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Hi, friend of mine is looking to upgrade his tnt2 with a newer video card and really doesn't want to spend a lot of money. He has a p4 1.4 with 256mb ram. The system is almost 2 years old now. I am a NVidia user for now, (9700 pro coming) and was wondering of the two cards which would be most practical for him. He does play some games: UT2k3, the new C&C and a few others. Thanks in advance for any help. ;)
Ti4200 all the way,no comparison and also some come at a nice price now.:)
9000 is a POS. dont even kid in that way dude. Get a 9500 instead. GF4200 is a DX8 card. At least 9500 is DX9 and will last you longer.
But I would wait until the next video cards get released next month. Then prices will really drop.
Otherwise he can pick up an 8500/9100 for about $90, as a cheap stopgap before DX9 cards mature enough, and become viable. 8500/9100 will smoke any 9000 and is as cheap as chips.
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Originally posted by Gogita
9000 is a POS. dont even kid in that way dude. Get a 9500 instead. GF4200 is a DX8 card. At least 9500 is DX9 and will last you longer.
But I would wait until the next video cards get released next month. Then prices will really drop.
Otherwise he can pick up an 8500/9100 for about $90, as a cheap stopgap before DX9 cards mature enough, and become viable. 8500/9100 will smoke any 9000 and is as cheap as chips.
Thanks for the input, I have to admit I know very little when it comes to ATI products. (but willing to learn :) ) My friend does not want to spend over $100.00, so I am limited on reccomendations. :confused:
Id rather have a Ti4200 as my stop gap card than a 8500/9100,as long as the price differance is not too great.
you can get a 9100 128MB card from newegg 87 shipped
sounds like a good gapfiller to me then when you get your good card later you can sell it :D
I would definitely get the Ti4200. Much better performance and better bang for the buck.
True but how much is the price difference?
For about $30 difference I would say that its really tough.
There is no doubt that the 4200 just plain has more ponies under the hood. But the Ati is at a sweet price.
Very sweet indeed. You can take your gf to dinner for that price difference and be home in time for a quick game of Unreal 2 with your brand spanking new 8500. lol!
Yeah take GF out at 7pm, quick game of U2 at 2 am ;)Quote:
Originally posted by Gogita
Very sweet indeed. You can take your gf to dinner for that price difference and be home in time for a quick game of Unreal 2 with your brand spanking new 8500. lol!
Your friend shouldn't think about the 9000pro unless he is seriously budget oriented. Pick up a 4200 or 8500/9100.:cool:
Hey thanks all for the suggestions, it is really appreciated. This is truly a great forum for help. Glad I joined.
Thanks again. :D