MulletRobZ Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 I'm going to be getting a new video card next month and it is going to be one of the GeForce series. However, I can't spend a lot more than $150 CDN ($100 US) on the video card. This is going to be part of my PC remodeling project. Anyone got any suggestions? BTW: If the video card's DDR, can I use it on a machine that only uses SDRAM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prasanth Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 Originally posted by Webgraph BTW: If the video card's DDR, can I use it on a machine that only uses SDRAM? ya you can :) go for a geforce 2 mx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StOnD Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 Buy any card you want as high or low end as you want, the card's onboard RAM operates independantly from your main RAM. Just make sure you have the proper AGP slot to support it, 2X or 4X will do just fine. IMHO, nVIDIA is the only way to go for a graphics accelerator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashiro Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 BTW: If the video card's DDR, can I use it on a machine that only uses SDRAM? Yes, of course. A video cards ram 'type' has no bearing on the rest of the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zivan56 Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 The GF2 MX400 64MB DDR w/ TV out is only $105 cdn. But the GF4 MX460 64MB DDR w/ VIVO (Video in/out) is $169 if you can sneak in a few extra dollars ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted June 8, 2002 Author Share Posted June 8, 2002 Thanks for the info about the DDR issue. However, the cards that I was interested in were either the GeForce 2 GTS, GeForce 2 Ultra, GeForce 2 Titanium, or any of the GeForce 3 cards! A 500 MHz P3 should be able to handle that no problem! Let me know of further recommendations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf- Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 hmm GeForce3 Ti 200's 64MB DDR are pretty cheap heard many good reviews about them think someone said on this site could get one for $128 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted June 9, 2002 Author Share Posted June 9, 2002 Originally posted by V_F hmm GeForce3 Ti 200's 64MB DDR are pretty cheap heard many good reviews about them think someone said on this site could get one for $128 $128 US or $128 CDN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vraa Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 aren't geforce 2 mx's like 50 bucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangesOfCourse Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Originally posted by vraa aren't geforce 2 mx's like 50 bucks? thats US.. not CDN.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted June 9, 2002 Author Share Posted June 9, 2002 A note to all of you: Please put the currency in Canadian Dollars! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vraa Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 duh.. oh yeah.. sorry about that hmm... canadian dollors.. are yall trying to copy us? just kiddin.. lol the CND is weaker then the USD right and USD is weaker then UKL or P or the lbs..? correct me please.. if the CND is weaker then the USD then why is the UK money stronger.. isn't canada part of UK? I mean wasn't it part UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusanagi Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Originally posted by vraa duh.. oh yeah.. sorry about that hmm... canadian dollors.. are yall trying to copy us? just kiddin.. lol the CND is weaker then the USD right and USD is weaker then UKL or P or the lbs..? correct me please.. if the CND is weaker then the USD then why is the UK money stronger.. isn't canada part of UK? I mean wasn't it part UK? Canada is a country by itself, and yes... it was a colony founded by the nice folks from UK, just like USA was... and you know, colonies are considered as a part of the country responsible for it :p Do you need more info? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienX1088 Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 I'm torn between a GeForce 3 TI200 128 DDR, and the GeForce 4 TI4200 128 DDR. I won't be playing a lot of games, but some. Such as the X-Files, Spider-Man: The Movie, Max Payne, and related games..will I see a huge difference from the GeForce 3 to the GeForce 4? Also, how much more can the GeForce 3 be overclocked to? EDIT: Err..I just checked the prices and the difference between the cheapest Gainward GeForce 3 TI200 and the GeForce 4 TI4200 is only $43..BTW sorry if I'm a bit off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nXP_151 Veteran Posted June 9, 2002 Veteran Share Posted June 9, 2002 Originally posted by prasanth ya you can :) go for a geforce 2 mx Yup I agree :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Originally posted by prasanth ya you can :) go for a geforce 2 mx why? if any MX the 4MX, but even better get a Geforce 4 Ti 4200. using SDRAM is not recommended, you'll see poor performance, but better than what you've been using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted June 9, 2002 Author Share Posted June 9, 2002 Aren't GeForce 4 Ti 4200's like $700 - $800 CDN? I'm looking for a GeForce video card that's no more than $150 CDN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Originally posted by Webgraph Aren't GeForce 4 Ti 4200's like $700 - $800 CDN? I'm looking for a GeForce video card that's no more than $150 CDN. no? -------------------------------------------------------- 4200 in the US are.. at the least 151.00 USD 4400 in the US are.. at the least 225.00 USD 4600 in the US are.. at the least 299.00 USD -------------------------------------------------------- source: http://www.pricewatch.com/menus/m37.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correllium Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 So that would be about this if I did it right: 4200 - $230 CAD 4400 - $345 CAD 4600 - $460 CAD A little over your 150 but not around 700, so I guess it's your decision (well obviously) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted June 11, 2002 Author Share Posted June 11, 2002 You know, that might convince me to get a GeForce 3! :) Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vraa Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 WHOA when i saw $700 i was like wtf!?.. then i saw CDN.. and i was like oh thank you.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted June 11, 2002 Author Share Posted June 11, 2002 I always write cash in Canadian dollars unless if I indicate otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxPayne1357 Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Why dont yall specify which currency your useing, instead of justt saying 130$ say 130$ usd, or cad. Anyway I bought my Geforce 3 Ti 200 at bestbuy for 140$ USD a couple months ago. If your in the market for a new vid. card get a Geforce 4 Ti4200, its around the same price as the Geforce 3 Ti200, Also dont forget to OC to its fullest potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted June 13, 2002 Author Share Posted June 13, 2002 The GeForce 4 Ti4200's can't be that cheap, man! GeForce 4 Ti4200's are $230 and the GeForce 3 Ti500's can be bought for aroung $150 - $160! The GeForce 4 MX is $200! BTW, that is in Canadian Dollars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted June 16, 2002 Author Share Posted June 16, 2002 I finally bought my video card earlier today. The GeForce 3's that were available in Moncton cost almost $300 CDN and they were Ti 200 128 MB models. Therefore, I settled on a GeForce 4 MX 420 AGP. That video card costed $160 CDN, and don't think I'd get a better deal than that! :D So I'm going to give that a try with Windows 2000 (If my new motherboard will allow the full 30 GB to be used) and Linux-Mandrake 8.2 as soon as I get myself a case! Hopefully, I can get Quake 3 Arena and Empire Earth to work correctly, and maybe P will be able to run more smoothly, LOL! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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