NEED HELP from computer experts... about GPU

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i saw nice vga card 256mb one only $93

nVIDIA® GeForce FX 5200 Ushers in New Era of Graphics and Gaming
The GeForce FX 5200 GPUs deliver best-in class performance and features at a great price. Experience cinematic-quality effects and studio-quality color, and the industry-leading performance and rock-solid driver stability you expect from nVIDIA.

The only DirectX 9 compatible GPUs in their class, the 5200 models are engineered for compatibility with the latest gaming and multimedia software.

nVidia GeForce FX 5200
For the casual PC user, the GeForce FX 5200 GPU delivers the industry-leading features and performance you expect from NVIDIA. Backed by the renowned NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) and the only GPU in its class to support Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, the GeForce FX 5200 ensures the ultimate compatibility with the latest gaming and multimedia software.

CineFX Engine
Powers cinematic effects beyond imagination. With advanced vertex and pixel shader capabilities, stunning and complex special effects are possible. In addition, increased horsepower delivers faster and smoother gameplay.

Learn More
High-Precision Graphics
By combining the incredible dynamic range of today's state-of-the-art 3D motion pictures with 128-bit studio-precision color, the GeForce FX GPUs bring you the industry’s best image quality for the most demanding applications.

Learn More
AGP 8X
Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X—2.1GB/sec. vs. 1.1BG/sec. AGP 8X enables more complex models and detailed textures, creating richer and more lifelike environments. Uninterrupted data flow allows for smoother video streaming and faster, more seamless gameplay.

Learn More
nView Multi-Display Technology
The nView hardware and software technology combination delivers maximum flexibility for multi-display options, and provides unprecedented end-user control of the desktop experience.


Learn More
Digital Vibrance Control (DVC)
Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate, bright colors in all conditions.

Specifications



GPU/VPU nVidia GeForce FX 5200


Video Memory 256MB


Memory Type DDR


Memory Bandwidth 6.4GB/sec.


Interface Type AGP


Interface Speed 8X


Connector(s) DVI
TV/S-Video
VGA

[my porsche]

i voted for the 9600 cuz it has the biggest number, but apparently other people like it too!

[PsychoChimp22]

Fx5900xt Pride!!!!!!

[PsychoChimp22]

I dono, because the X series Ati is the newest, its prob you best bet. (id go with the X850 tho )

Ill look up some stats on it to see if its good

[PsychoChimp22]

I looked it and have come to a conclusion.....

FX 5900 XT vs. 9600 XT = FX 5900 XT
PCX 5900 vs. X600 = PCX 5900

nVIDIA for life ! ! ! !

[Spastik_Roach]

ATI has been known to not work with some games. I'd choose Nvidia.

I got a shitty FX5200 128mb but it works fine for me..

[tmnt_ppn]

and how much money are you able to spend or willing to spend on a video card ? im guessing around $200 ?

you got that right, around $200-$250.

ok now if u want advise, take it from me ive had years of experience deciding these things If you're going to go with a certain company, its ATI Radeon

nope, just personal use. 3d modeling, 3d animation, games (of course) and something like that.

[tmnt_ppn]

I dono, because the X series Ati is the newest, its prob you best bet. (id go with the X850 tho )

Ill look up some stats on it to see if its good

yeah good except for its price.

[tmnt_ppn]

ATI has been known to not work with some games. I'd choose Nvidia.

what games and what was it problems? can it be fixed by installing some software or drivers? i've no experience using ATI. all my previous PC is using GeForce; GeForce 2 and GeForce 4.

[danno]

i might be a bit late/somebody already said this, but a 9600XT has 256 mb, as does the 9600 PRO. i have the PRO, my brother has the XT.

[Coventrysucks]

you got that right, around $200-$250.


nope, just personal use. 3d modeling, 3d animation, games (of course) and something like that.

Dependant on which 3d software you have/ want you might want to see which graphics cards they reccommend.

I have a feeling that Alias and Maya are supposed to be better with ATI cards for example.

[shr0olvl]

what games and what was it problems? can it be fixed by installing some software or drivers? i've no experience using ATI. all my previous PC is using GeForce; GeForce 2 and GeForce 4.

I've also heard that it has had problems with certain games like it wont work well with Battlefield Vietnam and other games like that, but to answer your question if you can fix it, its no, thats why many computer people like nvidia better.

[SlickHolden]

From what i know the FX models are a little unreliable and tend to overheat.
Go the ATI Radeon

[tmnt_ppn]

I've also heard that it has had problems with certain games like it wont work well with Battlefield Vietnam and other games like that, but to answer your question if you can fix it, its no, thats why many computer people like nvidia better.

well, according here: http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_cont...=mrpcie&page=7 all cards has poor performance.

Dependant on which 3d software you have/ want you might want to see which graphics cards they reccommend.

i use 3dmax and autocad.

i might be a bit late/somebody already said this, but a 9600XT has 256 mb, as does the 9600 PRO. i have the PRO, my brother has the XT.

9600 has both 128MB and 256MB.

[SlickHolden]

i saw nice vga card 256mb one only $93

nVIDIA® GeForce FX 5200 Ushers in New Era of Graphics and Gaming
The GeForce FX 5200 GPUs deliver best-in class performance and features at a great price. Experience cinematic-quality effects and studio-quality color, and the industry-leading performance and rock-solid driver stability you expect from nVIDIA.

The only DirectX 9 compatible GPUs in their class, the 5200 models are engineered for compatibility with the latest gaming and multimedia software.

nVidia GeForce FX 5200
For the casual PC user, the GeForce FX 5200 GPU delivers the industry-leading features and performance you expect from NVIDIA. Backed by the renowned NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) and the only GPU in its class to support Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, the GeForce FX 5200 ensures the ultimate compatibility with the latest gaming and multimedia software.

CineFX Engine
Powers cinematic effects beyond imagination. With advanced vertex and pixel shader capabilities, stunning and complex special effects are possible. In addition, increased horsepower delivers faster and smoother gameplay.

Learn More
High-Precision Graphics
By combining the incredible dynamic range of today's state-of-the-art 3D motion pictures with 128-bit studio-precision color, the GeForce FX GPUs bring you the industry’s best image quality for the most demanding applications.

Learn More
AGP 8X
Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X—2.1GB/sec. vs. 1.1BG/sec. AGP 8X enables more complex models and detailed textures, creating richer and more lifelike environments. Uninterrupted data flow allows for smoother video streaming and faster, more seamless gameplay.

Learn More
nView Multi-Display Technology
The nView hardware and software technology combination delivers maximum flexibility for multi-display options, and provides unprecedented end-user control of the desktop experience.


Learn More
Digital Vibrance Control (DVC)
Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate, bright colors in all conditions.

Specifications



GPU/VPU nVidia GeForce FX 5200


Video Memory 256MB


Memory Type DDR


Memory Bandwidth 6.4GB/sec.


Interface Type AGP


Interface Speed 8X


Connector(s) DVI
TV/S-Video
VGA

My GeForce/4 has as much memory bandwidth as that