I am a moron

Totenkopf · **I am a moron -** 11-01-2002, 03:57 PM

Actually, I have a question about graphics cards. I am running with an AMD 1.5 gig, 256 MB PC2100, Geforce 2 on windows XP. I am going to buy another 256 MB of memory, but also want to update my graphics card. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg, but would like something with a bit more bite. Any recommendations?

DEVILS ADVOCATE · 11-01-2002, 04:13 PM

a GF3 its better than what u got but not sure on the prices

Arkan · 11-01-2002, 04:56 PM

Get either the GeForce 4 Ti4200 or Ti4600. Prices range from $200(Ti4200) - $300(Ti4600).

Cool Fool · 11-01-2002, 05:20 PM

The GF4 MX420 is good and cheap

but yeah the GF4 TI4600 is a good one

Totenkopf · 11-01-2002, 05:24 PM

Thanks for the ideas guys. I was thinking a GF 4, but wasn't sure which one. Do you think I will see a real difference in the upgrade? I would hate to shell out a lot and not see some results.

SoLiDUS · 11-01-2002, 05:56 PM

Never EVER EVER EVER fucking go with an MX... I will KILL YOU if you do so:
instead, go for a regular GF3 or GF4 man. ATi's are okay but the drivers are
always SUX0R4G3...

11-01-2002, 06:37 PM

Just in your shoes man -

Go for the 4200 or the 4600. Anything else will be SUPER FUCKING OBSOLETE AND POINTLESS. GeForce3 is on it's way out to pasture, and you can get the GeForce4 for a very reasonable price. As SOLIDUS said, MX is shit, and I wish I knew that before I shelled out my hard earned cash for it a year ago, but oh well it worked. Anywho, get the 4200 or 4600, you can get them as low as 212 off of pricewatch for a 4600, and 175 for a 4200.

You WILL see a graphically improvement. Definately. Especially if you're playing games like MOH and BATTLEFIELD. The damn things are fast and big.

Only thins is, make sure you do a BIOS FLASH or you may run into some problems with the GeForce/MB/and XP.

Fuckers.

Blitz-krieg · 11-01-2002, 07:01 PM

What's a BIOS flash? how do i enable it?

SoLiDUS · 11-01-2002, 07:09 PM

It's not something you enable; rather, it's something you DO.

Flashing the BIOS (basic input-output system) means getting special
software from your card's maker, erasing the EEPROM and replacing it
with another, more compatible one.

At least, that's what I remember the process to be biggrin:

Blitz-krieg · 11-01-2002, 07:37 PM

i c, btw, u guys think the "Tweak" utilities for the Geforce cards actually work?

Totenkopf · 11-01-2002, 09:59 PM

Thanks for all the advice gents. I am gonna shoot for the 4200, sounds like good stuff. It was Bf1942 that showed me how weak my system is now. I am looking forward to playing it without a lot of fps issues.

11-01-2002, 10:39 PM

whats the best i can git for $100 american money?

ninty · 11-01-2002, 10:46 PM

Two 50 dollar bills.

Mr.X · 11-01-2002, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redneck36567

whats the best i can git for $100 american money?

...a blow job and some KFC, with change...surely..... oOo:

11-01-2002, 11:09 PM

ahhh.. ok i see we have some smart asses here hake: