Radeon AIW 8500DV or GeForce FX 5200w/TV-Tuner

[Bestill]

I'm putting together a new box and don't want to go all out on the video. I'm looking for the best video/tv-tuner combo for around $125. I want to be able to watch/record TV and play 2D/3D video games (Warcraft 3, Medal of Honor, etc.). I've found these two deals and am wondering which one is the best.

Option 1:
64 MB Radeon All-In-Wonder 8500DV AGP w/Remote($120)

Option 2:
128 MB PNY GeForce FX 5200 AGP ($70) and Leadtek TV2000XP Deluxe PCI TV/FM Tuner Card w/Remote ($47)

PS - I'd rather go with one of the options above, but how much better is a 64MB Radeon All-In-Wonder 9000Pro ($150)?

 

[Corporate Thug]

for gaming, option 1

 

[Bestill]

Do you know how the 5200 compares to the 8500? Does the 128MB of RAM on the 5200 give it a performance edge over the 64MB on the 8500?

 

[LouPoir]

Check it out

Looks like the 8500 does better.

IMHO

Lou

 

[sugarkang]

the 8500 is a POS if you're playing any games.
i've OCed my 8500 to 290mhz, and it's choking hardcore on NFS:U
right when i'm doing tight turns, it turns into a slideshow.

ANNOYANCES that i have to put up with cos i'm settling for no less than a 9800pro in the spring.

 

[Slammy1]

Do you want DX9 support? Instead of the 5200, go for a 4200 (you can find some deals on FS/FT). I saw NewEgg has a 9800 AIW barebone refurb for $240, which is twice what you want to spend but performance is incomparable. You may need a Molex cable for sound transfer on that deal.

EDIT: This shows performance differences amongst the various cards.
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