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Ian T
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Posted: 24th Jun 2003 21:30
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I've been saving up for a while for a 9700 Pro video card, but recently some things have led me to think that I might be better off getting a new, but lower-end video card. One of the reasons is that my computer already has mild power issues, and I think a really high-end card would kill it. Another is that there are so many varied birthdays and celebrations in my family, my savings aren't really getting anywhere and I'm stuck around the $200 mark for my video card budget.

Do you think it'd be smart to do this? And, which would be a better buy for my buck-- a Radeon or a GF? I can understand the FPS ratings in reviews, but I cannot dechpyer their power needs, which is my main concern .

Thanks all.
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Ian T
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Posted: 24th Jun 2003 21:32
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By the way, the card I was just looking at:

http://www.allstarshop.com/shop/simprod.asp?pid=7375&ad=pwatch

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Ian T
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Posted: 24th Jun 2003 22:31
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Anyone?

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Kangaroo2
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What card do you have at the moment and what is you PC spec?

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Ian T
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Posted: 25th Jun 2003 01:45
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GeForce 2 MX (or TNT 2)

AMD Athalon 1.0ghz
384MB RAM

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IanM
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Posted: 25th Jun 2003 01:48 Edited at: 25th Jun 2003 01:49
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I've just upgraded my machine from an MX400 to an FX5200 with 128MB - nice and cheap (£76), and loads better.
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Ian T
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Posted: 25th Jun 2003 01:56
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Hmmmm, I think I'll do that then . I just want a new video card... I'm tired of waiting and not being able to do just about anything...

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Ian T
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Posted: 25th Jun 2003 01:57 Edited at: 25th Jun 2003 01:58
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Wow, you got that for £76? Pricewatch has it for $64... must have been a while ago.

*can't resist peeking at the 5600*


Edit- This one looks tempting: http://store.yahoo.com/hoct12/syra75ddr64a.html

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Ian T
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Posted: 25th Jun 2003 05:16
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Falling into the abyss again . A little more advice, please ?

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Posted: 25th Jun 2003 06:01
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How much are you spending for the new card?

And you're probably going to have to get more memory for the card as well. My new powerhouse machine which I just ordered today has a radeon 9800 (not pro) of the card, and the whole rig cost only 1500 dollars. It's really in the price...

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Ian T
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I'm not spending a cent over $210 .

Why more memory? I'm aware of the limitations of having 384mb, but they wouldn't actually damage the quality of my new card, would they?

If the deal leaves enough to buy a new 256er, I'll get one though

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Ian T
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Posted: 25th Jun 2003 18:36 Edited at: 25th Jun 2003 18:56
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Edit-- Finally found a helpful page with a card that's supposed to be perfect for an AMD Athalon & KT 133. Nevermind

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Ian T
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Okie, I did it... not that card though... got a Radeon 9500 Pro instead. Reviews were extremely positive and it held up well in comparisin to the FX series, so... if there's any problems, I got it from a site with a very solid return policy . I don't expect any problems. Got Second Day Air, too...

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