Which Of These Graphics Cards Is Best?

thegoth

Hi,

I was wondering which one of these is best?

First One
Graphics Processor nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Memory size 128MB
Interface AGP 8x Compatibility PC
DirectX support DirectX 9.0 Memory bus width 256-bit
Memory technology DDR SDRAM Maximum resolution 2048 x 1536
Multiple monitors support Supports upto 2 monitors Output connections 1 x DVI-I - 29 pin , 1 x VGA - 15 pin
Operating system required Linux , Microsoft Windows 2000 , Microsoft Windows 95 , Microsoft Windows ME , Microsoft Windows XP

Second One
Category Graphics Card Brand PowerColor
Graphics Processor ATI RADEON 9250 Memory size 256MB
Interface AGP 8x Compatibility PC
DirectX support DirectX 8.1 Memory technology DDR SDRAM
Maximum resolution 2048 x 1536 Multiple monitors support Supports upto 2 monitors
Output connections 1 x TV-out , 1 x DVI-I - 29 pin

Thanks

Michael

8T8

They really aren't too dissimilar from each other but at least on paper the FX2000 is a smidgen better.

If you are looking for a low end but modern GPU then go with an X1300 instead.

blackdog2

thegoth wrote:

Hi,

I was wondering which one of these is best?

First One
Graphics Processor nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Memory size 128MB
Interface AGP 8x Compatibility PC
DirectX support DirectX 9.0 Memory bus width 256-bit
Memory technology DDR SDRAM Maximum resolution 2048 x 1536
Multiple monitors support Supports upto 2 monitors Output connections 1 x DVI-I - 29 pin , 1 x VGA - 15 pin
Operating system required Linux , Microsoft Windows 2000 , Microsoft Windows 95 , Microsoft Windows ME , Microsoft Windows XP

Second One
Category Graphics Card Brand PowerColor
Graphics Processor ATI RADEON 9250 Memory size 256MB
Interface AGP 8x Compatibility PC
DirectX support DirectX 8.1 Memory technology DDR SDRAM
Maximum resolution 2048 x 1536 Multiple monitors support Supports upto 2 monitors
Output connections 1 x TV-out , 1 x DVI-I - 29 pin

Thanks

Michael

I would go with the nvidia although both are hopelessly outdated for gaming!

blackdog2

and to confuse you even more, here is the best agp card under a 100 euro if you can afford it!!!

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=307924

Buzz_Irl

have the fx5200 in a seconf pc for 3 yrs and n complaints (it's running a 1.4 ghz/364 mem) and its fairly good

generally i have found nvidia to be more stable than ati - but i have both so not biased !

TerrorFirmer

Buzz_Irl wrote:

have the fx5200 in a seconf pc for 3 yrs and n complaints (it's running a 1.4 ghz/364 mem) and its fairly good

generally i have found nvidia to be more stable than ati - but i have both so not biased !

Fairly good?

Try running a demanding new game on anything other then 800x600 on low options, if it even runs at all!

Buzz_Irl

he said fx5200 not x800 XT - its all relative !

i stand by fairly good - but thats not going to include a forest scene in oblivion :eek:

TomCo

Its not going to include Oblivion period.