Which graphics card?
Friday, January 9, 2004 by deesh | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Do these high end graphics card make a big impact on your desktop? I mean, does a WB skin, Window FX or all Stardock products look different than what it does with my GeForce 2 card? If yes, then can anyone recommed a budget card that can achieve the experience?
Thanks vey much!
Thanks vey much!
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Sugaree
Reply #2 Friday, January 9, 2004 11:58 PM
Reply #2 Friday, January 9, 2004 11:58 PM
naw..don't waste your money on high end cards, unless your into gameing.
kona0197
Reply #3 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:00 AM
Reply #3 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:00 AM
I don't think the 7000 is a high end card at 50 bucks but it would be better for your various applicatiobs then a Nvidia card
(I think)
(I think)
Sugaree
Reply #4 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:01 AM
Reply #4 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:01 AM
heh you can edit now Kona?
Tip...when you edit you can get rid of older edits
Tip...when you edit you can get rid of older edits
kona0197
Reply #5 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:03 AM
Reply #5 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:03 AM
Citizen
Author: Terry Fuston
Nick: Kona0197
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Author: Terry Fuston
Nick: Kona0197
UserID: 590340
User Level: 4
IPlural
Reply #6 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:09 AM
Reply #6 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:09 AM
at $180.00 - 220.00 the FX 5800 Ultra is rated number one cost / performance in the video card shoot out that SPU magazine just published...
If your not into gaming then the PRO versions of any of the cards is over kill, but a fast GPU with 128 - 256 megs of DDR ram on it will make a big difference in digital art and 3d rendering...
The odd thing is, when you get into the really high end graphics design cards ATI doesn't come close to Matrox or nVidia $1000.00+ cards....
If your not into gaming then the PRO versions of any of the cards is over kill, but a fast GPU with 128 - 256 megs of DDR ram on it will make a big difference in digital art and 3d rendering...
The odd thing is, when you get into the really high end graphics design cards ATI doesn't come close to Matrox or nVidia $1000.00+ cards....
kona0197
Reply #7 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:13 AM
Reply #7 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:13 AM
IP: what about the ATI radeon 9800 XT? pretty sure it beats the Nvidia Cards.
IPlural
Reply #8 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:19 AM
Reply #8 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:19 AM
ATI 9800 doesn't come close to the FX 5950 Ultra
The testing and results are scaled by Performance and Price...
ATI is basically over priced when you consider yo are speaking of a difference of single digit discrepences...
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The testing and results are scaled by Performance and Price...
ATI is basically over priced when you consider yo are speaking of a difference of single digit discrepences...
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kona0197
Reply #9 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:22 AM
Reply #9 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:22 AM
Still would not waste my money on nvidia crap. I will prove you wrong John ( in a friendly way.) off the find FPS benchmarks.
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IPlural
Reply #10 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:24 AM
Reply #10 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:24 AM
but, if I can purchase a card that is one of last years top end cards for 1 3rd the price of todays top ender, I'll go with last years everytime 
IPlural
Reply #11 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:25 AM
Reply #11 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:25 AM
I've got them right here, Like I said, I am reading the Computer PowerUser Magazine right now
IPlural
Reply #12 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:27 AM
Reply #12 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:27 AM
ATI Radeon 9800 : 3Dmark03: 2445
BFG FX 5950 : 3Dmark03: 2518
BFG FX 5950 : 3Dmark03: 2518
kona0197
Reply #13 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:27 AM
Reply #13 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:27 AM
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-124-112&DEPA=1&sumit=property&catalog=48&mfrcode=0&propertycodevalue=4445,3676&keywords=&minprice=&maxprice=
IPlural
Reply #14 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:27 AM
Reply #14 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:27 AM
it goes abck and forth on different games and such, one tops the other, but when it all boils down, ATI doesnot hold anything over the FX Ultra really...
kona0197
Reply #15 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:29 AM
the card in the link does....
Reply #15 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:29 AM
| it goes abck and forth on different games and such, one tops the other, but when it all boils down, ATI doesnot hold anything over the FX Ultra really... |
the card in the link does....
IPlural
Reply #16 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:31 AM
Reply #16 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:31 AM
http://usa.asus.com/products/vga/v9980u/overview.htm
http://www.gainward.com/c.html
http://www.gainward.com/c.html
IPlural
Reply #17 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:33 AM
Reply #17 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:33 AM
no it doesn't... sorry 
hell really doesn't matter...
I installed a 5700 Ultra last night and put a Viewsonic A90f UltraBrite true flat CRT on it and it is phenomanul...
Total price was $480.00 out the door, the freaking ATI Pro was $499.00...
you do the math...
hell really doesn't matter...
I installed a 5700 Ultra last night and put a Viewsonic A90f UltraBrite true flat CRT on it and it is phenomanul...
Total price was $480.00 out the door, the freaking ATI Pro was $499.00...
you do the math...
kona0197
Reply #18 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:35 AM
You are telling me that your 256 meg card is better than a 512 meg card? no way.
Anyways, I hate nvidia and always will. To many driver problems and ATI customer support rocks.
Reply #18 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:35 AM
| no it doesn't... sorry |
You are telling me that your 256 meg card is better than a 512 meg card? no way.
Anyways, I hate nvidia and always will. To many driver problems and ATI customer support rocks.
The DJ
Reply #20 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:42 AM
Really? I can show you otherwise. Fact is, the 5950 came out after the 9800XT and the 9800XT still outperforms it. 9800XT is king when it comes to DX9, and in some areas the 9600 Pro outperformed the 5900 Ultra. How the hell can you say ATI doesn't hold anything to Nvidia? Overall performance is all ATI.
Deesh--what would be considered a budget card (price)?
Reply #20 Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:42 AM
| #8 by IPlural - 1/10/2004 12:19:20 AM ATI 9800 doesn't come close to the FX 5950 Ultra |
| #14 by IPlural - 1/10/2004 12:27:50 AM it goes abck and forth on different games and such, one tops the other, but when it all boils down, ATI doesnot hold anything over the FX Ultra really... |
Really? I can show you otherwise. Fact is, the 5950 came out after the 9800XT and the 9800XT still outperforms it. 9800XT is king when it comes to DX9, and in some areas the 9600 Pro outperformed the 5900 Ultra. How the hell can you say ATI doesn't hold anything to Nvidia? Overall performance is all ATI.
Deesh--what would be considered a budget card (price)?
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Reply #1 Friday, January 9, 2004 11:54 PM
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