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Apr 9, 2003 20:13:14 GMT -8
Post by X S U R G E X DS X on Apr 9, 2003 20:13:14 GMT -8
It really comes down to what you are looking to spend...I would recommend the Radeon 9700 (non-pro) for price/performance reasons. You can get a nVidia GF4 Ti4600, which I will say is a very good card, for about the same price. It might cost you a little less or a little more depending on manufacturer. If you want a no fuss, good card then go with the nVidia. If you want a more powerful card for the same price then go with the ATI. The only issue I have with ATI is their well known driver problems. (Wolf will know what I'm talking about because he plays Freelancer, correct me if I'm wrong) There are some instances where you have to make certains adjustments in the games or in your display settings to allow a game to operate properly. Which if you have any basic computer experience is nothing more than a slight inconvenience. I know its an issue in Freelancer (and it might be fixed at this point) but I don't know how many other games have probs. I would assume, as it has been in the past, that if there were serious issues, peeps would be knowin. <<steps down from soap box>> LOL sounds like a AMD vs P4 subject! AMD is faster but is loud and risky. P4 might run slower by less noise and less cooling needed lol... I like to be an "Underdog" in the game. So i like sticking to weaker products, p4 and GF lol. ;D
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Apr 10, 2003 2:19:25 GMT -8
Post by WolfsRain~*DS*~ on Apr 10, 2003 2:19:25 GMT -8
Actually to be honest, i havent had any real problems with my video card and freelancer...though i might be having it and not knowing it.
I also have been using the latest update...but what is the problem i am supposed to be having so if i am having it i can fix it =)
But you are deffinitly correct Ravanux about the drivers. The biggest downside to getting an AGI card is the drivers. For some reason they seem to have the largest number of driver issues with software that I have ever seen. I havent had too many problems with mine, but when i had my geforce 3 ti200, I had practically none.
The driver issue has gotten alot better though...
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Apr 10, 2003 4:28:44 GMT -8
Post by Ravanux~*DS*~ on Apr 10, 2003 4:28:44 GMT -8
The problem that I had was that the text in the menus would take a long time to display. So if you are trying to buy something, or use the hud, or anything else that involved a menu the mouse would seriously lag. I first noticed this problem when I upgraded to my 9700, I had a prerelease version and was thought it was just a bug in the game. Soooo...I go out and buy the full version as soon as it came out, same problem. I read all the text that came with the game and did mad forum reading and found out that it was a driver problem with the card. I haven't played in a piece because I tried reinstalling and wiped out my save games and couldn't find anyone to play online with. And I haven't check for more recent updates for ATI's drivers. So the problem might be fixed at this point. EDIT: I think the info regarding this problem is in the main Readme for the game, I will check and see where I found the information. And who manufactured your Radeon? Mine was made by Powercolor... BTW, Knowledge said you guys play online a bunch, so let me know when you are. I'm not as good at Freelancer as I am at IGI, but I could at least be used as cannon fodder ;D
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Apr 10, 2003 15:49:45 GMT -8
Post by Knowledge on Apr 10, 2003 15:49:45 GMT -8
me wolf and vicious use the same server elmost everyday its called FREESPACE 24/7 so hop on whenever check if were around we can hook u up in there. Lemme know ur handle that ull use so I can get the word out, Im in the middle of changing mine in the server so i dunno wat itll be.
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Apr 10, 2003 16:45:40 GMT -8
Post by Ravanux~*DS*~ on Apr 10, 2003 16:45:40 GMT -8
Just look for Ravanux, not sure what I've used in the past but that'll just make things simple. BTW, just upgraded to the latest ATI drivers and everything is FLAWLESS!!!! W00T!!! ;D
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Apr 11, 2003 12:45:30 GMT -8
Post by DateRIF~*DS*~ on Apr 11, 2003 12:45:30 GMT -8
I notice that more and more the discussions break into what is the best hardware. BE CAREFUL... One minute you want to know if ATI or NVIDIA makes the better card and the next you are fighting thru nasty math and booty code. Ahhh the life of engineering or lack there of, LMAO.
I like NVIDIA cards but the people who work for them are dicks but I am more impressed with them than ATI people. I personally have been using my Geforce 2 GTS for the last 3 or 4 years with absolutely no problem. Hell I even threw the thing across the room, plugged it back in, and it worked. That is hardware testing, LMAO.
I agree with surge on this, reliability rocks.
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Apr 11, 2003 12:52:19 GMT -8
Post by GimpMaster~*DS*~ on Apr 11, 2003 12:52:19 GMT -8
Wow I was just looking at the topic it was posted by Saber saying Hey.
Now its a hardward discussion.
LoL
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Apr 11, 2003 13:01:53 GMT -8
Post by X S U R G E X DS X on Apr 11, 2003 13:01:53 GMT -8
Same here i was thinking about creating a new subject Hardware and software tips lol...
LMFAO!
Sorry saber it turned out like this. ;D
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