I have two identical comps, one with a 9600xt and one with a new 9550. tested them both against doom3 and hl2 on "high" graphics, the 9550 out performed my 9600 with doom and were equal with hl2. great option if you don't want to spend $300
Ease of installation, smooth and stutter free, easy to set up, allows 3D setup to your own settings. Great graphics for general or gaming use. Allows for Digital, VGA or S Video monitor support.
No cooling fan.
This is a great card for either general or gaming use. 3D capability makes for awesome gaming experience. 3 video options, Digital, VGA and S Video output makes it a very versatile card. Price is mid-range and affordable.
as dependable,
as an up-to-10k/ph tractor blasting down the highway.
the 9550 is super-dependable, like an old ford, you feel it churning away and trying it's best to keep up but with that lacklustre analogy comes the inevitable conclusion, it just can't keep up with even older games.
It's no fault of the poor 9550, it's been around for a while and offers the poorer amongst us (like myself) a solid - if unsatisfactory - gaming experience.
the 9550 barely cuts it with 3-5year old games like most wanted (highest resolution, NO prettifiers), GTA san andreas (as before), etc. and I would suggest you opt to rather hold onto your pennies and scrounge up for a card with less wrinkles. I've had this card for two years (don't take out the pitchforks!) and it has never disappointed - in fault terms that is.
Get this card only if you want to keep your young'un put and money is tight.
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