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Name: Glyn
Date: April 2, 2003 at 01:56:38 Pacific
Subject: Which graphics card?
OS: win98se
CPU/Ram: 500
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Hello,

I planning on buying a new graphics card, which chipset is the best and most widely supported for games nowadays. And any recommendations for a mid range budget?

Many Thanks
Glyn


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Response Number 1
Name: RYOKEN
Date: April 2, 2003 at 02:36:56 Pacific
Subject: Which graphics card?
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The two main chip manufacturers are Nvidia which at present make the Geforce 4 that is widely used and then there is ATi, with there Radeon.

There are pros and cons to both Cards and its down really to personal preference. I have used both cards and I personally prefer ATi cards, I like them because of there utilities which make tweaking your card to suit your needs.


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Response Number 2
Name: Fred
Date: April 2, 2003 at 03:42:35 Pacific
Subject: Which graphics card?
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An Geforce or Radeon at no less than 64MB DDR Dedicated memory should be fine for anything.


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Response Number 3
Name: ranchhand
Date: April 2, 2003 at 07:11:38 Pacific
Subject: Which graphics card?
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If you are looking for a budget card, I suggest the ATI Radeon 8500LE. I have the 64MEG DDR RAM card, and its super. Clockspeed is 250, and with POwerstrip you can O/Clock to 275. My kids haven't found a game yet that doesn't run great, and they run everything with all options turned to highest and highest resolution the game supports. Retails around $75 at Newegg. Also check the prices on the 128MEG version.


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