Videocards.. which to buy and whatnot.. simply videocards!

[Sergio]

Hmmz..

I have this problem.. Since I bought my videocard.

The motion blur seems to be black. I can't see anything, only my car.

Anyone have a solution?

hmm...maybe if you turn off lights trails it helps...try that

[Stereo]

Sergio, Is 5800 128MB good?

EDIT: Anyone who has a knowledge of ATI, Tell me if the Radeon 9600 pro 256MB is good.

[Drewb99]

The 5800 sucks, the 9600 runs pretty much the same as the 5700. Get whichever's cheaper.

[Dragon-of-Rune]

from page 1

I got this one http://www.atitech.ca/products/radeon98 ... index.html
for $300.00 , it rocks . Now that ATI has come out with newer cards
they are selling this for cheap , 256 mb

I have the same one the 9800Pro 256 and you payed 300 big ones for it.
I only payed 150euro for it.

300 dollar is 244,458 euro that's what you payed
i payed 150 that is 184.080

damm america isn't cheap in videocards

[Stereo]

The 5800 sucks, the 9600 runs pretty much the same as the 5700. Get whichever's cheaper.

Well, I'll get 5700.

[KekumRulez]

from page 1

I got this one http://www.atitech.ca/products/radeon98 ... index.html
for $300.00 , it rocks . Now that ATI has come out with newer cards
they are selling this for cheap , 256 mb

I have the same one the 9800Pro 256 and you payed 300 big ones for it.
I only payed 150euro for it.

300 dollar is 244,458 euro that's what you payed
i payed 150 that is 184.080

damm america isn't cheap in videocards

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Where did you get that 256mb for that price? I searched almost everything in holland, and my 128 was still 240euro!

[TheStig]

I think you (everybody) should go for a card that you can use for a while, even when this means you pay almost double, cause if you buy a card that just fits the specs (on max settings) you will have a card that is not running on max possible settings on never games in a while.

I know that a card like I have (ASUS- ATI 9800 XT set on it is a HUGE amouth of money! (was 500 euro =600 USD)

so that's not a option for most.
but buying a new one almost every 1, 2 years isn't a good option also.

I don't know anything about any Nvidea card (I only got a Nforce onboard soundcard so dunno about video.

but as for ATI I would go for a 9800 Pro wich is a lot better then the 9600XT/pro

A lot of cards can have max settings in games like nfs but that does not make it a good card. there is more to that.

little advise from LeStig

[Stereo]

Stig, I need a card under $100. But I also need a card better than The one I have. I just want a card that fits Underground 2.

EDIT: No offense or anything, just tellin ya that I need somethin good and cheap.

[Dragon-of-Rune]

Thanx for the advice LeStig. But most people that no a few things about computers know this already people who don't they do now. But I think i am gona buy a new videocard next year. I have a ATI Radeon 9800pro 256MB but i am gona buy the new 512Mb version next year if it's any good if not i search for a better one

[Drewb99]

The 9800s are being dumped in favor of the new fancy pants x800s, if you're in the market for a new ATI card that'l be the way to go in the future. I'm sure a 512mb version's in the works, but weather it's going to be regular AGP or PCIE is anyone's guess.

[Dragon-of-Rune]

Kekum i send you a PM with a little info about your post above.

Oh and i don't know if anybody noticed this but when i look at the new upcoming videocards, it's almost like they have dubbled the hight size off the card because on most off them they put a mega coolingfan on top off it.

[Dragon-of-Rune]

The 9800s are being dumped in favor of the new fancy pants x800s, if you're in the market for a new ATI card that'l be the way to go in the future. I'm sure a 512mb version's in the works, but weather it's going to be regular AGP or PCIE is anyone's guess.

