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Video card question

Gary Kula

Video card question

by Gary Kula » Thu, 18 Apr 2002 14:34:17

I would guess no.  I have a P4 1.9 with 384 ram and GF2 Ultra.  Running
NR2002 at 1600X1200X16 I can't run with all eye candy on and maintain 30fps
at all tracks and situations.  (close though) I would highly recommend
upgrading your computer first.
But if that is not an option, I would buy the best video card you can
afford.  It will be overkill now, but you can always put it in your new
system.  Otherwise, when you upgrade your computer, you will want a new video
card again.

Gary


> dammit! One thing I forgot to ask is with my system, would I get smooth
> framerates on N4, GPL, NHL 2001, etc. with all settings maxed, or would
> I still have to tone down some of the fine details?


> > Radeon 8500(128 MB) or GF4 Ti 4600\4400. Costwise I'd go with the
> > Radeon, but would I be better off with the GF card in the long run. I'd
> > even condiser a GF3 if I could find one in Winnipeg.

> > system specs:

> > P3 600
> > 128 MB RAM
> > NVIDIA TNT2 Vanta card with 8MB
> > how do I find what type of motherboard I've got?

DB

Video card question

by DB » Thu, 18 Apr 2002 15:46:56

I would just say this,

  I went from Voodoo1 to Voodoo2 to Voodoo3 to Voodoo5, Said F&^ck NVIDIA
and went for the ATI8500, Have never looked back, I love it. My brother has
an NV3
card that is some overclocked piece of crap, twice the money and does not
come close
to the 8500 in my opinion .

Dave B


> I was checking a local (and reputable) computer pasrts store website and
> they have a MSI GE3 ti200 with 128MB DDR for $285 Cdn. They also have a
> Hurcules GF3 Ti200 with 64 MB for $305. Obviously the MSI card is a
> better deal, but is is a good card. SHould I keep looking?


> > Radeon 8500(128 MB) or GF4 Ti 4600\4400. Costwise I'd go with the
> > Radeon, but would I be better off with the GF card in the long run. I'd
> > even condiser a GF3 if I could find one in Winnipeg.

> > system specs:

> > P3 600
> > 128 MB RAM
> > NVIDIA TNT2 Vanta card with 8MB
> > how do I find what type of motherboard I've got?

Rafe McAuliff

Video card question

by Rafe McAuliff » Thu, 18 Apr 2002 18:41:43

Agreed, most racing sims tend to be very demanding on the CPU, much
more so than other 3d games. So your CPU will be holding you back a
fair way.

Go for a GF3 or the Radeon 8500 for now, then upgrade your mobo/CPU in
the future (when funds allow). GF4s are too expensive ATM.

Rafe Mc



>I would guess no.  I have a P4 1.9 with 384 ram and GF2 Ultra.  Running
>NR2002 at 1600X1200X16 I can't run with all eye candy on and maintain 30fps
>at all tracks and situations.  (close though) I would highly recommend
>upgrading your computer first.
>But if that is not an option, I would buy the best video card you can
>afford.  It will be overkill now, but you can always put it in your new
>system.  Otherwise, when you upgrade your computer, you will want a new video
>card again.

>Gary


>> dammit! One thing I forgot to ask is with my system, would I get smooth
>> framerates on N4, GPL, NHL 2001, etc. with all settings maxed, or would
>> I still have to tone down some of the fine details?


>> > Radeon 8500(128 MB) or GF4 Ti 4600\4400. Costwise I'd go with the
>> > Radeon, but would I be better off with the GF card in the long run. I'd
>> > even condiser a GF3 if I could find one in Winnipeg.

>> > system specs:

>> > P3 600
>> > 128 MB RAM
>> > NVIDIA TNT2 Vanta card with 8MB
>> > how do I find what type of motherboard I've got?

Kevin Web

Video card question

by Kevin Web » Sat, 20 Apr 2002 22:07:44

XP1700 Athlon.  While it helped I wasnt that impressed with improved
framerate when I went from a Radeon 8500 to the GF4 4600 about a week ago.
That is UNTIL i turned on 4X full screen antialising.  WOW!  The radeon
chokes completely and totally, even on 2X. While the GF4 takes a hit, I was
amazed at how strong the framerate still is.  1024X768 4X antialising and
the only thing I don't run on the graphics features is Ansiotropic
filtering.    I can run that on a few tracks but at the back of the field on
some turns it chops a bit.  I just cut it off cuz it doesn't need it. Never
go below 36 Fps.  With 4X FSAA this games is freakin beautiful.



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