1845220

Updating video card...

March 3rd, 2005 02:09 PM

Hello People,

I have a question,
it's about time I updated my videocard, from the ultra slow geforce Fx 5200 128MB/64bit, to the next step up, for my budget I've been looking at a Radeon R9550 CDT 256Mb/128bit, or a Geforce FX 5500 256Mb/128bit, i've been to both product's sites and they pretty much look the same, can anyone offer some sage-like advice, which is the better performer?

as this weekend i'm hopefully going to be buying another 512Mb DDR Ram and a videocard. can anyone guide me in which card would be better for my system?

Thanks

Itto


Current System:

Intel P4 3.0ghz HT
is7-e2 Mobo
512Mb DDR Ram
120Gb Seagate Hdd
CDR-RW
500w psu
Win Xp Home Ed
Geforce Fx 5200 128Mb/64bit

1845239

Re: Updating video card...

March 3rd, 2005 02:18 PM

Do you have some more cash?

If so then get a 9800pro for a 9600pro.

Get this 9600pro 256mb only $120 The 9550 is old and slow for todays games.
If you can only get one of the 2, get the 9550 then.

1845265

Re: Updating video card...

March 3rd, 2005 02:26 PM

Just go out and buy one at a local computer store or at Comp USA.

1845270

Re: Updating video card...

March 3rd, 2005 02:27 PM

Thanks Pethegreat,
I'll look into it further...

Is that $120 Us, canadian, or Au?

1845280

Re: Updating video card...

March 3rd, 2005 02:30 PM

It depends on the type you buy but yeah its around those prices.

1845317

Re: Updating video card...

March 3rd, 2005 02:42 PM

ok,
thanks Vash2000,

Down here in Oz, Radeon 9600 XT 128Mb/128bit is roughly $340 from Winner Computers

Do you know the difference between SE, XT, and LE after card names?

1845347

Re: Updating video card...

March 3rd, 2005 02:50 PM

Se- crap

Xt-the fastest/most expensive

LE- better than se but still crap.

The 9600pro i showed would be around $150AU Don't buy the $300 one your getting scammed badly.

Look for a site that ships worldwide since newegg does not.

You will be paying topdollar for it though.

Also, what kind of games do you like to play? If you like Half life 2 and doom 3 then go for a 9800pro or an x800 insted. But if you like older games then the 9600pro/Xt will be fine.

1845373

Re: Updating video card...

March 3rd, 2005 02:56 PM

Yeah like they have different characteristics with the SE,XT, and LE.

1845695

Re: Updating video card...

March 3rd, 2005 05:00 PM

ok so that was australian dollars, sweet, I'll check the markets for one on sunday, usually i can get some things cheaper there..

games I am currrently playing, are UT2k4, C&C General Zero Hour, Homeworld 2, original Half Life, Diablo 2 LoD, and I'm looking for better games, any recommendation?

1845750

Re: Updating video card...

March 3rd, 2005 05:21 PM

Yeah i know what you mean about the Geforce 5200, i have one and i am starting to hate it. and like pethegreat said, i would get a 9800Pro or a X800 if you want to play the newer games well.