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unclematty
10-07-03, 21:18
650 3d mark. how good?
Mocean
10-07-03, 21:22
we need all your specs.....especially video card.
unclematty
10-07-03, 21:29
P4 2.4(800)fsb
1 gb kingston ddr400
60gb 7200 2mb
asus p4p8x 865p
ati redeon 9200
ChrisC
10-08-03, 00:39
Thats 3dMark 2003, right?

Well, your video card is....errr...teh bargain one (its pretty well crap for games, sorry).

I get 6400 marks.

Teh rest of your system looks good, though.
Max Powerz
10-08-03, 17:42
I get 1K :D Can you upgrade your vcard? If your really cheap you could get a Radeon 9100 like me for $60 online or so I think. Or you could go for a 9600 np for... some amount, or even a 9600 Pro for.. $190, or go for the brand new Radeon 9800 XT for $400, $500? Then you can show ChrisC who's boss ;) Sorry, I'm not to up to date on the pricing.
unclematty
10-08-03, 19:08
i just can see spending $400 on a video card.
Max Powerz
10-08-03, 19:22
Ok, I got prices, all from newegg (http://www.newegg.com), all sapphire (like ATI but cheaper):
Radeon 9100 128MB-$72
Radeon 9600 non-pro-$122
Radeon 9600 Pro-$150

I guess you wouldent be interested in anything faster as it would cost more. You could also wait for the Radeon 9600 XT which will go for $199 retail, and probably around 150-190 if you buy online. This will be a lot faster then the current Radeon 9600 Pro.
unclematty
10-08-03, 21:26
besides gaming, do they have any purpose
ChrisC
10-09-03, 00:39
nope, video cards are only for gaming. You need one, but, it can be $30 and still put out a quality image. Just, cant play games for a crap.

And if you got the 9800XT, id consider it a challenge :D

Athlon XP @2.47 ghz (214mhz FSB)
512mb Corsair XMS PC3200C2 ram (fast timings)
Asus A7N8X deluxe mobe (2 sata 120gb in raid0)
and a GeforceFX5900 (480mhz core, 1ghz memory)


edit: oh, and the XT line only adds a fairly small clock increase. Just in line with product launches. In a few months, their next generation chip will be coming out.
Max Powerz
10-09-03, 16:40
The R400 (or whatever the core will be called) won't be out till january at the earliest. Oh, and your P4 2.4GHz 800FSB overclocks like a champ... If your into overclocking.
ChrisC
10-09-03, 19:27
Ya, my Roomates P4 800mhz overclocks to 3.4ghz on air cooling. With liquid, he's had 3.6, but, he thinks he can get 3.7.

His is a pretty lucky example, though.
mudshot
10-11-03, 07:52
Originally posted by unclematty
besides gaming, do they have any purpose

??
Max Powerz
10-11-03, 08:43
Well they do, but vcards are so advanced now it doesn't matter, you can pick up a $30 vcard and it will run windows just fine, just not games.
mudshot
10-16-03, 14:39
The point being I have a work pc that would never run 1/2 the games around yet runs rock solid and has never had a terminal failure.. i say this as all my files/docs/etc are backed up every night to the server and I can temp fate as much as I want.

The only reason you would pay out for a good video card is for the latest games or to have the knowledge that you have a PC that is better than your mates :D
DOA
10-17-03, 21:07
When I see "computer at work" I think of MS Office and maybe ACAD and/or Photoshop. Your garden variety video card is none too fast at dealing with any of these. Large documents in Word do not need 3d cards, but a fast 2d is a must. For ACAD or Photoshop a second monitor is either manditory or nice depending on your level of expertise. There is a place for video cards besides games.
Max Powerz
11-09-03, 11:39
It's just that if you were running 3DMARK then you must be somewhat concerned about gaming performance.

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