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| Thread ID: 41894 | 2004-01-25 23:06:00 | help - looking for info on geforce fx's | some-random (5170) | Press F1 |
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| 209956 | 2004-01-25 23:06:00 | Hi All, Just looking for some info on what the difference is between different levels of the geforce fx series, what the "ultra" designation means etc... The problem is that I've seen prices for a GeForce FX5600 256MB Professional 8x AGP for $380 or so, whereas a GeForce FX5700 128MB 8x AGP My VIVO, DVI is $345. Leaving out if these prices are good value or not (they are retail, but I will be buying at something closer to trade price), I have no idea about graphics cards, and want to learn. Any info appreciated... Cheers. |
some-random (5170) | ||
| 209957 | 2004-01-26 01:25:00 | Hi You'd be better off with a Radeon if you ask me... but that's just for gaming. gf fx 5600 pro is not worth the 380. you'd be better off with the 5700 pro's(newer tech)and they benchmark closer to the radeon 9600's. if you want info on gfx cards goto manufacturers sites like leadtek http://www.leadtek.com/ I personally wouldnt pay anymore than 300-320 for a mid range card like the 5600's and 9600's. If you want value for money and still power to boot try looking for a second hand Geforce4 Ti4200 128ddr on www.trademe.co.nz ALSO.. prices for gfx cards due to drop next month, so might pay to wait if you DON't really need one asap |
peugeot (5168) | ||
| 209958 | 2004-01-26 01:32:00 | for more detailed info on mid range gfx cards goto www.overclockers.co.nz will also give you benchmarks etc etc hope this helps |
peugeot (5168) | ||
| 209959 | 2004-01-26 05:36:00 | the FX5600 is an older card that has been superseeded by the FX5700. Ultra normally means that it has a slightly higher core and faster ram. nVidia also have XT's which are budget versions of their respective chips, whereas ATI's XT's are their top of the line chips. As said early you would be better off purchasing a ATI Radeon 9600XT. Stay away from cards with 256mb of RAM as the ram is normally slower offering poor preformance. Also there is no need for 256mb, 128mb is more that enough. Check this thread out over at overclockers.co.nz it explains the whole 256/128 thing better: forums.overclockers.co.nz |
Pete O'Neil (250) | ||
| 209960 | 2004-01-26 05:51:00 | For a comparison of performance with video cards have a read here (www.tomshardware.com) | Pheonix (280) | ||
| 209961 | 2004-01-26 06:33:00 | ddue, don't get any of those! get a raedon 9600XT 256mb!! They are faster than a nvidia 5700 ultra!! Check out here: TradeMe Auction (www.trademe.co.nz) Plus, it comes with 3 games! |
fergie (424) | ||
| 209962 | 2004-01-26 06:48:00 | Thanks for the info... Have since learned that fx 5700's are the better option due to the design of the card as much as the features of the card or the add-ons that come with it. Thanks for the timing tip - not due to buy until feb anyway so that I don't have to pay until 20 march. As for ATI vs NVidia, NVidia is just my preference, and while gaming is why i'm getting the card, I don't really have the time to justify spending more and getting a higher spec card. Cheers. |
some-random (5170) | ||
| 209963 | 2004-01-27 05:37:00 | umm... you should find that a 9600XT is cheaper than any good quality FX5700. Stay away from a 256mb card they are ****. Plus its overkill. | Pete O'Neil (250) | ||
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