Which video card is better?

Hi
ATI 9200SE 128mb (64bit) TV-out (DVI) - is better, get it instead of the GF4
MX.
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On Sat, 13 Sep 2003 13:30:17 -0400, "bluestringer"
<srvrules.TakeThisOut@strato.com> wrote:

 >I would go with the 440MX. But for a few dollars more you can get a FX5200
 >Ultra. I just replaced a 440MX with the Ultra and saw a big improvement in
 >performance.

Hi,
Its way more than a few bucks. Currently the prices are as
follows for me in Canadian dollars. $169 for the FX5200 and $89 for
the 440MX and 9200SE. See price list below.

I'm not much of a gamer, but I do like to open up lots of windows
(applications and browser windows). I occassionally like to run
graphic programs like photoshop with lots of images. I don't care
much about 3D games. I need something with blazing fast 2D
performance. That way switching from one window to the next is a
snap.

I can't spend more than $100 for my graphic card so its down to either
the 9200SE, MX440 or Radeon 7500 DDR. Which among the three is best
for my everyday use?




Geforce2 MX400 64M $55
Geforce2 MX400 64M TVout $62
ATI Radeon VE 32M TV $49
ATI Radeon 7000 64M SD / DDR ( OEM* ) $59/69
ATI Radeon 7500 64M SD / DDR ( OEM* ) $79/89
ATI Radeon 9200SE 128M ( DVI ) ( OEM* ) $89
ATI all-in-wonder 64M Redeon 7500 ( Box**) $195
ATI all-in-wonder 64M Redeon 9000Pro ( Box**) $259
Asus Geforce4 V9180 Magic 64M (8x AGP) $89
Asus Geforce4 V9180 TD 64M (8x AGP) $119
Asus Geforce4 V9280 Ti4200 128M ( 8x AGP ) $229
MSI Geforce4 mx440 64M DDR TV (4xAGP) $79
MSI Geforce4 mx440 64M DDR TV (8xAGP) $89
MSI Geforce4 FX5200 128M $169
MSI Geforce4 Ti4200 128M (8xAGP) $229
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zalzon wrote:

 > On Sat, 13 Sep 2003 13:30:17 -0400, "bluestringer"
 > <srvrules.TakeThisOut@strato.com> wrote:
 >
  >>I would go with the 440MX. But for a few dollars more you can get a FX5200
  >>Ultra. I just replaced a 440MX with the Ultra and saw a big improvement in
  >>performance.
 >
 > Hi,
 > Its way more than a few bucks. Currently the prices are as
 > follows for me in Canadian dollars. $169 for the FX5200 and $89 for
 > the 440MX and 9200SE. See price list below.
 >
 > I'm not much of a gamer, but I do like to open up lots of windows
 > (applications and browser windows). I occassionally like to run
 > graphic programs like photoshop with lots of images. I don't care
 > much about 3D games. I need something with blazing fast 2D
 > performance. That way switching from one window to the next is a
 > snap.
 >


Matrox G550 has the BEST 2D on the market. No 3D to speak of but the 2D
rocks. If you play any 3D games this card isn't good for that.

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Since you seem more concerned with 2D than 3D and using graphics progs like
PhotoShop, I'd look into the older Matrox Millennium line (G450, G400-Max,
G400, G550--in that order of preference), which are a bargain for the money.
I have a G450 DH installed running at 4x (max) with two monitors, and
graphics reproduction and speed are excellent. You can pick up the older
models (G400, G400-Max, and G450) for very reasonable prices on eBay. Video
RAM of 32mb is perfectly adequate for this type of 2D- graphic requirement,
and you could even get by with 16mb with no degradation as long as you don't
want to go higher than 1600x1280 resolution.

"zalzon" <zalzonishappy.RemoveThis@zalll.com> wrote in message
news:u6k6mvcvlgni35m3s1i5cg09fddfcunh2u@4ax.com...
 > having a tough time deciding :
 >
 > ATI 9200SE 128mb (64bit) TV-out (DVI)
 >
 > or
 >
 > GeForce4 440MX 64mb (128bit) TV-out
 >
 >
 > Both are the same price.
 >
 > thxnks
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Bob Davis wrote:

 > Since you seem more concerned with 2D than 3D and using graphics progs
 > like PhotoShop, I'd look into the older Matrox Millennium line (G450,
 > G400-Max, G400, G550--in that order of preference), which are a bargain
 > for the money. I have a G450 DH installed running at 4x (max) with two
 > monitors, and
 > graphics reproduction and speed are excellent. You can pick up the older
 > models (G400, G400-Max, and G450) for very reasonable prices on eBay.
 > Video RAM of 32mb is perfectly adequate for this type of 2D- graphic
 > requirement, and you could even get by with 16mb with no degradation as
 > long as you don't want to go higher than 1600x1280 resolution.
 >


The advantage of using AGP over PCI isn't just to get better video
performance but was to take the video overhead off the PCI buss. I wouldn't
choose a PCI card over an AGP one for that reason.

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