ATI 9800 Pro...AIW...

[Tiamat]

Im really really sorry if this is considered the wrong forum, however I just need a quick opinion or two on which I should get.


The following link is the 9800Pro 256MB with 256bit memory.
http://www.microcenter.com/sin...tml?product_id=0172940

Next is the AIW with 128MB "only".
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=14-102-297&DEPA=0


My aging Radeon 8500 is to be replaced. I would like to play HL2 without spending 500$ at at least 800x600 with quality settings.

My system:
1800+ @ 2200mhz
1024MB PC3500 Level 2 Mushkin
ABIT NFS-7 ver2.0
Audigy 2ZS
Radeon 8500
Samsung 213T


Futher, I have a ps2, but no TV. I would find it beneficial if I could play my ps2 games from my Samsung LCD. Does the AIW allow me to do this while not dropping frames? I know a friend's TV Wonder kinda looked mehh when he tried to play his ps2 through it.

Does the 256MB on the nonAIW help with gaming? Oddly enough, the 256MB version is cheaper than the 128MB atm.

Thanks for you understanding, and guidance.

Edit: as a kicker, the ability for me to play my ps2 through my computer has the same value as the ability to multi-monitor...

 

[sswingle]

The ALL In Wonder card is for TV viewing, and video recording. That is why it costs more with "only" 128 mb. If you want video recording, then thats the card for you. If you just wanna play games, then get the 256 mb standard card.

You mention playing PS2 through the computer. The AIW would do that for you, but it would be chaper to just find a card that has standard VIVO, or video in, video out. They are cheaper because they lack the TV tuner.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: ScottSwingleComputers
The ALL In Wonder card is for TV viewing, and video recording. That is why it costs more with "only" 128 mb. If you want video recording, then thats the card for you. If you just wanna play games, then get the 256 mb standard card.

You mention playing PS2 through the computer. The AIW would do that for you, but it would be chaper to just find a card that has standard VIVO, or video in, video out. They are cheaper because they lack the TV tuner.

Thanks, I pretty much concluded that myself. Gonna pick it up tomorrow after work