Graphics card

[Consoles_Suck]

Hi, is this- http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=3970&GroupID=27 graphics card better than an ati radeon 9800pro.There both about the same price

 

[Reefsmoka]

The Radeon 9800pro will beat an FX5900XT hands down in virtually every game or benchmark known to man. But this isnt bad news if your on a budget, because you can get a 9800pro for £125 DELIVERED! from here: http://www.lowestonweb.com/Products/DisplayInfoMain.asp?e=2F99A0AD-B9A8-470B-B643-2A672531F699Its the cheapest on the web i've found so far. If you find cheaper, please tell me.

 

[ChristopherP]

XT when attached to an nVidia card means VERY cut down in performance.

XT when attached to an ATI card means VERY GOOD performance.

Confusing i know...

 

[floppybootstomp]

As reef and Chris said

I can't emphasise too strongly about two things:

a) Don't buy a 5900XT

b) Don't use Micro Direct, they are absolutely awful (see other threads on this Forum about their disgraceful trading practices).

Go get that ATI 9800 Pro that reef gave a link to, you'll be pleased with your decision.

 

[GONNA-GET-U]

just got myseld thr radeon 9800 pro and it great !

looks like u'll have to now that 5900xt is now out of stock !

 

[Spooky Mouse]

But this isnt bad news if your on a budget, because you can get a 9800pro for £125 DELIVERED! from here: http://www.lowestonweb.com/Products/DisplayInfoMain.asp?e=2F99A0AD-B9A8-470B-B643-2A672531F699Its the cheapest on the web i've found so far. If you find cheaper, please tell me.

reef.. when i get round to my upgrade.. ill be knocking on your door for some pointers..

 

[Thermaltke]

and when i get the money reef, im having one of those 9800's, so i can play DOOM 3 better too, lol, and i wont give myself electric shocks

 

[Reefsmoka]

reef.. when i get round to my upgrade.. ill be knocking on your door for some pointers..

And i'll answer me door with a friendly grin, and hopefully some good advice .

 

[Spooky Mouse]

And i'll answer me door with a friendly grin, and hopefully some good advice .

ill listen with open ears....Cheers reef... lol.. .

 

[Alf]

Drat! i wish i came here before upgrading my video card!
i figured i would upgade my BFG Tech Geforce 5200 AGP for a PNY Geforce 5900xt seeing that it had a higher core clock and memory speed. indeed it is a little bit faster, but i was expecting more. looks like i'll upgrade to a BFG Tech Geforce 6800GT OC after all

I Never Bought a ATI card before... Anygood?

 

[floppybootstomp]

I Never Bought a ATI card before... Anygood?

Er, yes, just a bit...........

 

[Thermaltke]

Drat! i wish i came here before upgrading my video card!

i wish i't come here beore i started my computer