etc...) 32MB MATROX G450-2 or a Gforce II 64meg???
Thanks..
James
Thanks..
James
less $$.
I think you mean the 8500, which is supposed to in theory ourperform a
Geforce3, it doesn't though because ATI don't supply decent drivers for it.
The 7500 compares to a lower end Geforce, not high end.
David G Fisher
> > Thanks..
> > James
The GF2Ti looks very impressive, specially the factory overclocked
Gainward board. However, I've been burned on buying old technology
both on my V3 and V5, so peharps the only real alternatives are the
GF3 in some version or the Radeon 8500 ? Getting off topic now a bit,
but the increase in price from the GF2Ti to the GF3Ti200 isn't that big.
> > Matrox does not focus on *** anymore. Just about anycard would be
> > better in the long run than a Matrox. The Ge Forces have Transfor &
> > Lighting coded in the hardware and sims like N4 see a big jump in
> > framerates when you use it.
> > If you can search around you will find GF2 PRO's or Ultras that cost
> about
> > the same as any MX version. spend the money and get a Pro or Ultra...
> > dave henrie
> > > What is a better Graphics card for all Racing sims (GPL, N4, SCGT, F1
> > 2001,
> > > etc...) 32MB MATROX G450-2 or a Gforce II 64meg???
> > > Thanks..
> > > James
I'm actually about to buy a video card myself, I'm going with the
Geforce 3 below (but I'm getter a better deal at $575).
DON'T go for a Matrox, they are pulling out of the *** world and
you'll be left high and dry. These are the best bang for your buck:
Leadtek Winfast Geforce 2 Titanium TH 64mb DDR TV OUT NEW - IN STOCK
$340
Good price to performance. Around twice as fast as a Geforce MX at
$270. Should be good for a fair while still. If money is a big
problem, then go for this one (or similar)
Leadtek Winfast Geforce 3 Titanium 200 TDH 64mb DDR TV out& DVI NEW
$620
Best bet in my book, but pretty pricey. Twice as fast as the GF2 ti at
higher resolutions, 1280x1024 and 1600x1200. Plus plenty of headroom
for future ***. Check out Tom Pabst's post earlier - RT running at
1920x1440, 50fps mmmmmmmm :D
HTH
Rafe Mc
BTW, if you want a cheaper deal, go here
http://www.racesimcentral.net/ in the city, Melb. Crappy website,
but a good place and cheaper prices :) They're website is always
outdated on price.
On Thu, 1 Nov 2001 12:00:36 +1100, "James Pickard"
>Thanks..
>James
> > Or a GF2Ti.
> The GF2Ti looks very impressive, specially the factory overclocked
> Gainward board. However, I've been burned on buying old technology
> both on my V3 and V5, so peharps the only real alternatives are the
> GF3 in some version or the Radeon 8500 ? Getting off topic now a bit,
> but the increase in price from the GF2Ti to the GF3Ti200 isn't that big.
As for ATI 8500. I read today that they hacked their shipping drivers to
lower the texture details in Quake3A so that it would get higher benchmarks.
***them.
> > Ever consider a ATI Radeon 7500, It's comparable to a high end GIFT for
> less $$.
> I think you mean the 8500, which is supposed to in theory ourperform a
> Geforce3, it doesn't though because ATI don't supply decent drivers for it.
> The 7500 compares to a lower end Geforce, not high end.
David G Fisher
> > Or a GF2Ti.
> The GF2Ti looks very impressive, specially the factory overclocked
> Gainward board. However, I've been burned on buying old technology
> both on my V3 and V5, so peharps the only real alternatives are the
> GF3 in some version or the Radeon 8500 ? Getting off topic now a bit,
> but the increase in price from the GF2Ti to the GF3Ti200 isn't that big.
> > David G Fisher
> > > Matrox does not focus on *** anymore. Just about anycard would
be
> > > better in the long run than a Matrox. The Ge Forces have Transfor &
> > > Lighting coded in the hardware and sims like N4 see a big jump in
> > > framerates when you use it.
> > > If you can search around you will find GF2 PRO's or Ultras that cost
> > about
> > > the same as any MX version. spend the money and get a Pro or Ultra...
> > > dave henrie
> > > > What is a better Graphics card for all Racing sims (GPL, N4, SCGT,
F1
> > > 2001,
> > > > etc...) 32MB MATROX G450-2 or a Gforce II 64meg???
> > > > Thanks..
> > > > James
> --
> Olav K. Malmin
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You can get the GF3 Ti 200 for just under $200.00.