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| 37094 | 2002-02-26 02:15:00 | I am about to upgrade my PC and have been offered a couple of systems that meet my requirements and are within my price range (two different retailers). At this stage the only problem I am having is which of the two graphics cards being offered is the best. Graphics cards offered are as follows: MSI 64MB Geforce MX400Pro AGP w/TV and AV out, or ATI Radeon 7000 64MB AGP w/TV out. I have been to a number of websites hoping to get some info but am still no closer to deciding. Could anyone out there recommend one or the other? I am also purchasing a DVD drive with the intention of running a cable to my TV (approx a year old but not digital)in order to watch DVD's and understand that the Radeon card may be better for this, any ideas also on how to set this up so I achieve the best picture quality. |
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| 37095 | 2002-02-26 03:04:00 | I reckon AV Out is better for TV connection. I also hear that software decoding of DVDs can suck, speed wise and may mean you don't watch them that way. robo. |
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| 37096 | 2002-02-26 05:15:00 | for dvd out its best to use a hollywood plus card great sound and picture also most retailers are way to dear what price have they quoted and the specs ? try to buy 2nd hand on trademe.co.nz or order a custom built machine off ascent.co.nz if you really need a warranty. also a good site to read up on prices and reviews main thing is to buy a decent mother board with no onboard sound or graphics. if you need any advice welcome to email me on tennisplayer43@hotmail.com. |
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| 37097 | 2002-02-26 06:22:00 | i'm a little rusty on the radoeons but over all the radeon shoud be the quicker(not 100% sure, is the ram ddr or sdram?) however radeons are known for driver problems. there have been serval new drivers releases lately. as far as dvd goes most newish pc's are fast enough to handle software decoding but you will need to crack the macrovision to veiw it on the tv. check for software first. the nivida is the most compatable and cheaper. for the price of the radedon you could get a geforce2 ti 64meg ddr with tv out which would be far faster than the MX400. |
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| 37098 | 2002-02-26 08:03:00 | if your prime requirement is to watch DVD movies on your TV, don't waste money on a DVD for your computer. Buy a stand-alone player and plug it in to your TV. It will do the job much better and won't cost any more in the long run. There is not much point in putting a DVD on the computer as about the only thing available for it (other than movies) is Encyclopedia Brittanica. I wasted money doing it and it was not satisfactory. I have had Video recorders since 1971(I still have them plus tapes and plenty of spare parts)so I have a fair idea of what is needed to watch movies on TV. Computer DVD players are not up to the job unless you are prepared to accept second best. Tom B. |
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