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So? Which is best?
I already have the 4600Ti. Anyone have Any compelling reason to upgrade already?
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Misnomer Jones
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10-22-2003 10:18
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Ama Omega
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10-22-2003 10:23
Yes there is.
The compelling reason is so you can send me your 4600Ti. _____________________
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James Miller
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10-22-2003 10:27
I bought a GeForce FX 5600 w/256mb on e-bay for $150 USD. I love it, I get 20FPS with just about every setting on, it's really nice. I probably should have sprung for a 5900, but, oh well!
 Your card will probably be fine for now, Misnomer, I'd wait until you feel it's necessary. _____________________
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Jellin Pico
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10-22-2003 10:31
I never had a 4600ti, I had the slightly older 500ti, so I don't know how it performs. Now I gave the FX5600 with 256 memory, and I -really- noticed a graphic improvement with 1.1 and I'm very happy with the addition in preferences of 256 video cards. I really get the feeling it's making a difference.
Also, I've had absolutely no compatibility or driver problem with any game or program. ( hehehe had to throw that one in all you ATI folk  ) |
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Misnomer Jones
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10-22-2003 10:41
I traded up from an MX card and really noticed a difference. On the MX the ground had no texture. I just wonder if there is a difference between the 4600Ti and the next upgrade
 Im really in no hurry, just curious. _____________________
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Wednesday Grimm
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10-22-2003 10:44
Jeebus, look at the jet-engine cooling fan on that thing! Is it powered by plutonium or something?!
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Jake Cellardoor
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10-22-2003 11:01
Originally posted by James Miller I bought a GeForce FX 5600 w/256mb on e-bay for $150 USD. Can't help myself from griping. I bought a 5600 FX 256MB on e-Bay for $120. It arrived in an envelope rather than a box, and the bracket was bent on arrival. Live and learn. |
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James Miller
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10-22-2003 11:20
Yikes! Mine came sealed in the original box, no problems. I've never been scammed or whatever on e-bay, but, you gotta be careful! Sorry
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Lola Bombay
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10-22-2003 11:25
It's generally bad policy to buy any computer components on E-Bay unless they are NIB/new in box. Better luck next time Jake
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Devyn Grimm
the Hermit
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10-22-2003 11:26
Aha! No wonder ATI cards have so many problems in SL. Its all a conspiracy to get people to buy Nvidia cards... and this discount deal is the proof!
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Jellin Pico
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10-22-2003 11:48
Uh oh, you figured them out Dev ... careful, I think they have to kill you now!
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Dionysus Starseeker
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10-22-2003 11:52
Hmm... I have a 32MB MX420... maybe I should upgrade, but I just can't decide if it's worth it... hmmm... j/k (I hate the bastards who sold us this computer and said it was the best for gaming)
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Kelwyn Gallant
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10-22-2003 12:42
If you're considering buying a board, you should know that Nvidia just announced some new products, so there's a possibility that the existing products will come down in price soon. Here's the message I just posted about it:
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Chip Midnight
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10-22-2003 12:45
MJ, between a 4600 and 5600 you won't notice much if any difference in visual quality. You should see a pretty big performance boost though. I have both and the 5600 flies in comparison to the ti card. Then again it's also in a much much faster machine than the 4600. If I hadn't gotten the FX card with a new machine purchase I probably wouldn't be looking to ditch the 4600 yet.
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Wednesday Grimm
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10-22-2003 12:47
Well, the ATIs are up to 9800 now, and the NVidias are only up to 5600, so the ATIs must be better, because 9800 is more than 5600, right?
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Chip Midnight
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10-22-2003 12:51
lol Wednesday. I used to watch channel 4 news here because they have a "doppler 4000" weather radar... but then channel 9 got a "doppler 9000" so I'm guessing their weather is now 5000 better ;P
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Huns Valen
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10-23-2003 02:24
The 4600Ti is said to be a little faster than the 5600. It doesn't have all the eye candy support though.
I'm going to get a 5900 and see if I can use it for a couple years. Once the 5950 comes out it should go down in price even more than it already has. I'm hoping to get it for under $200. _____________________
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