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Radeon 32 DDR vs. GeForceMX

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NetworkDad

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Which is better? Need to get a new video card soon! Do all Radeon 32 OEM's come without HyperZ ? This will be going in a MSI k7t-pro2a / duron combo..
TIA
 
the radeon is arguably better than the geforce2 (non mx) so its flat out gonna destroy an mx. the OEM ones with 148/148 clocking, have hyper Z. i'm in win2k and none of the keys are disabled at all. also the memory is 166mhz, so it can easily be clocked to 180 or so, the reason its at 148 is that oems like to have less fans in their system, saves them a buck and less chance of failure.
 
Which is better? That depends on your setup. If you are using Windows only (98/ME/2K), then the Radeon is the better choice, esp. that LE that so cheap. I hear that the Radeon is good for BeOS also. If you want to use Linux, I would wait on the Radeon. The 2D support supposedly works for XFree86 4.0.2, but I couldn't get it to work. Also, there is no 3D support for Radeon in Linux. I would definately go MX if you plan on using Linux. Also be aware that there is a special procedure to get the Radeon set up on the KT133 chipset boards that involves installing the chipset drivers in a certain order. Look at Rage3D for more information and tips on how to set up the Radeon properly. Good luck with whatever you do.
 

If you want opinions from those who "were" in your shoes, then take at the previous link. Here is an interesting new benchmark where we see the Radeon shine...even in 16-bit.
 
As far as frame speeds and image go I recommend the Radeon. If I had to buy one all over again I would spare myself some pain and not go for a Radeon card with extra features that won't behave themselves properly- saving money and hassle.
My Radeon is ineffectual at anti-aliasing and in direct3D it also causes problems. With an MX you might not get the problems. That's all I could say in the MX's favor.
 
actually if u have a t-bird and a MX and running win2k u may encounter some nasty problems regarding D3D and open GL (if u run the testing in directX, the shapes will be deformed or in pieces)... trust me it happened to my firends comp. anyhow if we would compare the GTS to Radeon i would personaly pick the GTS... but in this case the MX is even worse then the old 256 DDR. I would go with Radeon, besides ive heared that the 2D picture is much more better than on the MX or any other Geforce... i wouldnt know, im running on an old M-64 🙂
 
"the radeon is arguably better than the geforce2 (non mx) so its flat out gonna destroy an mx"

Well, since every Geforce 2 GTS and higher card destroys the Radeon DDR cards in performance that is not true. The Radeon SDR card was the card made to compete against the MX. Since the Radeon 32 DDR was made to compete against the 32mb DDR GTS, then yes it's performance will be better than the MX.

Don't think I'm biased towards Nvidia, because I'm using a 32mb Geforce 2 GTS card. In fact I just bought a 32mb DDR ATI AIW Radeon card from somebody in the FS/T forums, but I know that it's performance definately won't be as good as my current 32mb GTS card. Then again I only bought it for it's extra features(e.g. stereo tv tuner, vid capture, VIVO, TIVO like stuff, etc).
 


<< Well, since every Geforce 2 GTS and higher card destroys the Radeon DDR cards in performance that is not true. >>


Ya think do you? 😉. You might just be in for a big surprise. DESTROYS it does it? You think?
 
Oops, I didn't make myself clear on that last statement. The GTS outperforms the Radeon. The Pro and Ultra destroy it.🙂
 
He didn't mention anything about price in his post, so I was assuming it was a non-factor.🙂
My 32mb DDR ATI AIW Radeon(new retail boxed)cost me $210 shipped, which, is about the same price I paid for my 32mb GTS card last July.
 
Oh geez, u can debate the &quot;power&quot; all u want, but paying 500 for an ultra for 5 more FPS is worthless. Grab a Radeon, for about 150 to 200 bucks US, plays as well as the GeForce cards (I'm sorry if I don't consider 2.345 FPS superior performance), and looks better.
 
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