vcard help

CornMonkey · 07-30-2003, 10:01 AM

well, i'm thinking about putting together another system to replace my current one. one of my main concerns is the video card. i want this new system to last me a while so i'd like the video card to keep up... i don't need anything top-of-the-line, as if i can afford it anyways. but what's something nice for ~$200?

once again, i turn to you G|A for my computing needs.

sbp · 07-30-2003, 10:52 AM

Radeon 9500 Pro
Radeon 9700

bachviet · 07-30-2003, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sbp
Radeon 9500 Pro
Radeon 9700

Heihachi · 07-30-2003, 05:53 PM

MSI Geforce FX 5600 Model FX5600-VTDR128 VGA Card.with VIVO and Remote, Retail

kimchicowboy · 07-31-2003, 01:16 AM

what the heck does that thing need a remote for? i understand a remote for my tv tuner and for my soundcard, but a video card?

Heihachi · 07-31-2003, 11:42 AM

just the same as the remote that comes w/ the ati all in wonder cards... cursor movement... shortcuts.. dvd control... volume.. etc etc...

Aristo · 07-31-2003, 01:16 PM

You can get a retail GeForce4 Ti4800 for around $140 shipped. Check it out at pricewatch.com. Otherwise, ATI Radeon 9700 non-pro is another good choice.

~~Cantacuzene~~ · 08-01-2003, 10:23 AM

I agree with SBP. The FX 5600 card is way too slow and way too expensive. A gf4 4800 is decent but slower than a 9500pro in some cases and not dx9 complient. Your best best is to get a 9700 non pro.

07-30-2003, 10:01 AM	#1
CornMonkey Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: in front of my computer Posts: 2,503	vcard help well, i'm thinking about putting together another system to replace my current one. one of my main concerns is the video card. i want this new system to last me a while so i'd like the video card to keep up... i don't need anything top-of-the-line, as if i can afford it anyways. but what's something nice for ~$200? once again, i turn to you G\|A for my computing needs.

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07-30-2003, 10:52 AM	#2
sbp Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 11,037	Radeon 9500 Pro Radeon 9700

07-30-2003, 05:53 PM	#4
Heihachi Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: La Crescenta, CA, USA Posts: 676	MSI Geforce FX 5600 Model FX5600-VTDR128 VGA Card.with VIVO and Remote, Retail

07-31-2003, 01:16 AM	#5
kimchicowboy Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: in the middle of the pacific ocean Posts: 5,344	what the heck does that thing need a remote for? i understand a remote for my tv tuner and for my soundcard, but a video card?

07-31-2003, 11:42 AM	#6
Heihachi Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: La Crescenta, CA, USA Posts: 676	just the same as the remote that comes w/ the ati all in wonder cards... cursor movement... shortcuts.. dvd control... volume.. etc etc...

07-31-2003, 01:16 PM	#7
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,581	You can get a retail GeForce4 Ti4800 for around $140 shipped. Check it out at pricewatch.com. Otherwise, ATI Radeon 9700 non-pro is another good choice.

08-01-2003, 10:23 AM	#8
~~Cantacuzene~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 8,700	I agree with SBP. The FX 5600 card is way too slow and way too expensive. A gf4 4800 is decent but slower than a 9500pro in some cases and not dx9 complient. Your best best is to get a 9700 non pro.

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