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Graphics What's the best graphics card out there?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by ace, 28 Oct 2001.

  1. ace

    ace CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK AT YOUR SERVICE

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    WHATS THE BEST GRAFIX CARD OUT THERE WHICH IS BETTER THAN MY LEADTEK GEFORCE 2 PRO 32 DDR

    IS THE RADEON 8500 ANY GOOD
    WHAT ABOUT THE ELSA GLADIAC 920

    I WANT AROUND 9000 - 1100 3D MARKS:rofl: :cool: :confused:

    IF YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS ON WHAT I SHOULD UPGRADE TO NEXT JUST SAY,
    I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD UPGRADE NEXT!!:confused:

    is ya caps lock key stuck mate? ;)
     
  2. Gandi69

    Gandi69 Like to get busy wit fizzy..

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    Either get a GF3 now, or wot for the Ti500. U cud try a Radeon 8500 but I'd stick with Nvidia:)
    Ps. Gud celeron Overclock ther m8. Gotta get me sum 133 (@ 150 perhaps?) Ram b4 I can reach those dizzy heights :)
     
  3. Evilbob

    Evilbob What's a Dremel?

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    At the moment I would get a Gainwood Gf3 Golden Sample or a Hercules Prophet III , if u can wait a while tho the ATI Radeon 8500 looks like a nice card. I that, the Kyro 3 or Gf3 Ti500
     
  4. jamiesurfs

    jamiesurfs Boom Boom, Cha Cha Cha!

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    Indications are that the GeForce3 Ti500 is pretty hot, and will be available soon. Probably be rather expensive though.:eek:
     
  5. ace

    ace CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK AT YOUR SERVICE

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    thanks for your replys
    keep them coming in im still confused on what to get / upgrade next:confused:
     
  6. Tim S

    Tim S OG

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    I've got the Elsa Gladiac 920, and I would say its a very nice graphics card, however, I got this card almost 6 months ago now, so its not as good as what is coming out now! But I have managed to get upto 7245 on 3D Mark 2001. Of course this was with some overclocking of the core and ram on the poor bugger!

    The Ti500s are retailing at almost the same price as the original GF3, at around £300-£350. If you are a bit strap for cash though, I'd go for a GeForce 3 Ti200, as they offer slightly better performance compared to the GF3 (unless you overclock it :D). You can pick up one of these cards for around £190 I think (someone back me up... please!!!) :p

    Also for your 3D Marks to be up and around the 8000+ mark, you need a fast enough processor to take you to that level. I think in the comparison with my CPU, if I was to whack a GF3 Ti500 in there I would expect to get around 8500 3D Marks, and Ive got a 1.4 AYHJA running at 1.5+ (mobo restrictions atm!!!) :mad: :(

    Hope this helps

    Biggie
     
  7. Guest-16

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    Well im tempted to go for a radieon 8500 at Xmas. Cause image quality is far superior and im putting money on the fact ati will sort out their drivers! Ebuyer.com - 8500 for £169ex Vat. HOWEVER im not sure if its DVI/Tv out only and not svga!?! Then ill get a Ti200.
     
  8. Lordflash

    Lordflash What's a Dremel?

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    Ive got an 8500 sitting in my machine now and to be honest im not that impressed. If you want raw speed get the Nvidia based cards. If you want image quality get Ati as the picture is rather nice however dont exspect a massive improvement over Nvida. I only notice the difference when watching dvds on a 32 inch tv. And thats only at certain points. Safe to say ill be swapping it back with my mate (who lent it to me) as im not impressed enough with it. However if the values quoted above its a good card for the money but wait and see what price the nvidia card are before you buy
     
  9. Guest-16

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    Thx for the opinion lordfish - i may just stick with a ti200 then :)
     
  10. Cheese

    Cheese Doc

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    Blueice may kill me for saying this but... buy.com have a ti200 (creative) for £168 all inc. How cheap?

    :D

    r.
     
  11. AQNFX

    AQNFX Twist The Grip, Let It Rip!

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    Your all wrong the best card it the ATi 4870 X2 =D hahaha
     
  12. ry@n

    ry@n Minimodder

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    I read this thread without looking at the date, I thought you were all taking the p*ss. Im such a fool :( Damn you AQNFX for resurrecting an oldy lol.
     
  13. Oreon_237

    Oreon_237 CHEA BRO!

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    ^^ same here im like WTF radeon 8500?
     
  14. LeMaltor

    LeMaltor >^_^

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    My GF2TI broke! Had to use a GF5 LE instead :( Lots of broke electricals recently, YOU BROKE THEM!
     
  15. Ending Credits

    Ending Credits Bunned

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    :duh:
     
  16. mooseguy

    mooseguy Crazy Moose

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    :duh:

    I thought this was just a taking the mickey thread at first too :D
     
  17. GavX

    GavX What's a Dremel?

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    Was gonna say... also going to commend on the CAPS LOCK
    Also the GTX295 probably beats the 4870
     
  18. lcdguy

    lcdguy Minimodder

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    it can't beat my ati 3d accelrator.(the one with the mouse port) :D muw ha ha ha. I wonder if it will run crysis :D
     
  19. wyx087

    wyx087 Homeworld 3 is happening!!

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    my god! this forum existed before i come here?

    /bender
     
  20. Volund

    Volund Am I supposed to care?

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    mod close?
     
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