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http://www.gladiatorcomputers.com/ productspec/productspeccom.php?pcode=ATI9100128MB
Firstly, is that any good?
Y'see, I have no idea when it comes to graphics card's.
Could you recommend any?
For instance, do any of you have a high quality GFX cards that you'd recommend?
Danke.
Firstly, is that any good?
Y'see, I have no idea when it comes to graphics card's.
Could you recommend any?
For instance, do any of you have a high quality GFX cards that you'd recommend?
Danke.
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My pick would be the ATI 9600 PRo. Great card. £115 off of www.worldofcomputers.uk.com i think.
Notorious Biggles wrote:
> My pick would be the ATI 9600 PRo. Great card. £115 off of
> www.worldofcomputers.uk.com i think.
Seems a good price for a good card.
Azul you still havent said what your current card is. No point in upgrading if you have a Geforce 4 Ti or even a Geforce 3 Ti, if you only going to spend £120 on a new one.
> My pick would be the ATI 9600 PRo. Great card. £115 off of
> www.worldofcomputers.uk.com i think.
Seems a good price for a good card.
Azul you still havent said what your current card is. No point in upgrading if you have a Geforce 4 Ti or even a Geforce 3 Ti, if you only going to spend £120 on a new one.
Sorry, haven't checked the thread in a while.
Now, don't laugh.
GeForce 2 MMX 400.
*Runs*
:-D
You can clearly see why I want to upgrade.
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I'm willing to pay around 100 or just over quid.
£123 sounds good, I'll have a look at that ATi Radeon 9600 Pro.
What's generally better?
The aforementioned, or the GforceFX5600?
Cheers.
Now, don't laugh.
GeForce 2 MMX 400.
*Runs*
:-D
You can clearly see why I want to upgrade.
***
I'm willing to pay around 100 or just over quid.
£123 sounds good, I'll have a look at that ATi Radeon 9600 Pro.
What's generally better?
The aforementioned, or the GforceFX5600?
Cheers.
Azul wrote:
> Now, don't laugh.
>
> GeForce 2 MMX 400.
>
> *Runs*
>
> :-D
Up until June 21st I had a PC with a GeForce 2 MX200 in so that was worst.
What you should do is try and find a site that reviews both the FX5600 and the 9600 Pro and see what differences there are when running games.
Have a look at this review and test between the 9600 Pro and a FX5600 ULTRA http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NTAyLDEw. I think the 5600 ULTRA is more money. Go to www.microdirect.co.uk and have a look at the Gainward section of GeForce cards. You can pick up a 5600 ULTRA 256mb at just over £128 inc VAT. They do more expensive version that use better RAM as well.
SR are doing a pretty good deal on the GeForce 4 Ti 4200 cards. There pretty good in performance but lack Direct X 9. My friend has one and on a 768mb RAM XP2000 he gets 8000 odd 3DMark 2001 points.
I think a 9600 Pro would probably be the best choice. As that link shows it does come out top on alot of the tests, it has Direct X 9 and seems a good all round performer.
> Now, don't laugh.
>
> GeForce 2 MMX 400.
>
> *Runs*
>
> :-D
Up until June 21st I had a PC with a GeForce 2 MX200 in so that was worst.
What you should do is try and find a site that reviews both the FX5600 and the 9600 Pro and see what differences there are when running games.
Have a look at this review and test between the 9600 Pro and a FX5600 ULTRA http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NTAyLDEw. I think the 5600 ULTRA is more money. Go to www.microdirect.co.uk and have a look at the Gainward section of GeForce cards. You can pick up a 5600 ULTRA 256mb at just over £128 inc VAT. They do more expensive version that use better RAM as well.
SR are doing a pretty good deal on the GeForce 4 Ti 4200 cards. There pretty good in performance but lack Direct X 9. My friend has one and on a 768mb RAM XP2000 he gets 8000 odd 3DMark 2001 points.
I think a 9600 Pro would probably be the best choice. As that link shows it does come out top on alot of the tests, it has Direct X 9 and seems a good all round performer.
I really wouldn't bother with the ATi Radeon 9600 Pro, especially as the 9500 Pro out does it on all benchmark tests!
Tyla wrote:
> I really wouldn't bother with the ATi Radeon 9600 Pro, especially as
> the 9500 Pro out does it on all benchmark tests!
But its finding a 9500 Pro. I would agree that the 9500 Pro is better but I havent found many sites that stock it. But if you can find one then and its cheaper or the same as a 9600 Pro then yes get the 9500 Pro instead.
> I really wouldn't bother with the ATi Radeon 9600 Pro, especially as
> the 9500 Pro out does it on all benchmark tests!
But its finding a 9500 Pro. I would agree that the 9500 Pro is better but I havent found many sites that stock it. But if you can find one then and its cheaper or the same as a 9600 Pro then yes get the 9500 Pro instead.
I've found a site that sells it.
www.eclipse-computers.com
It was mentioned earlier, I think, but the thing is... it's impossible to order.
The site uses Java as it's shopping cart.
And it's fooked.
So, I've sent them an e-mail.
If it can't be sorted, I've got another site. 5 quid cheaper though.
www.eclipse-computers.com
It was mentioned earlier, I think, but the thing is... it's impossible to order.
The site uses Java as it's shopping cart.
And it's fooked.
So, I've sent them an e-mail.
If it can't be sorted, I've got another site. 5 quid cheaper though.
Their site works fine for me - I ordered £255 worth of upgrades last week.
That was on a comp running win98 SE. On win XP, I can't install Java because I haven't installed service pack one. I haven't installed service back one due to, er, product key 'issues' :)
That was on a comp running win98 SE. On win XP, I can't install Java because I haven't installed service pack one. I haven't installed service back one due to, er, product key 'issues' :)
Ah, there are always solutions to issues my friend =)
Eclipse...haven't dealt with them for a few years now, only thing I could say is be wary of their support if you need to send something back - much like ebuyer, cheap prices, no service. Friend of mine got an email sent to him about a mouse he returned, which included a bit added by someone inside the company when they sent it to someone else..Some unpleasant comments. There was some legal action against them too a while ago, iirc. Still I ordered a few times without too much fuss, just be wary.
Eclipse...haven't dealt with them for a few years now, only thing I could say is be wary of their support if you need to send something back - much like ebuyer, cheap prices, no service. Friend of mine got an email sent to him about a mouse he returned, which included a bit added by someone inside the company when they sent it to someone else..Some unpleasant comments. There was some legal action against them too a while ago, iirc. Still I ordered a few times without too much fuss, just be wary.
VenomByte wrote:
> I haven't installed service back one due to, er, product key 'issues' :)
I've got a program (regards to Memo) that allows you to create a random product key and set it even once you've installed everything etc.
I've got your addy, I'll send it as soon as I find out where the hell I've stored it.
> I haven't installed service back one due to, er, product key 'issues' :)
I've got a program (regards to Memo) that allows you to create a random product key and set it even once you've installed everything etc.
I've got your addy, I'll send it as soon as I find out where the hell I've stored it.
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