Graphics Ability Questions?

[jcovercash]

Ok right now I have a

3D Prophet II MX 64 MB version
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I am thinking about upgrading to a little bit better card, I play mainly 3D games like Quake II, Un real Tournamnet. I am running Windows 2K professional if that help any. I have have found two offers on better video cards and was hoping someone here could help me a little more, Last time I posted in the video forum it didn't get much assistance.

Ok here is what I have been offered.

WinFast GeForce II Pro 64MB version - $150
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Hercules 3D Prophet II PRO - $200, might could get a little cheaper.
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Both cards have been used minimally, I was just wondering which one would be the best deal. If you can find a card that is a better deal for the $150 price range feel free to post it, or if you cna find any of these cards cheaper somewhere else.

Thanks,

Josh

I am running

AMD 1.2 GHz
ASUS A7A 266
256 Crucial DDR
3D Prophet II MX 64mb
Maxtor 30 GB 5400 HD
ETC,ETC,ETC,

I am getting around 2200 3D marks also if that helps.

 

[OnyxINC]

IMHO since both boards use the same Geforce Reference Design get the cheapest.... I have a Herc GF2 GTS 64meg, and I really don't think you will see any difference in either...

 

[jcovercash]

Will I get much improvement over what I have now is what I need ot know

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

<< 64MB SDRAM >>

hell yes. the mx and sdram absolutely blows (imo anyway). it's a shame to have such a killer rig and have that vid card as a bottle neck. definately get the winfast one. the hercules one should be the same pretty much, but most likely not worth the extra money. you can get an ultra for a little over 200$ i think (212+shipping?) if you wanted to go that route. or geforce 3 for 300$ but that's double the winfast. i hope im not just speaking out of my hiney, but those pro cards should definately be a big improvement (at resolutions 1024x768+).

 

[jcovercash]

OK well the 3D prophet will come with a few extras like gmaes etc form the guy. I might could get ti for 175 wiht otu them, I was hoping for a better response than this thoguh I need to know ASAP

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=1316&amp;p=6
here i just grabbed an mx one, not your card but you said you didnt have a lot of time. just look at the higher res (>800x600) for the asus v7100 and the gts and ultra. almost double the framerate. you'll be hitting in between the gts and the ultra, probably a little closer the the gts. that's just a review of an mx anand did last year. ill see if i can find the ones you are talking about in particular.

 

[jcovercash]

OK its not that I dont have alot of time I am just impatient and want to do it now, And thanks for your help.

 

[Jittos]

for $150, you can get a brand new cardexpert geforce2 Pro 64MB.
go to www.pricewatch.com
then browse at videocard, then geforce2 Pro64MB.

 

[jcovercash]

I couldnt find that card, are there any named brand ones that are that cheap, How reliable are winfast cards.