FX5200 vs Ti-4200

[nikko]

I had a PNY Ti-4200 with 64 MB RAM. It went bad and I had to RMA it. Anyway, it's been a couple of weeks and PNY says they have been on backorder for over a month and probably still will be for another 2 or 3 weeks. They said the only other card they can send me is the FX 5200. I guess I'm looking for advice as to whether I should wait for the Ti-4200 to come back in stock or to have them send the 5200. I don't know anything about the 5200 and was hoping someone could give me an idea of what the pros/cons would be. Thanks.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: nikko
I had a PNY Ti-4200 with 64 MB RAM. It went bad and I had to RMA it. Anyway, it's been a couple of weeks and PNY says they have been on backorder for over a month and probably still will be for another 2 or 3 weeks. They said the only other card they can send me is the FX 5200. I guess I'm looking for advice as to whether I should wait for the Ti-4200 to come back in stock or to have them send the 5200. I don't know anything about the 5200 and was hoping someone could give me an idea of what the pros/cons would be. Thanks.

No way. It's a better GF4 MX with DX 9 Support...

ASk for a refund.

EDIT:

You would be better off with a Geforce 3.

 

[MrPickins]

Not to be a jerk, but....

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[nikko]

Originally posted by: bjc112

Originally posted by: nikko I had a PNY Ti-4200 with 64 MB RAM. It went bad and I had to RMA it. Anyway, it's been a couple of weeks and PNY says they have been on backorder for over a month and probably still will be for another 2 or 3 weeks. They said the only other card they can send me is the FX 5200. I guess I'm looking for advice as to whether I should wait for the Ti-4200 to come back in stock or to have them send the 5200. I don't know anything about the 5200 and was hoping someone could give me an idea of what the pros/cons would be. Thanks.

No way. It's a better GF4 MX with DX 9 Support... ASk for a refund. EDIT: You would be better off with a Geforce 3.

I'm not sure how I can get a refund. I'd just contest the charges through my credit card company, but I think the situation is complicated because I bought the card through Best Buy.

By the way, does that "no way" mean "no way don't take the 5200?"

 

[modedepe]

No way, do not take the freaking fx5200. There are basically no "pros" with that card over the ti4200.

 

[tweeve]

i agree dont take the 5200, either wait for your 4200 or get a refund

 

[Corporate Thug]

4200

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: shady06
4200

 

[Tab]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh

Originally posted by: shady06
4200

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh

Originally posted by: shady06
4200

 

[Nebor]

I'll throw in the descenting opinion... Get them to give you a 5200 Ultra 128mb. THey are comparable to a 4200, and surpass it in DX9 performance... The 5200 Ultra is often overlooked as a low end card... But it's nearly twice as fast as the 5200.

 

[ethebubbeth]

there needs to be a button that automatically replies with ti4200...

 

[modedepe]

Originally posted by: Nebor
I'll throw in the descenting opinion... Get them to give you a 5200 Ultra 128mb. THey are comparable to a 4200, and surpass it in DX9 performance... The 5200 Ultra is often overlooked as a low end card... But it's nearly twice as fast as the 5200.

Comparable to a ti4200 only when aa/af are enabled. link

 

[MDE]

Just annoy them until they offer an FX Ultra card above the 5200U or a Ti4200. If you're really feeling adventurous demand a 128MB 4200.

 

[DaTT]

DEMand!.....I say, DEMAND an FX5900 Ultra 256MB for your troubles. They will do 1 of 2 things, laugh histarically at you, or laugh histarically at you and hang up.

For real though, if your willing to pay the difference, see if they can send tou a Ti4400, or 4600.....if they have them in stock. I posted recently about *upgrading* from my 4200 128MB to an FX5600. After reading the responses, and doing a little more research, I wouldn't go any lower than the 5800 in the FX series.

 

[Lyfer]

In plain english

Under $60 - Radeon 9200/9100/9000/8500LE
Under $100 - Ti4200
Under $150 - Radeon 9600 PRO
Under $200 - Radeon 9700 NP (if you can find em)
over $200 9700 Pro/9800/5900