Halo 1 & 2 for PC
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Subject: The Buyer's Guide to Graphics Cards
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Just guessing, I mean they've gone from 7XXX to 8XXX to 9XXX to X8XX to...well they will go up, not down, so...maybe X9XX. I'm pretty sure that's where it will go. Probably not for a while though.

But the truth does lie in the PCI-e 2. There is a commission which 'decides' when all of this new tech gets released, and their target is 2007 for PCI-e 2.

Low latency RAM is a godsend if you want a high FSB for overclocking. Even at 250fsb, my RAM is still 2-2-2-5. If you want good RAM make sure it's Samsung TCCD on Brainpower PCB - best thing out there. I believe PQI Turbo and OCZ VX use it.

  • 04.12.2005 5:56 PM PDT
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I didn't even know about PCIe untill I looked for a video card for my PCI mobo. I just wish they wouldn't change things so fast.

  • 04.12.2005 6:50 PM PDT
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wow, newsflash!

Anyways, chewy u gonna update or not? Its gonna be like 320.00 canadian.

  • 04.12.2005 7:49 PM PDT
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Pushy aren't you. I haven't decided what/ when to update.

  • 04.13.2005 9:30 AM PDT
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Lol, yes he is rushing you a bit :D

  • 04.13.2005 11:25 AM PDT
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I use a Radeon 9200 on this comp. 128M of RAM, barely paid anything with a gift card AND a rebate on (I believe) a discounted item. Something like $80 at Circuit City.

  • 04.13.2005 11:50 AM PDT
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yes i try to get things done ASAP so you won't come back asking that again and again.

80$$$$$$$ for a 9200? RIP OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go on pricewatch.com and see how cheap it is there!

  • 04.13.2005 12:19 PM PDT
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I have a question. My card's a Geforce FX 5200 Ultra, and it's good and sucks at the same time. Good in that it supports shaders and a deicent framerate most of the time. Bad in that plasma and fuelrod particles SUCK. I run on a mac, so anyone know a good card for me?

  • 04.22.2005 4:31 AM PDT
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They do have mac versions of the 9800 Pro and X800XT, Pro being cheaper by about $150, Both are pretty good, but if you want no lag then the X800XT is it. Otherwise the 9800 Pro may give you some.

  • 04.22.2005 6:27 AM PDT
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u don't think he has a million dollars to spend on a x800 xt......?/

  • 04.22.2005 9:20 AM PDT
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it's only like $400 dollars


I'm spending $548 on a x850xt platinuim edition

  • 04.22.2005 4:56 PM PDT
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I wish I had $550 to spend on an x850 PE.

  • 04.22.2005 6:58 PM PDT
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i wish i had 350.00 to upgrade my pc.

  • 04.23.2005 7:02 AM PDT
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I need to get a laptop and I was wondering if you guys know any places that offer good prices

I would like it to have a mobility radeon 9700

the price to compete with is $1998 for a fully loaded laptop


[Edited on 4/28/2005]

  • 04.28.2005 4:56 PM PDT
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never mind I all ready bought one

  • 04.29.2005 4:55 AM PDT
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That was fast!

  • 04.29.2005 7:40 AM PDT
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I guess I'm going to have to update my signature

Check tomorrow for the new specs

  • 05.01.2005 10:23 PM PDT
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Cyber power gamer xplorerader
intel 855pm & intel ich4m chipset
1.6 ghz Pentium M processer
ati radeon 9700 256 mb 128 bit\
512mb ram
15.4 in. wsxga widescreen moniter

Its in my signiture now

  • 05.01.2005 10:32 PM PDT
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This forum is now really borring

  • 05.05.2005 5:45 PM PDT
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Really, what gave you that idea...

He's right guys, this forum is pretty deadbeat. It used to be lively, now it's practically deceased.

  • 05.05.2005 7:16 PM PDT
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I thought I should give something new to talk about

x800 now has a 512mb version and I think its faster

  • 05.06.2005 4:44 PM PDT
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Umm, not quite ;)

It uses the X800XL architecture, so it has a slower clock/memory speed and 12 pipelines as opposed to a faster and 16-pipeline X800XT or X800Pro.

The extra memory doesn't really make a difference right now. In two years, yes, 512MB will actually be the standard then. But for now, the VPU won't even need that much - the X800XT rarely utilizes even 180MB now, and that's on high settings.

That card is all about the ATi vs. nVidia war. Who can make theirs faster with more memory and do it first. That's what's going wrong with ATi. nVidia has a simple line: 6600, 6600GT, 6600Ultra, 6800, 6800GT, 6800 Ultra.

Meanwhile: X300, X600, X700 Pro, X800, X800XL, X800 Pro, X800XT, X800XT PE, X850 Pro, X850XT, X850XT PE - see what I'm getting at?

ATi had it right with the 9XXX series: simple numbering, only normal, pro, and xt. At that time nVidia confused everyone with the 5XXX series. Tables have turned, it's hard for many to keep up with the performance and price differences between the ATi cards. They've switched positions, hence why ATi is in the endless cycle of scrambling for domination while nVidia sits back...and pulls some strings.

  • 05.06.2005 8:45 PM PDT
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Reminds me of Pinochio. I was wondering how an x300 performs. What nvidia card is it comparable to?

  • 05.07.2005 10:37 AM PDT
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Like the 9600, or an FX5600. However, that card is a little beast. you can squeeze another 195MHz out of its core speed up from 325MHz. That's almost a 50% overclock. Memory can 'only' go up to 80MHz faster. This is all on stock cooling, too.

It's actually a good budget PCI-e card, and if you overclock it, it will give you signiicantly more performance.

[Edited on 5/7/2005]

  • 05.07.2005 10:43 AM PDT
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This is a long theard and i dont know if you talk about this yet but which is better in the area of bothe speed and grapics. PCi or Intergrated. And if i do gewt a PCI Card will i get a huge performance boost.

  • 05.07.2005 11:08 AM PDT