Which graphic card should I purchase?

GokuZool · 04-18-2002, 08:27 PM

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,

/)eathKiller · 04-18-2002, 08:32 PM

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...

Sazerac · 04-18-2002, 08:34 PM

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

Cheers,

GokuZool · 04-18-2002, 08:55 PM

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

Farscry · 04-18-2002, 11:39 PM

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

GokuZool · 04-19-2002, 03:28 AM

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

!

EDIT: 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.

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

Neb · 04-19-2002, 03:29 AM

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]

GokuZool · 04-19-2002, 03:36 AM

What's your address?

[img]tongue.gif[/img] And what's wrong with MX?

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

WOLFGIR · 04-19-2002, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GokuZool:
What's your address? [img]tongue.gif[/img] And what's wrong with MX?

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!

skywalker · 04-19-2002, 05:02 AM

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

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

04-18-2002, 08:32 PM	#2
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 38 Posts: 6,043	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... __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

04-18-2002, 08:34 PM	#3
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	The Hercules Prophet cards are terrific. I've got one and I haven't had one regret about it. [img]smile.gif[/img] Cheers, __________________ "And all my days are trances, and all my nightly dreams, Are where thy grey eye glances, and where thy footstep gleams, In what ethereal dances, by what eternal streams..."

04-18-2002, 11:39 PM	#5
Farscry Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 10, 2002 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 49	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 __________________ Continual excess wears away the keenest instrument. -- Lao Tzu

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04-18-2002, 08:27 PM	#1
GokuZool Lord Ao Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,061	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,

04-18-2002, 08:55 PM	#4
GokuZool Lord Ao Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,061	Kewl..do you think the one I might get is good or has it had bad reviews [img]graemlins/question.gif[/img]

04-19-2002, 03:28 AM	#6
GokuZool Lord Ao Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,061	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 ! EDIT: 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. [ 04-19-2002, 03:40 AM: Message edited by: GokuZool ]

04-19-2002, 03:29 AM	#7
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	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]

04-19-2002, 03:36 AM	#8
GokuZool Lord Ao Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,061	What's your address? [img]tongue.gif[/img] And what's wrong with MX? [ 04-19-2002, 03:37 AM: Message edited by: GokuZool ]

04-19-2002, 05:02 AM	#10
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,097	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 [ 04-19-2002, 05:14 AM: Message edited by: skywalker ]

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