygak]

If you're not gaming go for a radeon 7500 or a matrox g500 those will have better 2d displays. The matrox is aging a little though.

[oguevarra]

So I bit the bullet and spent some money for the video card. Ended up getting the visiontek xtasy 6564, I figure this card should last me awhile before i decide to get a new one. Does anyone know if I can overclock this card?

[sho.gun]

nah, only mean and hairy people overclock stuff...

actually I dunno :angel:

[mallowjr]

What isthe visiontek xtasy model you got?
I dunno what you mean by "will last a long time", I know you don't want the best out - cuz geforce 4 comes out soon, but I don't think many cards can stand the test of time before starting to lose FPS...some geforces can though.

-ELmO

[bachviet]

I got a 64MB DDR Radeon 7500 (not made by ATI though) and I'm pretty happy with it! I paid $90 for it but you could get the real ATI 64MB DDR Radeon 7500 from Best Buy (I think from Sunday ad) for $119.99 (after $20 MIR and $10 instant rebate)!

[Heihachi]

Originally posted by oguevarra
So I bit the bullet and spent some money for the video card. Ended up getting the visiontek xtasy 6564, I figure this card should last me awhile before i decide to get a new one. Does anyone know if I can overclock this card?

http://www.geforcefaq.com/faq.cgi#hw:gef:ovck:enable

There ya go.

D/L the coolbits.. and stick in in your system folder... (windows\system) not system32 folder...

Double click it.. then it get's added to the registry...

then on the desktop...
right click
properties...
settings...
advanced...
geforce 2 gts tab...
additional properties...
there should be a clock frequencies tab now... (you might have to reboot first)

click on .. allow clock frequency adjustments...
Move the core clock to 200
Move the memory clock to 333
test new settings...
check the apply these settings at startup...

WHAM!!! There ya go!

[Heihachi]

N/M

Misread what model you got....

Thought you got the card that I recommended...

Geforce 3 ti200 is always another option.. although if you were gonna get that.. I would have just waited