[riesep]

Okay I definitely need help buying a video card. I am probably going to get some type of Geforce 2 64mb card. I don't need anything dealing with multiple monitors, dvds, or tv-out. I'm going to get for games and games alone. Now I know there are different types of of Geforce 2's like mx or something else. I see that some Geforce 2 32mb are more expensive than a Geforce 2 64mb. WHY? Also, I know a little bit about computers and installing things, mainly games though. What I am asking is it hard to install a video card. I see that some say they are "Plug and Play". Do I need to buy an air conditioning unit. I know nothing about that. Here are 2 video cards I'm very interested in buying. Help me out.
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?
http://www.tcwo.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_main.html

Please,please reply. You guys know a lot more about these things than I do, and what you guys say is probably what I'll do.

[This message has been edited by riesep (edited July 14, 2001).]

[riesep]

I have a hard enough time making those links work, I'll put the right ones on tomorrow, I'm going to bed.

[BadScript]

Can't go wrong with GF2-MX 32/64, unless you're building a high end machine.

[SoLiDUS]

exactly.. that's why I say buy yourself a GTS.. VERY powerful (and will stay that way for a long time) and not costly (if you look at the prices and compare) at all..

geforce3s' will drop in price and become affordable (LOL) in 5 or 6 months.. good enough ? can you say christmas !?

[blade]

Im getting a new computer pretty soon and I went with the Geforce 2 MX 64



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[SoLiDUS]

"Okay I definitely need help buying a video card. I am probably going to get some type of Geforce 2 64mb card. I don't need anything dealing with multiple monitors, dvds, or tv-out. I'm going to get for games and games alone. Now I know there are different types of of Geforce 2's like mx or something else. I see that some Geforce 2 32mb are more expensive than a Geforce 2 64mb. WHY? "

There are different types of Geforce2's: Plain, MX, Pro, GTS and finally, ULTRA.
Cost will depend on type and memory.

Also, the 64 meg versions of the Geforce2's are simply a luxury: NO GAME OUT RIGHT NOW OR IN THE "NEAR" FUTURE IS GOING TO REQUIRE MORE THAN 32 MEGS. Anyone telling you otherwise just doesn't know lol..


"Also, I know a little bit about computers and installing things, mainly games though. What I am asking is it hard to install a video card. I see that some say they are "Plug and Play". Do I need to buy an air conditioning unit. I know nothing about that."

0- Prior to installing your new vidcard, uninstall your old one through windows (delete it in your device manager), turn off your pc, remove (physically) the old card and make the switch.
1- READ the manual ! It's there for a reason.
2- Set-up the AGP aperture size in your BIOS.
3- Let windows do its' part
4- Install the appropriate drivers
5- Have fun.

No, no cooling devices necessary unless you're working in VERY cramped environments: the vidcards' fan will do fine.

"Here are 2 video cards I'm very interested in buying. Help me out."

I'm buying myself a Geforce2 GTS w/ 32 megs pretty soon. It's going to cost me 270$ canadian (all taxes added).

Contrary to what most people will tell you, the GTS is ages ahead of the MX and trust me; when the new games start coming out, you'll be glad you have the extra power. Unless you can't afford it, that's a completely different story.

Paying more for a card is stupid because the Geforce3's are going to drop in price soon and they're priced similarly to ULTRAs'...

[This message has been edited by SoLiDUS (edited July 15, 2001).]

[SoLiDUS]

Again,

If you 1) have the cash and 2) aren't expecting to buy another video card in a while, buy a GTS man. It will take you where NO "MX" can and when the new games come out, you'll be glad it's there for ya

That's my 3 cents worth......

[BallisticWookie]

If you want cheap and fast go for a Leadtek Winfast Geforce 2 GTS Pro 64 Mb DDR (5ns) This card is great. I'm getting it with my new computer.... Or just save up and buy yourself a GF3.

[riesep]

I hope these links work.
http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...ct_code=283076
http://www.tcwo.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi...gi2TyOGkK6PAcv

[riesep]

Yes try out those two links and please respond.

[blade]

*laughs*

who ever would pay $399 for a damn video card is crazy or just plain out stupid...

the geforce 2 was $500 for awhile and it droped when other stuff came in

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[Polaris]

riesep

its all a question of how long do you think you'll have that card where it wont become obsolete anytime soon . i'd say that you'd should go with the gts , its stronger then the Mx and i think it will last longer too.

[riesep]

What's better a mx-400 64mb or a gts 32 mb. Let me repeat I am not a hardcore gamer. I do not need perfect performance just something that can easily handle future games without much of a problem. Depending on how much money I get this summer, is what will most likely decide what kind of card I'll get. I kinda wanna buy some games too without going over budget on a video card.

[SoLiDUS]

http://www.xbitlabs.com/video/mx400/

Check out the site rsiep: alot of information and comparison between the mx, mx-400 and gts. Alot of benchmarks to check out as well.

I believe that if you want to buy a video card and are not planning on buying another one for a long time while also ensuring good playability for future games, buy a Geforce2 GTS. Like I said in one of my previous post: it will take you where no mx can..

[blade]

Go with a Geforce 2 MX64 megs...

Its damn well worth the price, and its good quality..

All you have to do is stick the card in the AGP slot and reboot the computer and install the software.. very easy...

Also change the settings and shit.. Again, VERY EASY.



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