 Find me a video card |
| PISTOFFBAD |
 12/29/04 2:00am
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 Colonel  Group: Forum Member Posts: 900 Joined: September 2nd 2004 Member No.: 884  |
I have about 175 dollars to spend. I found this on Newegg http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc....-131-412&DEPA=0
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| XYZ Factor |
12/29/04 2:16am
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 Major  Group: {MOB} Regs Posts: 805 Joined: October 26th 2004 From: Louisiana--Coon Ass Country Member No.: 944 |
I don't know much about power color but I just went through this myself....just make sure you dont get a downgraded version of the card like a LE (limited edition) or SE (special edition). They are usually slower in mgz and bit rate. For instance...the card should be 128-bit but the SE comes in 64-bit.
Athough I haven't seen a major difference I got the 128 MB ATI Radeon 9600XT. Everyone I talked to said I made a good choice and the reviews on it are really good. I didn't get the 256MB card cuase I didn't want to shell out the extra $30 and people told me that I wouldn't see a big difference over the 128....but circuit city has it for $179. I love New Egg too and usually get my stuff there but my discount and impatience caused me to get mine at cirucuit city. Besides New Egg has it for $175 which is not that much of a difference. Not to mention if you have a prob with the card its easier to return/exchange. Damnit POB...now you got me thinking I should have gotten the 256....CURSE YOU! This post has been edited by XYZ Factor: 12/29/04 2:29am --------------------  "Difficulties come and they pass, but it is a shame that sometimes these difficulties must pass like diarrhea" |
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| PISTOFFBAD |
12/29/04 2:44am
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Colonel Group: Forum Member Posts: 900 Joined: September 2nd 2004 Member No.: 884 |
Correct me if I'm wrong but can this card I'm looking at be overclocked to run like the 9800 pro?
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| All over but the Crying |
12/29/04 9:00am
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Second Lieutenant Group: Forum Member Posts: 273 Joined: August 24th 2002 From: Tallahassee, Florida Member No.: 34 |
It might be a little more than you want to spend but I would look at the Nvidia 6600 GT as they are considered by many to be the best $ for performance ratio in the $200 range. Make sure you get an AGP one as there are PCI-e ones out there as well.
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| LithiumFire |
12/29/04 11:06am
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| Stockguy |
12/29/04 12:44pm
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Major General  Group: MOB Posts: 2989 Joined: January 6th 2004 From: Madison, Wisconsin Member No.: 555 Xfire: Stockguy |
Don't get Nvidia, there not as good as Radeon Cards. I recommend that one you found on NewEgg, its a very very good card.
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| GanGsta_XtyleZ |
12/29/04 1:04pm
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 Second Lieutenant Group: Forum Member Posts: 434 Joined: September 17th 2004 Member No.: 900 |
Get the same one but the 128MB ATI Radeon Pro... thats what i got. Like i said more than enough for MOH and i get a looot of FPS.
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| PISTOFFBAD |
12/29/04 3:25pm
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Colonel Group: Forum Member Posts: 900 Joined: September 2nd 2004 Member No.: 884 |
I think now I'm going to get the Nvidia 6600GT. After looking at the reviews on Tomshardware and only a $40 price diff. I can't go wrong. Hey Stockguy I agree that ATI normally has better graphics but speed goes to Nvidia. It's a tug o'war thats been going on for quite some time now. I think with the new stuff coming out now between both of them will be incredible.
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| Big P |
12/29/04 4:39pm
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 Major General Group: {MOB} Posts: 2385 Joined: May 23rd 2004 From: Mississippi Member No.: 750 Xfire: PeePee209 |
What other game do you play beside MOHAA? You can save some cash and get a ATI 9700 pro or a 9600XT both is aound 120-150 dollar. Both card will pay all the latest game. Unless you play all your game on 1600x1200 res.
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| PISTOFFBAD |
12/29/04 5:06pm
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Colonel Group: Forum Member Posts: 900 Joined: September 2nd 2004 Member No.: 884 |
I really don't play much else except I did play Ureal Tournament 2004 before I came here. I know I could go a cheaper route but at the same time I want to be able to play some of the newer games if I want. Kind of like a lot of things in life "buy as much as you can afford".
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| Anvil |
12/31/04 12:24am
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 Second Lieutenant Group: Forum Member Posts: 420 Joined: June 24th 2004 Member No.: 797 |
hey, i got that first ATI card you said and i love it. I got all my video settings up and with running on missonary on remagen i run smooth 60fps minimum. My max fps ive had is 400fps on staligrad. It's just a suggestion but i think for the price i like it. But, i never tried nVida so, go with what you think.
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| Big P |
12/31/04 1:33am
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Major General Group: {MOB} Posts: 2385 Joined: May 23rd 2004 From: Mississippi Member No.: 750 Xfire: PeePee209 |
Get a 9600xt or buy my spear ati 9700pro for $125 shipped!!
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| PISTOFFBAD |
12/31/04 9:47am
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Colonel Group: Forum Member Posts: 900 Joined: September 2nd 2004 Member No.: 884 |
Sounds like a good offer and would have thought on that hard but I went on and got the 6600GT and waiting for delivery now. Thanks anyway. POB
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