Getting a new video card

[Froggin_Ashole42]

lol i have a 64 mb card.

[Kingrudolf]

One good advice. Never go with ATI.

[Anlushac11]

Frogging..

64 bit. Not 64MB

64 bit is the data path of the memory. Radeon 9800/Geforce FX 5950 use 256 bit memory, Radeon 9600/Geforece FX 5600 uses 128 bit, radeon 9600SE and low end fx5200 use 64 bit memory.

64MB or larger is fine as long as the datapath is 128 bit or larger.

[The Jackalx2k]

A GF4 4200 runs better than an FX5200 :\

[Anlushac11]

The FX 5200 ultra run a wee bit faster than my Ti4200 but it is also more expensive. But if your gonna get a card your going to want it to be DX9 compatible for HL2 and Doom 3.

I played HL, Opposing Forces, and Blue Shift and I cant wait for HL2. Just what I have seen so far leave me breathless.

[The Jackalx2k]

From what I see FX5200s are cheaper than most 4200s...

Also, I think you're wrong on the 5200 being better than a 4200. Take a look at this:

http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.html?i=1797&p=6

[the_move]

Originally Posted by Anlushac11

FX5200 Ultra yes. Do not get anything that has 64 bit memory, It will run like its has had its balls cut off, cause it has.

This has nothing to do with the grafx RAM size.

There is no game right now released that uses more than 64 mByte Grafx RAM on a card right now.


The only things, important are:

RAM interface (should be 256 bit on newer cards like 9800Xt or 5900 Ultra, GF4 has 128)

Core and RAM clock.

And this is the 5200 weakness.

It can do all effects, but has no speed (too low clock).

[Blistex]

Get the 9800 Pro if you've got the cash for it. It's (IMO) the best bang for your buck there is! I play 1024x768 with everything jacked and FSAA and ASF Cranked!

Here is a chart showing all the video cards and their scores in BF1942. Just pick the one that has the performance you want and the price you like.

The 9800 Pro is definitely the best performance for your dollar available on the market right now. I don't have one, but I do have the 9700 Pro, and I play BF1942, FH, and BFV at 1152x864 with everything maxed and I never have any problems at all. Best investment I ever made was pitching the NVidia I had and buying this ATI card. My gaming experience has been remarkably improved since then...

[Anlushac11]

If you guys read the thread he is on a budget of $100 to $150. If he had the money Im sure he'd try to buy the 9800 Pro or XT.