Upgrading my Video Card

descry · **Upgrading my Video Card -** 03-03-2003, 09:11 PM

Ok i think its about time i did some upgrading on my computer cause im realizing that the games are getting better and my computer isnt, so i need alittle help. My video Card at the moment is a NVIDIA RIVA TNT2/TNT2, so im not sure what to upgrade to. i went to http://www.nvidia.com , but not sure what one to get.

JOE WHERE ARE YOU!!!

1080jibber · 03-03-2003, 09:16 PM

dont you want to try ATI, the 9700 rocks evil:

03-03-2003, 09:33 PM

cool:

snipeymagoo · 03-03-2003, 11:21 PM

gf4 is awesome, stick with that

Muff Diver · 03-03-2003, 11:26 PM

GeForce pwnes

**THE ONLY WAY TO GO -** 03-03-2003, 11:32 PM

RADEON 9700 PRO..the onyl way to go.

Cool Fool · 03-04-2003, 12:04 AM

Ok, I don't really know the differnce between Radeons and Geforces. But, if you can go way deep to about $300, I suggest a Radeon 9700 Pro, or a Geforce 4 Ti4600. If you can't go that deep, I suggest a Radeon 8500, or a Geforce 3 Ti500 or something like that. If your a cheap bastard, get a $40 Geforce 2 Mx200. cool:

Sgt. Pepper. · 03-04-2003, 01:01 AM

I bought a GF4 TI4200 64 And havnt complained yet plus i picked it up for about $100.00

Bazooka_Joe · 03-04-2003, 09:56 AM

If your going to buy a new card, and money is not an object, I would get the RADEON 9700 PRO, or wait for the GF FX. Otherwise, go with a GF4 Ti 4200 - 4600 or RADEON 8500 - 9700. You can look up specs for both here:

http://www6.tomshardware.com/graphic/20 ... index.html

Good prices here:

http://www.pricewatch.com
http://www.newegg.com

Just read the card info. Try not to buy a LE RADEON card or a MX GF card. Also, try to avoid OEM.

descry · 03-04-2003, 03:38 PM

Ya i got quite a bit of money to blow, so ill probably go with the RADEON 9700 PRO

Old Reliable · 03-04-2003, 03:48 PM

the best card for the money is the radeon 8500

pest · 03-04-2003, 04:07 PM

If you have enough $$ for the 9700pro, then it should be a done deal. You may want to find what games the 9700 doesnt support first, just so you dont have any surprises.

Hurricane11 · 03-04-2003, 04:10 PM

get the Hercules Radeon 9700 Pro...Uber card.

descry · 03-04-2003, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pest

If you have enough $$ for the 9700pro, then it should be a done deal. You may want to find what games the 9700 doesnt support first, just so you dont have any surprises.

Ya that would probably be a good idea

Bazooka_Joe · 03-04-2003, 04:49 PM

Like I said, you can get the 9700 Pro for about 300 bucks.