I just got a mail by my uncle that those cards are already for sale in japan and china. I didn't believed him but i checked on my fav site tweakers and they confirmed it so he's bringing me this little gift next week. Damm i love my uncle but to let you guys know it's good here are some test results




FarCry Dune-level, 1280x1024, 4x FSAA & 16x AF

Geforce 6800 Ultra (435/1150) 55,6

Geforce 6800 Ultra 54,3

Geforce 6800 GT 48,9

Geforce 6800 29,9

Geforce FX 5950 Ultra 27,4

Geforce FX 5900 22,8

Geforce FX 5900 XT 21,6

Geforce FX 5700 Ultra 14,6

Radeon X800 XT 70,1

Radeon X800 Pro 46,1

Radeon 9800 XT 32,1

Radeon 9800 Pro 29,3

Radeon 9600 XT 18,1


Call of Duty, 1280x1024 Pure-instellingen

Geforce 6800 Ultra (435/1150) 238

Geforce 6800 Ultra 237,7

Geforce 6800 GT 222,4

Geforce 6800 200,3

Geforce FX 5950 Ultra 126,7

Geforce FX 5900 119,3

Geforce FX 5900 XT 119,7

Geforce FX 5700 Ultra 84,7

Radeon X800 XT 239,5

Radeon X800 Pro 214,5

Radeon 9800 XT 177,1

Radeon 9800 Pro 166,7

Radeon 9600 XT 111,8

And a screenshot

[PSZeTa]

Tweakers.. The home of computers.

So you can get videocards cheaper in China and Japan?

I wonder how much a 6800 Ultra is..

[Dragon-of-Rune]

Tweakers.. The home of computers.

So you can get videocards cheaper in China and Japan?

I wonder how much a 6800 Ultra is..

Don't forget that in china and japan has stuff we in europe and america have to wait half or a a full year before it hit's the store's

[PSZeTa]

Yeah, I forgot...

Import a 6800.

[Dragon-of-Rune]

I am hear in the netherlands so i can't import anything my uncle is there on a bussines trip and he's coming back tomorrow and then i will have my new 800XT videocard i can't wait untill i have it.

[PSZeTa]

I am hear in the netherlands so i can't import anything my uncle is there on a bussines trip and he's coming back tomorrow and then i will have my new 800XT videocard i can't wait untill i have it.

Yea, I understand..

I'm jealous.

[skyline_350z]

I am trying to overclock my video card with this guide http://members.optushome.com.au/trev99/oc_guide.htm
but when I get to this part

"You will now be looking at your video cards general settings, depending on what Video Card you have, there will be a tab that will have the model of your video card, for instance mine is a gf3 ti 200, now click on the tab that has your video card on it, and then click on the Additional properties button."

and I try to click on the Additional Properties button, it's greyed out, as in I can't click it. Any suggestions?

[Just Me]

@ Dragon

Are those test results fps?

Because if that's the case then i'll join PSZeta and be jealous too. (:D)

Edit

@ skyline_350z

Maybey Coolbits isn't installed properly?

Because the guy explaining the overclocking says the tab becomes aviable when Coolbits is installed properly.

[Dragon-of-Rune]

Yes those are benchmark test results, so yes those are fps.

[PSZeTa]

I should go buy a 6800 Ultra if I go to China again.XD

Or someone else takes one..

[Dragon-of-Rune]

It's the second best card out off the test but i think it's cheaper then the x800xt

[PSZeTa]

Their performance is about equal..

http://www.nordichardware.com/reviews/g ... .php?ez=14

Edit: But I don't know which one I should take if I really would buy one.. I'm a GeForce fan, but the X800 XT is running faster at alot of games.

You can easily overclock the 6800, but that's another story.

[DrewBoi]

i'm really having a hard time deciding on what video card to buy... from what i see at Bestbuy and Circut City... i cant choose... if u guyz could narrow it down for me here are sum things i need the card to do...

Price range $150-250
able to play Doom 3 and other old games such as NFSU and coming games....
easy to overclock

i cant really think of much else bt yea i am jealous of the card DOR... My Dad came back from Korea and he bought a new video card (dont remember what kind) but it was cheaper than here in the US for his laptop(which im using now) but it still sux...

[Dragon-of-Rune]

Next time when your dad goes away to korea, give him a list with spec on wich videocard to buy. Oh and don't forget to ask him if he want to bring one back for you