FX5200, how many frames for DX9 games?

[shuttlear]

hi,

i usually play most games in 800*600*32 mode or if it is allowed 1024*768*32 mode.
for FX5200, how many frames per second does it rate for DX9 games?
If more than 30 frames per second for 1024*768*32 mode, i think it has merit over radeon9200se...
what is your opinion?

 

[Cawchy87]

they both suck.

 

[Schadenfroh]

you wont be able to play ANY direct x game with the DX9 features on with decent frame rate anything less than a 5900xt

 

[Corporate Thug]

reallly, a ti4200 is a much better buy even if it doesnt have DX 9 support

if you dont mind buying used, u can get a 9500 pro for $100 which is a very nice card

 

[Evdawg]

3 words..

etch a sketch

 

[modedepe]

I doubt a 5200 could get 30 frams at either resolution...
And if you're thinking the 9200se is a dx9 card, it's not.

 

[Sonic587]

The 5200 was never meant to be a performance card. It can be HORRIBLY crippled depending on what type you buy. In most instances, it is trounced by high-end cards from 2 generations ago. And that's in DirectX8.1. I shudder to think what FPS the card would pull in anything DX9 based. You're much better off saving up some money and getting atleast a 5700 Ulta/ 9600 pro if you want anykind of a good gameplay experience in DX9.

 

[ikickpigeons]

i can run ut2k4 at 1024x768 with charatcer and world textures at high with everything else on low. i get about 50 fps in deathmatch on ons it depends on the map but never drops below 30 fps. I didnt do any tweaking and overclocking on the card. i also get 40 fps in battlefield 1942 secret weapons running at 1024x768 with maxed settings...

 

[Cawchy87]

LOL, if he is getting a 5200 i don't think he has the money for a 939 3500+ !!
Nice rig by the way!

 

[nitromullet]

they both suck.

Welcome to AT forums, shuttlear. People on here are generally more friendly and useful than this, but the FX5200 is kind of a dirty word arounf here, since it was really marketed to mislead a lot of people. That being said, I so no reason for you to be insulted because you might have made a poor vid card decision in the past.Your post is the first step in the right direction. If you don't get discouraged by crappy remarks, you will learn a lot from these forums that will help you pick up a good video card at a decent price.

reallly, a ti4200 is a much better buy even if it doesnt have DX 9 support

if you dont mind buying used, u can get a 9500 pro for $100 which is a very nice card

You're much better off saving up some money and getting atleast a 5700 Ulta/ 9600 pro if you want anykind of a good gameplay experience in DX9.

That is some good advice.

 

[nitromullet]

Originally posted by: ikickpigeons
i can run ut2k4 at 1024x768 with charatcer and world textures at high with everything else on low. i get about 50 fps in deathmatch on ons it depends on the map but never drops below 30 fps. I didnt do any tweaking and overclocking on the card. i also get 40 fps in battlefield 1942 secret weapons running at 1024x768 with maxed settings...

On what card/rig?

Originally posted by: Cawchy87
LOL, if he is getting a 5200 i don't think he has the money for a 939 3500+ !!
Nice rig by the way!

notice the "My Future Rig" at the top of his sig...

 

[Cawchy87]

Originally posted by: nitromullet

Originally posted by: ikickpigeons
i can run ut2k4 at 1024x768 with charatcer and world textures at high with everything else on low. i get about 50 fps in deathmatch on ons it depends on the map but never drops below 30 fps. I didnt do any tweaking and overclocking on the card. i also get 40 fps in battlefield 1942 secret weapons running at 1024x768 with maxed settings...

On what card/rig?

Originally posted by: Cawchy87
LOL, if he is getting a 5200 i don't think he has the money for a 939 3500+ !!
Nice rig by the way!

notice the "My Future Rig" at the top of his sig...

lol, acctully i didn't notice that

 

[ikickpigeons]

i can get that with a 5200 running with 512 mb of ram and a P4 2.53 ghz cpu. thats why i posted it. I knew the card sucked but it was the best pci card i could get. Dell screwed me over big time. And the future rig will very soon be my rig. Im just waiting for the video card showdown to settle.

 

[nitromullet]

Interesting, I wouldn't have expected it to do that well. Have you ever run UMark? Pretty neat (and really easy to use) benchamrk app for UT2003/4. I'd be curious to see your scores.

Edit: and a screenshot of that game looks like at those settings if possible.
Serioulsy, I'm not trying to rip on your rig, I'm just kinda curious. There is a lot of talk about how the FX5200 sucks this and that, but no one saying that stuff actually owns one.

 

[ikickpigeons]

i havent really ran any benchmarks but i will if there free, ill try to post a scrennie soon

 

[ikickpigeons]

how do i post screenshots?

 

[ShawnD1]

Originally posted by: shuttlear
for FX5200, how many frames per second does it rate for DX9 games?

Speaking from experience, I could not play Halo at 640x480 with the lowest quality settings. It was a slideshow. FX5200 = garbage.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: Sonic587
The 5200 was never meant to be a performance card. It can be HORRIBLY crippled depending on what type you buy. In most instances, it is trounced by high-end cards from 2 generations ago. And that's in DirectX8.1. I shudder to think what FPS the card would pull in anything DX9 based. You're much better off saving up some money and getting atleast a 5700 Ulta/ 9600 pro if you want anykind of a good gameplay experience in DX9.

 

[nitromullet]

Originally posted by: ikickpigeons
how do i post screenshots?

Most ISP's include a bit of personal web space with an account, I usually just upload mine there with an ftp program. There are also a number of places that let you host pics for free. Once you have it up, just put the link in your post. If it's too much hassle, don't bother. I was just curious as to what type of IQ you were getting out of that FX5200. Don't mean to ask you to jump through a bunch of hoops.

i havent really ran any benchmarks but i will if there free, ill try to post a scrennie soon

UMArk is free.

Edit: I found this site for posting pictures. http://www.photobucket.com/

 

[ikickpigeons]

i get decent IQ at the time it was a big improvement to the gay ass integrated graphics i had... Luckily for me soon i will have my new rig.

 

[imported_michaelpatrick33]

definitely an improvement from dedicated graphics. Except for the new intel integrated lol. I bought a dell once 3000.00 for a PII 450. Dear God in heaven's name. If the card has served you well good! I would go for at least a 9600pro/xt or 5700ultra for really decent Directx9 games in 1024 x 768 resolution

I have a 2400 kt266 with a 768megs of ram and a 9600pro and i run ut 2004 at 1024 x 768 maxed out except shadows at blob and i have no slow down or stutter at all.

 

[nitromullet]

Originally posted by: ikickpigeons
i get decent IQ at the time it was a big improvement to the gay ass integrated graphics i had... Luckily for me soon i will have my new rig.

I get what you are saying here, but a bit of n00b advice: The AT Forum mods frown on users describing things as "gay". This is a tech forum and there are all kinds of people on here, be respectful of them.

Scolding aside, did you get a chance to try out UMark yet?

 

[ikickpigeons]

not yet and thx for the advice.