Graphic Cards

.:Sparco:. · Post by **.:Sparco:.** » 16 Feb 2005, 23:57

What is the best AFFORDABLE Graphics card with good quality graphics

after to make the gaming better, not sure what i need to get graphics card etc

Sir Ibi · Post by **Sir Ibi** » 17 Feb 2005, 00:05

My personal recommendation would be the ATI RADEON 9600 or if you've got a little extra to spend than go for the 9600XT. Avoid buying graphics card with SE or Special Edition, they are usually a stripped down version of the original.

An ATI 9600XT 256MB will set you back about Â£100 british pounds. A 9600 256 are usually about Â£30 cheaper.

Don't pay attention to the brand name, they're all the same. Hope that helps.

.:Sparco:. · Post by **.:Sparco:.** » 17 Feb 2005, 00:10

how ,uch difference does the 256mb make i think i am running a 128 not to sure what difference does double mb make?

im not to good with Cards can build computers an all just not sure about spec

Sir Ibi · Post by **Sir Ibi** » 17 Feb 2005, 00:27

There is a big difference between a 256MB card and a 128MB graphics card I can tell you that from experience. I first had an ATI RADEON 9600 128MB which i bought for about Â£30 (and sold for Â£45 on ebay). I then upgraded to a 9600XT 256 which was a vast improvement. If you've got the money then go for a 256mb card.

.:Sparco:. · Post by **.:Sparco:.** » 17 Feb 2005, 00:55

O rite cool, ill have a look round at options thanks

EmptyWords · Post by **EmptyWords** » 17 Feb 2005, 01:58

a 9600xt is a far better version of the 9600, 9600xt is overclock from the pro version, so thats double clocked, plus extra ram, you cant compare 2 different cards...

Drewb99 · Post by **Drewb99** » 17 Feb 2005, 02:23

They're the same card. The speed difference comes from a higher-bit memory interface, nothing else. Size doesn't make a difference 9 cases out of 10.

Post by **Bojan** » 17 Feb 2005, 09:08

Why oh why did we stick this up: http://forum.nfsunlimited.net/viewtopic.php?t=2742

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