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Video Card Help

by Redfurst Apr 25, 2004 11:14AM PDT

I was wondering if this Video card is a good deal or not. I currently have 256 ram and some dell video card that isn't that great. I have a flatpanel screen and I was also wondering if the card would be compatable with my screen. Any help would be nice.

http://www.logicalplus.com/bfgasgeti64d1.html

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It's a value Video Card. Not exactly in the top half...

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 25, 2004 11:25AM PDT

But may be better than what you have. (Do tell.)

Since we don't know what screen you have, or what connection it uses (VGA or DVI), I have to pass on that issue.

Here's a shootout. See where the FX 5200 falls -> http://www20.tomshardware.com/graphic/20031229/vga-charts-06.html and the other pages.

Bob

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Re:Video Card Help

by orubassman777 Apr 27, 2004 4:01PM PDT

Do as Proffitt says. Check out all the specs before you buy. Compare those specs with your current card (it would help to tell us what you currently have). If you have a Dell, chances are that the video card is USUALLY integrated, especially if it's one of their "budget" computers (under $700). If you're looking for speed, the GeForceFX 5200 isn't too fast, at least for DX9 standards. If you have a little extra cash, go after the GeForceFX 5600. Search http://www.pricewatch.com for the best prices.

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