I thought I might buy this one. Remember that the money is in Australian! I don't want to spend more than $200 coz I don't want to get one of those 64mb ones which are like $800 [img]graemlins/1dizzy.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] ! So does anyone have any ideas of which one is the best for money?

Thanx,

Invidia GeForce4 Titanium is the best on the market... thats the only one I even CARE about much less know of aside from the "ATI Rave" stuff which I heard works niceley with Open GL, but the GeForce4 is far superior...

The Hercules Prophet cards are terrific. I've got one and I haven't had one regret about it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cheers,

Kewl..do you think the one I might get is good or has it had bad reviews [img]graemlins/question.gif[/img]

Hello!

I found two Australian computer websites which appear to be more professional and offer more variety of choices for you, so you may wish to check them out. Here are their web addresses:

http://www.i-tech.com.au

http://www.ht.com.au

While I used a GeForce 2 MX card for a long time (in fact, I used the Hercules one you're looking at and was very pleased with it), the GeForce 2 MX is really wearing old. Since you specified that you don't wish to spend over $200(au), I took the liberty of browsing the store inventories for you.

If you could find one for a decent price, I'd highly recommend either a GeForce 3 Ti 200 64MB (which I recently purchased) or, if you wait a while longer, for just a little more you could get the GeForce 4 T4200 128MB (or 64MB). Both are the "budget" versions of their respective generation of GeForce hardware, but both have more than enough kick for most current and upcoming games.

However, within you're price range the only solid card I can recommend is the "Leadtek GF2 Titanium 32MB Retail, TH" (That is how both of the online shops I put addresses for list them, just browse under computer hardware in the "video"/"video card" categories) It retails right about $200(au) just like you wished for.

The GeForce 2 Titanium 32MB is probably the most powerful of the GeForce 2 line, and totally dusts the GeForce 2 MX in performance. (comparatively speaking) Why not spend the same as you were willing and get VERY good performance for your money?

Let me know if this helps at all, or if you have any further questions. [img]smile.gif[/img] I don't know it all, but I'm a gaming junkie and try to read up on all the happenings in the video card and CPU markets. ;)

Farscry

Whoa thanks for the info Farscry!

Well I've discovered this site. If you scroll down to the Leadtek GF2 SH Pro MX-400 64MB AGP TV - Retail it says it is only $180!(aus) How is this possible..a 64mb graphic card for $180! Although if you go here it only says that it has 32/64MB memory onboard [img]graemlins/1dizzy.gif[/img]

Farscry I need your help :D !

EDIT: <font color="orange">BTW, I am considering about buying a PS2 instead of a graphic card..I still haven't decided. Do you people know what is better and more fun in the long run.</font>

[ 04-19-2002, 03:40 AM: Message edited by: GokuZool ]

I think that you should buy a GeForce 3 or 4(Non-MX) and then give it to me.... Come on.... You KNOW that you want to..... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

What's your address? ;) [img]tongue.gif[/img] And what's wrong with MX?

[ 04-19-2002, 03:37 AM: Message edited by: GokuZool ]

MX is a budget version on the "bigger" cards slower and don´t have the punch.

In the higher series the GeForce4 TI420 is soon to be released on the market and it has already the best buy written all over it, a mix between the 440 and the 400 card, but it´s packing incredible punch!

Hercules makes good cards but now adays they have a new version of a none Nvidia processor so I would suggest you too wait until the full reviews are out on thoose ones. A 3,8 Nms GeForce 3TI200 card can easily be overclooked to match the bigger GeForce 3 cards and are dropping the pricetags of sultans now! ;)

I agree that a Geforce 3 Ti or 4 Ti is a better way to go. They'll last a bit longer (gamewise) than a Geforce 2. A Gainward Geforce3 TI 200 (64MB)is a good deal:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...ion=14-128-111

Not that it helps you, but I'm pretty close to getting a Leadtek Geforce4 Ti 4400:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...ion=14-122-134

Mark

<edit: I do realise you are in Australia and I'm not suggesting you buy from NewEgg. I don't think they ship outside the USA. But you can read user reviews and look at the specs and pictures of the cards there.>

[ 04-19-2002, 05:14 AM: Message edited by: skywalker ]

GokuZool -- All GeForce 2 cards have the same basic architecture and abilities. The difference is that the MX versions have processors and RAM buses that have been slowed down considerably. For a small comparison, think of the difference between the GeForce 2 Ti I recommended and the GeForce 2 MX to be similar to the difference between a Pentium III 600 and a Pentium III 900. If you could choose one over the other for the same price, which would YOU choose? ;)

As for the 32MB vs. 64MB, in all honesty, a GeForce 2 (especially an MX) will never really be able to take full advantage of the increase to 64MB. The GeForce 2 line bottlenecks before it can fully utilize 64MB. The GeForce 2 Ti can make far better use of its 32MB than the GeForce 2 MX can of its 64MB (much less 32MB!)

Granted, like everyone else, if you could afford it I'd recommend a GeForce 3 or 4, but those Australian prices are insane. :(

I'd recommend importing from the US, but you'd still wind up paying well over $200au anyway, so that's a moot point.

As for a PS2, well, I enjoy mine, but I spend more time on my computer playing games, so... ;)

Farscry

Oh, as for your question about it saying 32/64MB memory on that Leadtek GF2MX, that just means it can be bought with either 32 OR 64 MB of RAM. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Farscry

For the price, get a GF4 4200. It is almost the same speed as the 4400 but it costs $200 american. It's a great card for the money. If that's still too much, get the ATI Radeon 8500. You can pick on of those up now for about $130. Both are great cards.

True Milamber, but keep in mind the difference between the American $ and the Australian $, along with the cost of international shipping (and possible tariffs). If Gokuzool can strike the deal and afford it, the GeForce 4 T4200 would be the best deal available, but I just stuck with checking out existing Australian PC part outlets (and they are REALLY expensive down there!)

Farscry

Thanks everyone for your info [img]smile.gif[/img] ! I'm probably going to look around this week for a graphic card; I'll see what is there.

They sure are [img]graemlins/1dizzy.gif[/img]

I have to agree with Sazerac, I had a Prophet II pro and now have a Prophet III and love/ed them both...