Which graphic card should I purchase? - Page 2

Farscry · 04-19-2002, 01:13 PM

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

Farscry · 04-19-2002, 01:15 PM

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

MILAMBER · 04-19-2002, 01:18 PM

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.

Farscry · 04-20-2002, 01:32 AM

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

GokuZool · 04-20-2002, 03:28 AM

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.

GokuZool · 04-20-2002, 03:58 AM

Quote:

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

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

Wurm · 04-20-2002, 06:45 AM

Quote:

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

Cheers,

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

04-19-2002, 01:13 PM	#11
Farscry Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 10, 2002 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 49	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 __________________ Continual excess wears away the keenest instrument. -- Lao Tzu

04-19-2002, 01:15 PM	#12
Farscry Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 10, 2002 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 49	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 __________________ Continual excess wears away the keenest instrument. -- Lao Tzu

04-19-2002, 01:18 PM	#13
MILAMBER Lord Soth Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,948	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. __________________ \"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.\"<br />-General George Patton (1885-1945)<br /> <br />Member of CLAN HADB<br />Founder of The Anti Clan Coalition

04-20-2002, 01:32 AM	#14
Farscry Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 10, 2002 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 49	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 __________________ Continual excess wears away the keenest instrument. -- Lao Tzu

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04-20-2002, 03:28 AM	#15
GokuZool Lord Ao Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,061	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.

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